Candy Corn

Candy corn is a type of candy with a distinctive tri-color design, typically white, orange, and yellow. It is made primarily from sugar, corn syrup, and confectioner's glaze. The mixture is heated and then poured into molds shaped like kernels of corn.

Candy corn is used as a sweet treat, especially around the autumn season. Its primary function is to provide sweetness and a chewy texture to confections. It is most commonly found in candies, snack mixes, and baked goods.

Candy corn is primarily composed of sugar and is considered a confection. The US FDA has not specifically evaluated candy corn as a food additive. International bodies like JECFA have evaluated many of its individual ingredients, such as corn syrup and sugar, and have established acceptable intake levels for them. High intake of sugary foods like candy corn can contribute to excess calorie consumption.