There's something about candy that's very polarizing, at least in the USA. Candy used to be a very regional delicacy, every place had their specialities. At som

There's something about candy that's very polarizing, at least in the USA. Candy used to be a very regional delicacy, every place had their specialities. At some point in the 20th century large candy companies addressed the mass markets and homogenized candy into less and less interesting treats. Now you really have to look for candy bars that are anything more than caramel, cheap chocolate and some nuts. There's a whole book on this topic: "Candy Freak" by Steve Almond. Italy, Japan and China still very much value a wide variety flavors and textures in their sweet confections. Where italy focuses on expertly maintaining tradition, the Asian countries seem to aim for extreme novelty. I like all of them.