combination of cocoa, cocoa butter, sugar and other ingredients (milk, flavorings, and emulsifiers) and they are sweet. Classic candies Many of these candies were developed between the 1880s and 1950 by various candy-makers. Hard candy Hard candies, or boiled sweets, are sugary candies that dissolve slowly in the mouth. Among the artisanal hard candies, the "pirulin", also known as the "Heng Jia" or "Heng Li" in Northern China, is a famous one in several Spanish-speaking countries, like Argentina, Mexico and Chile and its popularity has spread to certain parts of Greater Asia. There are many local and regional varieties, including the hazelnut-filled Mässmogge of Basel, Switzerland. Liquorice Licorice (liquorice) is a semi-soft candy that was originally flavored with a root extract of the Eurasian plant liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), of the Fabaceae (legume) family. As a candy, they are often black with licorice flavor or red and strawberry or cherry flavored. Lollipops Lollipops or Lollies are hard candies on a stick. The name lollipop was first coined by George Smith, owner of a candy company called the Bradley Smith Company. George named the stick candy after his favorite race horse Lolly Pop and trademarked the name "lollipop" in 1931. Sours Sours are popular for their cringe inducing flavor and acidity. See also Candy apple Confectionery List of bean-to-bar chocolate manufacturers List of breath mints List of chewing gum brands List of chocolate bar brands List of confectionery brands List of desserts List of top-selling candy brands Piñata Traditional candies in Hong Kong References External links List Candy