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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!
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