It’s one thing to come across a candy you enjoyed in your youth when perusing the stock
at your local corner store. But it’s another thing entirely when you search for a candy
that’s a little outside the “normal candy” parameters. There are quite a few odd candies
out there and no, they aren’t all that easy to find. So let’s get our detective hats
on and investigate 10 candies you would be so lucky to find.
Gumi-Aid Band Aids
Now some of these candies have all but disappeared, the companies that manufactured them and distributed
them having closed their doors long ago, but there are a few of them that can still be
found … on the old World Wide Web, that is. This candy in particular falls under that
category specifically, as BlairCandy.com still sells this item and states clearly that the
item can be shipped next day, should the customer need a taste of this blast from the past so
soon. Each order contains 12 boxes of Gumi-Aid Bands, and each box has 8 Gumi-Aid Bands in
it. That's roughly 100 Gumi-Aid Bands and sells for a pretty impressive $35.00 a box,
nostalgia is rarely cheap. But, if you want to re-live your childhood, slapping gummy
band-aids on yourself and eating them off, this is among the only options still available
to do so. While these are cool, and taste good, if you like gummy candy, we're not too
surprised these are hard to find now-a-days. After all, both the packaging and candies
themselves are meant to look like band-aids, something no one wants to eat. That said,
if nostalgia strikes, or you find these cool, these obscure little gummy candies are still
out there to be purchased!
Belly Flops - The Irregular Jelly Bean
This one’s pretty interesting to say the least, as we would definitely wonder what
would inspire a person to need this particular variation of Jelly Bean as opposed to the
tried, tested and true originals that are pretty easy to find in any gas station, corner
store and even department store. They’re available in large packages at Walmart—the
regular ones are at least—and are pretty cheap all in all. Yet still, this particular
variation, Belly Flops, became quite popular, and all because of the way they looked. They’re
obviously deformed Jelly Beans, the only thing we question is the fascination, as they taste
the same as the regular old style of Jelly Bean. But we digress … to each their own,
as they say, right? And although it is Jelly Belly that manufactures these misshapen pieces
of candy, they aren’t all that easy to find like the standard sort, but there is a saving
grace at the end of all of this, as these too are available to order online. So just
whip out the old credit card and belly flop it onto your lap as you enter the numbers
when placing your order.
Astronaut Neapolitan Ice Cream
We want to start this entry about Astronaut Neapolitan Ice Cream by stating the facts
that it's actually ice cream, and that astronauts don't take this candy into space... So certainly
you're asking yourself the same question as us, why call it Astronaut Neapolitan Ice Cream
then? Our best guess is that this candy is basically what non-astronaut candy makers
came up with when trying to make candy, that would appear to be ice cream fit for space
travel. The manufacturer clearly states this candy was "DEVELOPED for the early Apollo
Space Missions", NOT actually taken onboard. That said, it actually accomplishes the feat
of pretending to be Neapolitan ice cream for astronauts quite well! Just one look at this
candy and you see the 3 colors of Neapolitan ice cream, you see a freeze dried snack that
would seem to be functional as "space food". It is frozen to -40 F, then vacuum dried and
ready to eat, with no refrigeration required. All of this again seems to fit the criteria
for space travel, but really, it's made to give people not in space, a fun glimpse at
what ice cream might be like in space.
Coconut Watermelon Slices
Now those sound pretty interesting, don’t they? We’d definitely say so, but the rarity
of this particular item will make it extremely hard to locate at any store. Luckily you’ve
got us here at Babbletop to point you in the right direction. As it turns out, these candies,
or rather confections, won’t be at your local gas station on your road trip from state
to state, unless you happen to travel northbound that is—specifically Vermont. They can be
found at The Vermont Country Store. A single one pound bag of these heavenly slices goes
for $14.95 and seems to be well worth it according to some customer reviews. This treat uses
real coconut and has been around since the early 1930s, believe it or not! What’s
more shocking is that the same candy maker has been whipping pounds and pounds of these
out for decades, and the recipe seems to work quite nicely at that. So if you happen to
get the overwhelming need to try these, you can always order up a batch online. There
are so many other items of which to choose from at that store.
Jelly-Filled Brains
Yes, Jelly-Filled Brains really do exist, and for some of you they may be a tad too
gross to try. Then again, curiosity may get the better of you in the end, as is the case
among foodies the world over. After all, they are only candy. However, the sight of these
things may get the better of even the most adventurous foodie out there willing to try
anything and everything at least once. But is curiosity enough? Is the willingness to
try all sorts of treats and foods enough to make you stick your hand in a bowl of these
“brains” and knock one or even two down the old hatch? You may ask yourself the very
same question as you take a look at these things, as they appear to be pretty well … real.
They aren’t available at our local store, or anywhere else for that matter, but fret
not if you’ve been growing more excited to give these a try despite it all … they’re
certainly out there in cyberspace somewhere.
Weird Beards
These aren’t that old at all … particularly seeing that James Harden dons the cover of
the package. You certainly recognize the name as he’s one of the NBA’s hottest stars
dribbling on the courts at the moment. He plays for the Houston Rockets and does quite
decently for himself out there. But is it enough to be the spokesperson for a sour brand
of candies and the face of the brand as well? Why not? There have been other spokesmen and
women that have dropped the ball so to speak. These candies have undergone many forms over
the years and by that we mean packaging and editions, as the ones that feature Harden
are specifically labeled as being the James Harden Edition and aren’t exactly rare,
but close. They won’t be available everywhere, but they can be ordered online like a lot
of the other brands on this list, so not to worry … your cravings shall be answered.
You just have to wait out those shipping times.
Vermont Maple Leaf Candy
Well, the availability of this particular product is all in the name of course and if
you happen to reside in beautiful Vermont, then these have probably ended up in your
shopping cart from time to time. And if they have, then you know just how sweet and tempting
these little buggers are. Vermont Maple Leaf Candies are literally shaped like maple leaves
and are made with the freshest maple syrup tapped from local trees. The flavor is infused
in these candies, but they aren’t as clear as you’d expect, the end result being quite
murky as opposed to some other maple candies that are diluted with water, and of course
corn syrup. Yes indeed, these are all natural, and if you decide to hit the road and make
the trip north, south, east or west, depending on where you’re taking off from, then we’d
recommend these little drops of heaven. You won’t regret it.
Jordan Almonds
Now these are a specialty item, Jordan almonds are amazing candy-covered almonds that are
actually often used as candy for weddings and large events. To accommodate these events,
Jordon Almonds come in over 25 different colors to match any color scheme your event might
need. Don't misunderstand the fact that these are often used as wedding and event candy
though. They are also amazing even if a mid-day snack is the only occasion. All of this said,
Jordon Almonds aren't just available everywhere, hence why they are on this list. Since orders
for these do tend to be centered around large events, most orders are custom and done online.
You can do the same, a quick search will bring up a few different online stores selling Jordon's
Almonds where you'll be able to select what colors you want and how much, usually sold
by the pound. Then in just a couple business days, you'll be having some of the best candy
covered almonds ever!
Gummy Chicken Feet
If you didn’t know, you’ll definitely know now! These chicken feet are actually
“a thing” and are even quite the popular item where gummy candies are concerned. There
are actually quite a few brand names that have variations of these weird little treats
… Yupik, Trolli, Nassau Candy and Sweet Gourmet included. You wouldn’t think it,
but these are a solid choice for gummy candy loving individuals and you may even see some
at your local store, making these a tad easier to find out there. But at the same time, they
are still rare enough to have made this list of ours, so they aren’t all that readily
available like say Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms, which let’s face it, take up most of the
gummy candy market. And why not? Those candies are a bit easier to digest in terms of what
they represent, aren’t they? Okay … maybe not the worms, but the bears? Well, they are
so cute and cuddly, you half feel bad eating them. But the chicken feet are indeed an odd
item--still, who’s to judge? After all, a person’s tastes are as versatile as the
colors on a Chameleon. So here’s to having the right to choose your favorite brand of
gummy candy. You know where we stand. Now it’s time to make your choice. So go ahead
… go to your favorite online store and give these babies a try.
Wasabi Flavored Kit Kat
Usually when you say the words Kit Kat, a chocolate coating covering a tasty wafer cookie
comes to mind. Maybe even the catchy jingle will come to mind (and happen to get stuck
in your head for hours until you satisfy the craving), but what shouldn’t come to mind—at
least where a lot of people are concerned—is the spicy and tangy flavoring of wasabi, which
is usually reserved to spice up your favorite sushi rolls. But as it turns out, the Kit
Kat Bar is actually available in such a flavor, among many others. You’d be surprised to
know that in Japan, there are close to 50 or more incredible and odd combinations like
the Wasabi Flavored Kit Kat. Some include: Hokkaido melon and cheese, Pear, Maple, Miso Soup,
Sweet Potato, and so many more. One that stands out is Watermelon. Now we know that on the
surface, that one seems to be okay, but not when mixed with chocolate. Watermelons are
indeed epic fruits, but they should pretty much be reserved for eating on their own,
maybe in a summer salad with grapes and cucumber and mint; even for bubble gum flavors and
of course Slurpee flavoring, but for chocolate? There’s something in that that just rubs
us the wrong way. But then again, we may just be surprised at how these taste. After all,
it is the great culinary minds in Japan that came up with these flavors, and well, at the
end of the day, they haven’t disappointed us before.
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