so while gummy bears are least likely to gather germs, how about hard candy? also, what are the differences compared to your hands? what about a communal candy

so while gummy bears are least likely to gather germs, how about hard candy? also, what are the differences compared to your hands? what about a communal candy jar or shared food space? while I understand the five second rule is just some silly fun I am still not convinced that much else is better. unless your using a completely sanitary environment with sterilized equipment you will always get some bacteria