The Candymail Blog

It's that time of year again: All Hallows Eve. While some people like to celebrate with a costume party or even just a night out trick-or-treating for candy, others prefer to spend the holiday at home and get creative with their treats. And if you're planning on staying in this Halloween, then we've got just the thing for you: our list of favourite American Halloween candy! Candy corn You may not know it, but candy corn is a classic. It's made with sugar and corn syrup, which are heated together until they caramelise and turn brownish-yellow. Food colouring is added...

Have you been searching for the Swedish Marabou chocolate bars? Well, we’re happy to announce you can finally buy Marabou Chocolate in the UK! You’ve come to the right place to enjoy this Scandinavian smooth and creamy chocolate. We are big fans of Marabou chocolate here at Candymail which is why we have made sure to stock a huge range of different bars and flavours. Where is Marabou Chocolate made? Marabou chocolate is a Swedish chocolate brand, who have been producing their delicious treats since 1916, and are now part of the world's largest chocolate producer, Mondelēz. In the 1950’s,...

Freeze drying is a technique for preserving the structure of foods by removing water from it. We are going to delve into how exactly do you freeze dry candy and what are the best candies to freeze dry. Freeze dried candy is exactly like the name implies - candy that's been freeze dried. The process involves freezing the candy and then removing all of the water and moisture from the candy, leaving only pure sugar crystals behind. The resulting sweets look similar to the candy you started with, but they usually expand in size and are lighter in colour. Their texture...

When Cadbury started producing chocolate in 1824, its goal was to make the world a happier place. And it's safe to say that it has succeeded: the British brand is now the second-largest confectionery manufacturer in the world behind Mars. Today, generations of people around the world enjoy Cadbury chocolates every day. But did you know that Cadbury produces many different types of chocolate bars and candies? In fact, each country where it operates has its own specialties. From Australia to India, we've put together a list of some of our favourites. Dairy Milk Lollypop (India) The Dairy Milk Lollypop...