The Candymail Blog

When we talk about crisps from around the world, a good place to start is the difference between crisps and chips!  This difference is more about where you are in the world than anything else. In the America, thin slices of potato which are fried and eaten (usually from a packet) when cool are known as potato chips, while sliced potatoes which are fried and served hot are known as fries or French fries. So, while a ‘crisp’ in the US has nothing to do with potatoes, here in the UK, Ireland and Europe potato chips are crisps and fries...

No one does candy like America does candy! There are so many iconic American candy brands, but the best thing is, that you don’t have to go to America to get them! Here at Candymail we bring you all the best American sweets direct from the States. Like us, America loves candy, and sweet treats are part of the American culture and history. Candies such as Mike and Ike have been enjoyed by kids (and adults) since 1940! Over the years, lots of candies, chocolate bars and sweets have come and gone, but the ones with staying power are real game...

Sour American candies are legendary. These tongue twistingly sour sweets are supposed to make your lips pucker up! From Sour Patch Kids to Warheads, the citric acid (naturally found in fruits like lemons and limes) taps directly into our tongue's sour taste receptors and we love it! It’s time to buckle up for some of the sourest American candy in our countdown of the 10 best mouth-watering sour American sweets.

The original iconic fruity Mike and Ike American candy is legendary. The soft and chewy jellybean shaped candies were created in 1940 by the Just Born candy company. Mike and Ike candy soon became the No. 1 best-selling American candy to enjoy at movies. Find out more...