Candy Companies Secretly Slash Cocoa Content to Cut Costs
Candy Companies Are Quietly Cutting Down on Cocoa to Save Money. The first thing that really jumps out is how many people have noticed a definite change in the taste and quality of mass-produced candy. It’s not just a subtle shift; it’s a stark difference that’s been happening over the last couple of decades. The “fun size” candies, especially those sold in bulk for holidays like Halloween, are often cited as the prime example of this decline. They’re simply not as good as the regular-sized versions, and it’s something many of us, especially those with a long-standing love for these treats, have readily perceived.… Continue reading