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Aaron Roberts
5 of the Most Iconic American Candies of All Time - Candy Mail UK

5 of the Most Iconic American Candies of All Time

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...

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Aaron Roberts
10 of the best mouth-watering sour American sweets - Candy Mail UK

10 of the best mouth-watering sour American sweets

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.

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Aaron Roberts
What are Mike and Ike Sweets? - Candy Mail UK

What are Mike and Ike 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...

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Aaron Roberts
What is Mochi? - Candy Mail UK

What is Mochi?

Mochi are little Japanese rice cakes made with soft and chewy rice which has been pounded into small round buns. They are traditionally made in Japan for the Japanese New Year celebrations. Read on to find out more about these treats...

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