M&M's
Although it is not a candy bar, M&Ms were also include in soldiers' field rations. In fact the Mars Candy Company developed them for just this purpose.Hersheys .
During World War II, soldiers' rations often included the Hershey's Chocolate Bar. This bar was specifically designed to withstand high temperatures and was made to provide soldiers with a quick source of energy. Its inclusion in rations made it a morale booster for troops in the field.
M&M's were first developed for rations delivered to US military forces in Europe during WW2.
Cow tail candy was invented in 1924. The candy was originally sold in the Midwest. The candy manufacturer was purchased by Mars candy in 1940.
The soldiers and aviators, airmen and parachute jumpers did use D-rations for emergency purposes so they would keep up their blood glucose. The D-Rations consisted of chocolate bars, candy, vitamins and gum. The men said they were real life savers on the long hours in the planes and when they ran out of K-rations. Some of the airmen would also grab sandwiches from the mess hall to use with the D-rations. Some managed to get thermoses of coffee too.
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Although kids love collecting Pez dispensers, Pez candy was originally marketed as candy to help adults quit smoking.
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Kit Kat
Sweet and chewy, and undigestible. The flavor of bubble gum was originally a plant sap, just as marshmallows were originally part of a reedy plant.
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There were earlier forms of candy made from honey by the Egyptians and others. In the 15th century, when the sugar cane industry developed, so did candy. The first candy-producing machinery was invented in the late 18th century. The US started making candy in the 19th century. The Salem Gibralter, the first candy ever sold in the United States, was developed in 1806. It was a hard candy with flavors of Lemon or Peppermint. Candy was made as far back as 3000 BC In fact, the first candy maker was probably a caveman who discovered the pleasant taste of honey from beehives