Lots of people really love candy, but how did it begin? source: Willem Wever
Fruit
People have been candy lovers for centuries. Candy is sweet, and almost everyone loves that sweet taste. Still, candy hasn’t always existed. In prehistoric times, for example, there were no licorice pieces yet. The first people on Earth snacked on fruit instead. Think of sweet berries, for example. Soon, people discovered you could also make things sweeter with honey. After that, they learned how to make sugar from sugarcane. That’s how more and more ways to eat sweet things came about!
English licorice
It’s the first real candy. Only from the 16th century onwards did people in Europe start making real candy from sugar. This candy was mainly for the rich and was called “sugar confectionery.” Later, sugar was extracted from beets, but it was quite expensive. Sugar became cheaper when the special sugar beet was developed. Then huge sugar factories appeared, and with them huge candy factories. There was plenty of sugar and candy, so from that point on almost everyone could afford candy. Tasty, but there are downsides too...
Unhealthy
We all eat and drink more and more. Not just candy. Our bodies don’t need all that food and turn it into fat. That’s why more and more people are becoming overweight. Maybe that’s why it’s a good idea to snack on fruit, just like in prehistoric times! It’s not only sweet, but also much healthier!
Mr Snoep for everyone
Take a look in the Mr Snoep webshop, order, and enjoy all the delicious candy. Mr Snoep is the online candy store for everyone. Alongside international candy, you can also find savory snacks or drinks. Mr Snoep thinks of everyone, which is why they offer a wide range of candy, including allergen-free and halal candy.