What are all the kinds of candy that exist?

It's impossible to list *every* single kind of candy that exists, as new types are constantly being created! However, we can categorize them into broad groups:

By Texture:

* Chewy: Caramels, gummies, taffy, marshmallows, fudge

* Hard: Lollipops, hard candies, rock candy, brittle

* Soft: Chocolate, nougat, pralines, truffles

* Crisp: Candy corn, peanut brittle, wafer cookies, candy bars with crispy components

* Powdery: Powdered sugar candies, sour candies, candy coated chocolates

By Flavor:

* Fruity: Sour candies, fruit chews, fruit gummies, hard candies

* Chocolate: Bars, truffles, pralines, chocolate-covered candies

* Buttery/Caramel: Caramel candies, butterscotch candies, toffee

* Minty: Peppermint patties, minty hard candies, chocolate mint

* Sour: Sour gummies, sour hard candies, sour belts

* Salty: Salted caramels, pretzels coated in chocolate or candy

* Spicy: Chili candies, hot chocolate candies, ginger chews

By Ingredients:

* Sugar-based: Most hard candies, lollipops, gummies, marshmallows

* Chocolate-based: Bars, truffles, pralines, chocolate-covered candies

* Dairy-based: Caramels, fudge, milk chocolate

* Nut-based: Peanut brittle, chocolate-covered nuts, praline candies

* Fruit-based: Jellies, gummies, fruit chews, candies with fruit fillings

Other Classifications:

* By Region: There are many candies specific to certain countries or regions (e.g., Turkish Delight, Japanese Pocky).

* By Occasion: There are candies made for special occasions like Halloween (candy corn), Valentine's Day (chocolate hearts), or Easter (chocolate bunnies).

* By Shape: Lollipops, gummy worms, chocolate coins, etc.

This list is not exhaustive, and there are many overlaps and subcategories within these groups. Ultimately, the world of candy is vast and diverse!