In all of my previous candy entries, I’ve focused on the traditional sweets that have been around for centuries. Cajeta and camotes provide a historical context for modern-day Mexican candy, but that doesn’t mean it’s what kids eat on a day to day basis. With the Industrial Revolution came the ability to mass-produce a wide variety of candy, and with the invention of (alas!) corn syrup, candy producers are able to help offset the extremely high price of sugar in making sweet treats.

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