1. LI MING HUI (CHINA)

Typical candy from China is made from plums are dried and powdered li Hing. It was a sweet, sour and salty to make this candy has a distinctive taste and are believed to cure diseases of the throat. Initially this candy is only in the bamboo curtain country, but in 1900 this candy was first brought in by an Asian immigrant named Yee Sheong to Hawaii.

2. Nougat (FRENCH)

Nougat candy came from France, has a unique texture that is treated with a mixture of sugar / honey, nuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, almonds, and other dried fruits. The texture of this candy may vary, there is the soft and hard. Its texture is influenced from the basic materials used when making nougat.

In addition, the nougat color is also different. As a white nougat made of egg whites for example. Chocolate nougat caramel made from sugar that makes it more tasty when chewed.

3. Turkish Delight (Turkey)

In the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe, there is a scene where Edmund frank to the White Witch that her favorite candy is Turkish Delight.

Candy whose real name Lokum or Cyprus Delight has a texture similar to soft and sticky jelly which coupled with small pieces of nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or walnut. All around the candy is also sprinkled with powdered sugar.

Turkish Delight has produced since the 15th century. Thanks to the delicious taste, this candy-known and eventually spread throughout Europe and around the world. In the UK, candy is nicknamed “Hanhish Candy” which means candy that is addictive.No wonder, it makes people addicted.

4. Gummy BEAR (GERMANY)

Uncle Sam’s country are also donating candy that became the beginning of many sticky gelatin candy scattered in various countries. Tiny candy that has a variety of interesting colors these real name or Gummibarchen Gummibar that if in the English language became the Gummy Bear.

Hans Riegel is the person credited with creating this famous candy. In Germany, Gummy Bear has
5 flavor typical, ie, Citrus (orange), Strawberry (green), Rapsberry (red), Pineapple and Lemon (yellow).

5. GINGER CANDY (INDONESIA)

This time our country, Indonesia. Candy that has been present since hundreds of years ago, has been recorded in the book Island of Java by John Joseph Stockdale, British travelers. He mentioned, in 1778 the Netherlands sent about 10,000 pounds (about 5.000kg) candy is also known as Candied Ginger is from Batavia to Europe.

These candies became famous in Europe because it can cure stomach bloating or flatulensi. Since made from ginger, candy can warm the body and relieve throat.

6. Botan RICE CANDY (JAPAN)

Botan Rice Candy has a chewy texture and soft, and has a taste like lemon rice covered with wrapping paper. This candy at a glance like a plastic dry, but will melt if it is entered in the mouth.

From Japanese traditional sweets have been imported into North America by JFC International. This candy comes in a small cardboard box containing a 3 / 4 oz (21 grams) candy. Each box contains 6 seed and a sticker. Before 1998, every box of Botan Rice Candy contains a small plastic toy.

7. BRIGADEIRO (BRAZIL)

The name of this candy is taken from an air force general of Brazil in the 1940s who named Brigadier Eduardo Gomes. Eduardo Gomez eradicate rebel success, making the candy named after Brigadeiro. Apart from that it tastes good, candy is also well become a symbol of appreciation for Gomez services.

Chewing is usually a decoration on the cake and ice cream. That said, the rapid birthday children in Brazil less lively if not accompanied by this candy.