Tag: Vintage candy

First introduced in the late 19th century, candy cigarettes were originally made of chalky sugar, chocolate, or gum. Today, the classic chalky version is primarily a simple mixture of dextrose, starches, and gelatin, giving it a distinctive sweet and crumbly texture.

Did you know that the American version of the Mars bar was officially discontinued in 2002? For candy lovers left with a nostalgic void, the question of what replaced the Mars bar is more complex than a simple rebrand, hinging on which version of the bar you remember.