Candy Corn Composition Raises Halloween Concerns

• Candy corn contains secretions from bugs, specifically cochineal insects, which can alarm consumers.
• Candy corn has been a Halloween staple since the 1880s, originally marketed as 'chicken feed' to farmers.
• The tiny, tricolored candy triangles are a divisive topic during the Halloween season.
• A Colorado food scientist discusses the history and ongoing popularity of candy corn.
• The revelation about candy corn's ingredients has sparked discussions about its consumption during Halloween.