The Real Difference Between Cheap And Expensive Candy
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Experts break down what you're paying for when you splurge on fancy confectionery treats.
If you look at the candy aisle or checkout counter at your nearest supermarket, gas station or drugstore, you’ll see bags of Haribo gummy bears or sour Trolli worms for less than $2 per pack. Meanwhile, luxury candy brands like Sugarfina are selling their gummies, sour candies and other indulgences for $8.50 to $20 a pack. But what accounts for that price jump? And are you really getting a superior ― or even different ― product? HuffPost asked candy experts to explain the difference between the classic, cheap candy of our childhood and the higher-end offerings we see in department stores or at fancy events today. Read on for their breakdowns.
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