What are 30 candies?

"30 candies" is a quantity, not a specific type of candy. It could mean any of the following:

General:

* 30 pieces of any kind of candy

* 30 candies in a bag or bowl

* 30 candies of a specific type, like 30 lollipops or 30 chocolate bars

Specific Examples:

* 30 Skittles

* 30 M&Ms

* 30 gummy bears

* 30 candy canes

* 30 chocolate kisses

* 30 pieces of candy corn

To understand what "30 candies" means, you need more context! What kind of candy are you thinking about?