Why is American candy so sweet?

Why is American candy so sweet?  American candy is sweeter than candy in other countries because they add more sweetening ingredients during manufacture. American sweets tend to have more high fructose corn syrup and sugar in their recipes.

What’s the best American candy?

What’s the best American candy?   Our Top 10 Favourite American Sweets Here at Candy Collections, we like to think we know a thing or two about sweets from all over the world. Among our favourites are American sweets, and here we’ve compiled a list of our top 10…… 1 – Reese’s The perfect combination […]

What are typical American sweets?

What are typical American sweets?   Whilst American candy has always been sought after, its popularity has recently exploded. Consumers are now offered a vast range of options through both online and retail stores. Here we take a look at some of the best American sweets: Nerds These tiny bright coloured pieces of candy are […]

What does Marshmallow Fluff taste like?

What does Marshmallow Fluff taste like?  Marshmallow Fluff is sweet, soft and creamy, and goes beautifully with various flavours like chocolate, banana, peanut butter, lemon, pumpkin, spice, etc. Once toasted, it tastes exactly like a marshmallow melted over a campfire. Related Articles

What is Marshmallow Fluff called?

What is Marshmallow Fluff called?  Marshmallow Fluff (also referred to as marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, marshmallow paste, or marshmallow creme) is a confectionery marshmallow spread comparable in flavour to regular solid marshmallow. Related Articles

What are American sweets?

What are American sweets?  Welcome to Candy Collections! We are a UK based confectionery company, including foods and beverages from America. Our ever-expanding range of American sweets includes best selling brands such as Hershey’s, Reese’s, Mike & Ike and Jolly Rancher.

Reese’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Reese’s milk chocolate peanut butter cups are one of the iconic American sweets and, as would be expected, they are made in America. Passionate about peanut butter? Satisfy your cravings with these delicious peanut butter cups. Much loved Reese’s peanut butter, smothered in smooth chocolate; the perfect peanut/chocolate combination. […]

What American sweets are vegan?

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What American sweets are vegan? Our Top 10 vegan American sweets Veganism in the UK has grown by over 40% in the past year, and it’s anticipated that there will be an additional 2 million people switching to a vegan diet this year. We often get asked which of our American sweets are vegan, so […]

Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups As there are approximately 540 peanuts in 340g of peanut butter, we estimate that there are approximately 83g of peanuts in a 150g bag of Reese’s Miniature Peanut Butter Cups. If you’re a lover of American sweets then grab a bag full of miniature peanut butter cups, ideal for sharing! Individually […]

Reese’s Nutrageous Bar

Reese’s Nutrageous Bar 242 Calories per 47g bar Calling all American sweets peanut fans! These Reese’s Nutrageous Bars are outrageously delicious. A smooth peanut butter centre, topped with chewy caramel and crunchy peanuts and covered in a creamy chocolate coating. A nut lovers dream! Ingredients For allergens, see bold ingredients Chocolate coating (40%) [cocoa butter, sugar*, cocoa […]

Reese’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Reese’s White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups  Yes, a true American sweets classic. Smooth peanut butter wrapped in creamy white chocolate, these white chocolate peanut butter cups are a delicious twist on the Reese’s original milk chocolate cup. Perfect for white chocolate lovers! Ingredients For allergens, see bold ingredients White chocolate (52%) [vegetable oil (shea, sunflower, […]

Reese’s Sticks

Reese’s Sticks  Made with layers of crispy wafer sandwiched together with Reese’s deliciously creamy peanut butter and coated in creamy chocolate, these sticks are the perfect American sweets snack at work, home or on the go. Ingredients For allergens, see bold ingredients Peanut butter (44%) [sugar*, peanuts, dextrose, hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm oil and palm kernel), cocoa butter, […]

Hershey’s Strawberries ‘N’ Creme

Hershey’s Strawberries ‘N’ Creme  The Hershey’s Strawberries ‘N’ Creme bar is inspired by ice cream and has a delicious strawberry and cream flavour. Mess-free ice cream – what’s not to love? Ingredients For allergens, see bold ingredients Chocolate coating (96%) [cocoa butter, sugar, skim milk powder, lactose (milk), corn syrup solid, vegetable oil (shea and/or palm, and/or sunflower oil), […]

Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme

Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme  Crunchy cookie pieces covered in rich, smooth white chocolate, the Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme Bar is an excellent choice for chocolate fans everywhere and for those looking to try something a bit different! Ingredients For allergens, see bold ingredients White chocolate candy (85%) [cocoa butter, corn syrup solid, skim milk powder, lactose (milk), sugar, vegetable […]

Are Reese’s Pieces gluten free?

Are Reese’s Pieces Gluten Free? Yes. Reese’s Pieces are gluten free. Although they are not certified gluten-free, Reece’s Pieces are noted on the Official Hershey’s gluten free List, so they are gluten free. Related Articles: Are all Haribo sweets gluten free? Can coeliacs eat chocolate?

Are Nerds vegan?

Are Nerds vegan? There is one flavour of Nerds that you can rely on as vegan friendly, and that is grape. Unfortunately, most other flavours of Nerds aren’t vegan as they use red or pink colouring, which contains carmine.

Can you get American candy in the UK?

Can you get American candy in the UK?  Yes, of course! We stock a wide range of American Sweets and candy. Our selection includes Reese’s, Hershey’s, Mike & Ike, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers and much more. Our range of sweets is imported from all over the USA.  

Jolly Rancher Original

Jolly Rancher Original  Jolly Rancher are the sweets you choose when you want bold, long-lasting flavour. With flavours including cherry, grape, watermelon, green apple and blue raspberry, they make the perfect treat for sharing with family and friends. Ingredients Allergens: contains yellow #5, soy, sulfites. Corn syrup, malic acid, sugar, contain <2% of: artificial and […]

Mike & Ike Original Fruits

Mike & Ike Original Fruits  Mike & Ike Original are chewy, tasty sweets exploding with a delicious fruit flavour. With flavours including strawberry, cherry, orange, lemon and lime, it’s easy to see how they have been a fan favourite for over 80 years. Ingredients Modified food starch, sugar, corn syrup, contains <0.50% of the following: […]

Mike & Ike Berry Blast

Mike & Ike Berry Blast  Packed full of 5 mouth-watering flavours, Mike & Ike Berry Blast is guaranteed to send your taste buds whirling. This chewy candy includes blue raspberry, blueberry, strawberry, wild berry and peach berry flavours. Ingredients Modified food starch, sugar, corn syrup, contains <0.50% of the following: malic acid, sodium citrate, citric […]

Nerds Rainbow

Nerds Rainbow  A mega-mix of flavours of everyone’s favourite tiny crunchy candy. Nerds Rainbow is filled with orange, strawberry, lemonade and grape flavours, meaning you can now get all your favourites in one pack! Ingredients Sugar, glucose* syrup, dextrose, acidity regulator (malic acid E296), natural flavouring, colour: carmine E120, artificial colours: indigo carmine E132, brilliant […]

Nerds Grape And Strawberry

Nerds Grape And Strawberry  Nerds – a true American classic! These small, tangy, crunchy pieces of candy are packed full of flavour. Poured from the iconic Nerds box, the grape and strawberry flavours offer the perfect taste combination. Ingredients Sugar, dextrose, malic acid E296, artificial flavours, corn* syrup, carmine E120, glazing agent: carnauba was E903, […]