There are a total of 405 Candies compiled and organized in this comprehensive list. The selection includes commercially available branded and notable regional candies with concise ingredient, company, and origin details.

Candies are sweet confections made mainly from sugar, syrups, chocolate, or gelatin. They range from hard boiled and chewy gummies to filled chocolates and local specialties. Candies serve as snacks, gifts, cultural treats, and dessert ingredients. They often reflect regional tastes, manufacturing traditions, and ingredient availability.

Interesting and little-known facts about Candies:
– The average American eats about 22 pounds of candy per year, a rate that varies widely by age and season.
– Chocolate often represents around half of confectionery sales in many markets, making it the largest segment.
– “Bloom” on chocolate or sugar indicates fat or sugar recrystallization, which affects appearance but not food safety.
– Traditional gummy candies use gelatin from animal collagen; pectin or agar are common vegan alternatives used in regional recipes.
– Large hard candies like jawbreakers grow by repeated thin sugar layering over days or weeks during manufacture.

The alphabetical index groups candies by initial letter for easy browsing. Each entry lists main ingredients, company, and country of origin. Main ingredients use 3–5 words. Company is the official manufacturer or brand owner. Country of origin indicates launch location or headquarters.