Candies Around the World from Travel Insider.

Candies around the world – Although its unclear which country was the first great candy the earliest signs that humans crave something sweet can be found in cave drawings dating all the way back to 16000 BC. Since then, candy has morphed into all sorts of connections ranging from sweet to sour.

Let’s take a look at candy around the world.

Invented in Germany in 1922 of candies on the planet these days Haribo produces 100 million chewy colorful gummy bears every single day. And while Haribo produces gummy candy in every shape size and flavor the original gummy bear flavors, raspberry, orange, strawberry, pineapple and lemon are still timeless classics.

Originating from the Hawthorn fruit, haw flakes are pink disc shaped candies that come in packaging designed to look like Chinese fireworks. Though they look like Wafers these candies are chewy sweet and tangy and can be served with tea.  Lucas Salsagheti are watermelon flavored string candies is designed to replicate a plate of spaghetti. The fruit gummies come with a gusano tamarind sauce packet creating a mix of sweet spicy and sour flavors sure to give your taste buds to tingle.

Turkish Delights are soft and chewy candy made from sugar and cornstarch. They are doused in powdered sugar to keep these sticky treats from congealing and to add a little extra sweetness. They come in almost any flavor you can imagine from floral to nutty. Just be careful when you eat them you’ll get a face covered in confectioners sugar. And yes these are the same candies from “The Chronicles of Narnia”.

The Dutch are the top licorice eater on the planet. A favorite are these licorice bites shaped like the canal houses that line Amsterdam. The strong sharp scent of licorice hits your nose the second the bag is cut open, and the flavor is even stronger with a smooth texture that melts in your mouth.

Rock candy is actually just sugar that’s crystallized on to a thin string giving you a sticklike shape. This particular rock candy is infused with saffron which gives it a bright orange color with a sweet aroma and taste. The candy can be eaten whole, dissolved into tea or even used in cooking.

These Ukrainian toffees are made from soft and chewy caramel that have a variety of fruit fillings like apricot, strawberry, blueberry and orange. The sticky bitter caramel melts together with a soft fruity jelly leaving a toffee that isn’t overly sweet, so you are guaranteed to eat more than you planned.

These heart shaped gummies pack a fruity strawberry cream scent that takes you back to childhood. The candy’s consistency is less chewy and more fluffy with the sugar coating adding just the right touch of texture.

If you are a banana lover Banakos are the candy for you. These banana shaped puffs have a pungent smell with a spongy foam like filling in a rich chocolate shell. Though the filling looks like marshmallow, it’s a bit more grainy and dense.

Since the 1880s saltwater taffy has been an American staple. A favorite candy to grab on the boardwalk, these colorful candies are made from hot sugar that’s pulled until its airy, sticky and malleable and so soft it melts in your mouth. They come in a huge variety of flavors from Peach and watermelon to maple, chocolate and peppermint.

Vidal was one of the very first companies to popularize gummies in Spain. They make gummies and all kinds of fun shapes and sizes but these frogs at a perfect cross of friends and food, with a unique sweet and spicy cinnamon strawberry flavor.

These cute Porky gummies have just the right balance of sweet and sour. They are dual textured, the Piggy’s face is marshmallowy and the ears are chewy. The gummies shape alludes to the use of real pork gelatin but there are also vegetarian options which use pea protein and beeswax.

Coconut wraps are simple but delicious traditional Jamaican candy that is made from fresh coconut, brown sugar cinnamon and powdered ginger. The toffee like concoction is a mix of crunchy soft and chewy with the coconut chunks covered in caramelized sugar that sticks to your teeth.

Maynards  wine gummies are fruit gumdrops popular in Canada. These candies come in a few different shapes that are labeled with different types of vino. Though, they don’t actually taste like the adult beverage but instead of a variety of flavors like lime, blackcurrant, raspberry, orange and lemon.

Kusugai has been making candy in Japan since 1920s. The gummy candies come in all kinds of flavors from kiwi and muscat to litchi and mango to yuzu and strawberry.

Palitos de la Selva is one of the most popular candies in Argentina. The cylindrical confections are dual toned to represent the strawberry and vanilla flavors. They are the perfect treat for kids since the wrappers feature different cartoon animals with fun descriptions meant to teach children about wildlife.

This chocolate covered pineapple confection provides a unique flavor that is surprisingly irresistible. The tanginess of the pineapple mixed with a dark chocolate outer layer makes for the perfect tropical treat. They are soft at room temperature like a spongy marshmallow, but you can put them in the freezer for an extra chewy bite.

These marshmallow shaped butter mints are the perfect blend of creaminess and freshness and are sure to melt in your mouth. Unlike most hard candies, these are so soft you can chew them immediately, without letting them roll around in your mouth until they melt ideal to pop heading into a date.

Dufour Big Fruit Jellies are bursting with flavor but despite the sugar coating they’re not overly sweet. These jiggly candies are so soft and light, you hardly need to chew them. Each package comes with a variety of flavors like raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and gooseberry.

These Styrofoam like Wafers might not look like much, but they hide a fun surprise. The saucer-shaped crackers are filled with colorful sweet bead candy. The Wafers often compared to Eucharist biscuits. Light and airy they dissolve almost immediately to reveal the sweet and crunchy prize inside.

Crack into the hard outer shell of these Trululu egg shaped candies past the super sweet white chocolate to find a gummy bear hidden on the inside. With a texture like popping  M & M with a Haribo the unusual mix of crunchy chocolatey and chewy hits every texture you want from confections.

If you’re looking for an adventure the complex flavor of Tyrkisk Peber is for you. It’s a salmiak candy which starts off sweet but get saltier as it dissolves. As if that weren’t enough, the hollow inside has a pinch of black pepper which adds a hint of heat to the mix.

So which candies around the world do you want to try? Are there any we missed let us know in the comments below.