Some types of candy are accessible nearly all around the world, such as Hershey’s chocolate bars or Reese’s peanut butter cups. But other types of candy are rare. This can be due to where the candy is made, how it is manufactured, or it can be banned in certain locations. If you are a sweets lover, then check out our list of twelve types of rare candy, and see if you can get your hands on a couple.
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12. Kinder Joy Eggs (Italy)
Our first selection is the Kinder Joy egg, which can be considered a rare candy because it has been banned in the United States due to choking hazards, making it harder to buy. The Kinder egg itself is half candy and half toy. The candy half contains two layers of milky cream and crispy wafer bites, while the toy half is a surprise that aims to inspire kids. Though they are illegal in the U.S., these candies will occasionally pop up on underground markets.
11. Salsagheti (Mexico)
Popularly sold in Mexico, these rare candies have an interesting flavor combination. Mexican candies often have a blend of sweet, spicy, acidic, or fruity flavors and this is also true for salsaghetis. The most popular flavor is watermelon and tamarind, with each gummy strip covered in chili powder to add spiciness. These are not as popular in the U.S. but are a staple for Mexican candy stores.
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10. Shrimps and Bananas (England)
Talking about weird flavor combinations, are these candies actually shrimp and banana-flavored? Thankfully the candies are banana and raspberry-flavored and are a foam sweet that is popular in England. They are made with natural colors and flavors, with children and adults both grabbing these off the shelves. Though they are from England, you can get these online occasionally.
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9. Meiji Strawberry Chocolate Bar (Japan)
Also known as Japan’s most famous confectionary company, Meiji started making its chocolate bars in 1926. These particular bars are special due to the strawberry pulp in each piece with a layer of milk chocolate on top. You can get these occasionally online.
8. Lightning Bugs Gummies (China)
The next rare candy option might sound inedible, but due to some creative tongs, these candies are completely safe. Also known as Lightning Bugs, these gummies will light up when you grab them with the plastic tongs that come in the package. From China, the clever design is due to the tongs which have an LED light that activates when something is pinched between them, making the candy light up.
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7. High Concentrated Milk Candy (Japan)
It’s not every day that you see highly concentrated milk candy being eaten, but in Japan, it is a favorite with children and adults. There are several brands to choose from that sell these candies and have become more accessible with online shopping. Mikakuto Tokuno is one of these brands, using the finest milk from Hokkaido.
6. Eitt Sett (Iceland)
Eitt Sett, also known as one of Iceland’s oldest chocolate bars, is created by the company Noa Sirius. The rare part of this candy is what it’s made out of — licorice and milk chocolate. The chocolate bar is wrapped in a layer of licorice, making for an interesting tasting and textural experience. There are several other renditions of Eitt Sett, including bite-sized pieces that come in a bag.
5. Sugared Violets (Spain)
There is a history behind the sugared violet candies that stretches back centuries ago in Spain. King Alfonso XIII would buy them for his wife Queen Victoria Eugenia in the 1200s, and much later it is said that former king Juan Carlo I received them as a child when living in Estoril. These days, the violet candies are still quite popular and come in decorative tins, though they are not sold much outside of Madrid.
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4. Kasugai Candy (Japan)
Now a worldwide candy seller, the Kasugai (or Frutia) Gummy Series opened in 1990, and their gummies are still a rare candy due to their location in Japan. Made with real fruit juice, there are several different options to choose from, such as peach, watermelon, lychee, yuzu, or strawberry.
3. Palm Sugar Candy (Cambodia)
Though you can buy lots of palm sugar candy on Amazon or Walmart, there is a particular type of palm sugar candy that is quite rare, as it can only be found on the streets of Cambodia. This is true palm sugar candy, made by locals and sold on the side of the road. Since there are no preservatives within the palm sugar, you have to eat it almost immediately. Eating palm sugar is considered sacred in Cambodia, and several farmers stake their livelihoods on the plant.
2. To’ak Art Masters Series (Ecuador)
Our second-to-last rare candy is priceless not only for the aged chocolate, but the limited edition piece from a renowned Ecuadorian artist. To’ak combines art and food, making a rare and valuable treat. The chocolate itself is a 77% cacao blend aged for three years in French oak cognac cases, while the art comes from Enriquestuardo, who pays homage to the history and culture of Ecuador.
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1. Delafēe Gold Chocolate Box (Switzerland) / Rare Candy
Our last piece of rare candy is also rare because of what comes with the candy. DeLafēe is based in Switzerland, with their prize candy being their Celebration 24-karat Gold Chocolate Box. Each box has eight Swiss chocolates, covered in edible 24-karat gold. Along with the priceless chocolate, there is a rare Swiss Vreneli Francs 10 gold coin, dating between 1011 and 1922 from the Swiss central bank. What a way to hold both exquisite chocolate and timeless history all in one package.
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