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Candy

Chocolate, cheesecake, pie, sorbet. In that order. But I could have everything at the same time.
 
IContainMultitudes said:
I also kind of like these:

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No way. I've never seen anyone else who has had these, but I used to eat them routinely as a kid. They always had awkward tattoos (but I think they changed them to stickers now) and you can eat one of the wrappers.

I had some when I was older, and the candy itself is nice (although a shade bland) but it's a bit nostalgic for me.
 
My favorite candy are gummi candies- like Haribo (Gold Bears). But lately I've been rather into this one:
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As for chocolate, I'm extemely picky with chocolate and don't list most of it. Actually, the only chocolate I like is usually offset with milk/white chocolate (or, I just get white chocolate by itself). This one is my favorite though:

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Has anyone here ever had this kind of candy? It's supposed to be kind of a big nostalgic thing for lots of Japanese people. I'm kind of tempted to order some (if nothing else, the tin might be kind of a neat "conversation piece").

Sakuma Drops Candy (Normal Edition)

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A dynamite treat from Japan's past, Sakura Drops hard candy have been around since 1908, making them more than a century old. Featured in the famous Studio Ghibli film Grave of the Fireflies, a touching tale of two children trying to survive in war-torn Japan, they capture the era of the Showa Period perfectly. This delicious and long-lasting tin of candies will be useful after you've eaten the delicious candies, since you can put cool stuff in or build a shrine to the kids in the film in your home, or whatever (we aren't picky). There are approximately 40 candies in each tin. An excellent item for fans and collectors of traditional 'dagashi' candies as well as Food Drops.
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(BTW, Graveyard of the Fireflies is a great movie but a pretty rough one to sit through.)

Glico (a big Japanese candy manufacturer) even made special edition tins based on the movie, which might seem a little macabre to some.

Sakuma Drop ~ Grave of the Fireflies Limited Edition

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To shift gears a little bit, my least favorite kind of candy is probably tamarind candy from Mexico (oddly enough, I've had tamarind-flavored soft drinks from Mexico that I liked ok). It's exactly as vile as what's described here:

Bad-Candy.com: Pulp of Tamarind!

I also remember this one time in High School when someone was handing out some kind of imported licorice from Germany (it came in pieces kind of like little black buttons), and it was about the most bitter thing that I've ever tasted. Anyone have any idea what that might have been?
 
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Miscellaneous imported Asian candy seen during my most recent junk food purchasing expedition, any of this worth trying?

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Eeek, the dreaded tamarind candy! Maybe the kind from Thailand is better?

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kasmanaft08 said:
No way. I've never seen anyone else who has had these, but I used to eat them routinely as a kid. They always had awkward tattoos (but I think they changed them to stickers now) and you can eat one of the wrappers.

I had some when I was older, and the candy itself is nice (although a shade bland) but it's a bit nostalgic for me.
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Yep...

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I think I found the thing with the inner wrapper being edible a little confusing when I first tried them (I don't remember exactly when that was; probably not when I was a kid). I guess they are a little on the bland side, but I sort of appreciate that about them; I can't really think of any American candy that's similar.
 
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I mostly eat Chocolate, Pocky (Almond Crush Pocky), and other chocolate like candies. If it is chocolate, I will eat it. Some gummies I eat, but not all of them. :S I was very picky as a kid and still am. I miss those Kangaroo cookies with dip. Known as Dunkaroos. :)
 
Chocolate and Bubblegum. Chocolate would be Kit-Kats, Mars Bars and toblerone. Bubblegum would be the ones you put in bubblegum machines or anglo bubbly. When I'm bored I test myself to see how many I can get into my mouth and then break the record next time I do it :-)
 
IContainMultitudes said:
Miscellaneous imported Asian candy seen during my most recent junk food purchasing expedition, any of this worth trying?

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I've had the fruit gum. It's not bad, but there really isn't much to it. Some Japanese candy that I do recommend, though:

1. Morinaga Hi Chews. I love these (my favorite being red apple or yogurt, and whatever weird fad-flavor is out)
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2. Morinaga Caramels. Very traditional, one that's also nostalgic for me. The strange thing is, I don't even like caramel, but I love these. They also have a green tea flavor.
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3. Kinoko No Yama (I think). they're just little cookies with chocolate. Pretty simple, but really addicting.
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CHOCOLATE


"Semi-sweet news for chocolate lovers
Editor's note:*Watch*Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: The Last Heart Attack*at 8p and 11p ET on Saturday, September 3rd.

If only everything that looked good, felt good, or tasted good was good for us too. It comes as more welcome news for chocolate lovers, then, that yet another study has linked chocolate consumption with improved heart health. Maybe.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge analyzed the results of seven existing studies and concluded that high levels of chocolate consumption might be associated with a notable reduction in the risk of developing heart disease. Five of the seven studies reported a beneficial link between higher levels of chocolate consumptions and the risk of cardiovascular events. They found that ?the highest levels of chocolate consumption were associated with a 37% reduction in cardiovascular disease and a 29% reduction in stroke, compared with the lowest levels [of consumption].?

The studies, notably, did not differentiate between dark or milk chocolate and included consumption of different types of chocolate (bars, shakes, etc.)

"The observations represent associations, not cause and effect," says Alice Lichtenstein, director and senior scientist at Tufts University's Cardiovascular Nutrition Laboratory. "The results of the evidence review provide support for conducting controlled intervention trials using well-defined preparations of chocolate before we can determine the actual effect of chocolate on heart disease risk."

By the year 2030, the World Health Organization estimates that nearly 23.6 million people will die from heart disease. In CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta?s documentary ?The Last Heart Attack,? Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr. asserts that simply modifying one?s diet can make a person heart attack-proof in just one month. Should chocolate then be prescribed as part of this diet, which advocates the consumption of a plant-based food plan?

A number of recent studies have shown that eating chocolate has a positive impact on human health, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, namely reducing blood pressure and improving insulin sensitivity.

But here?s the caveat. Chocolate, as we all know, is full of calories, and eating too much of it could lead to weight gain, diabetes, or even heart disease ? the very ailment some believe chocolate is working to prevent in the first place.

The authors of the study stress that further testing is needed to determine whether chocolate actually causes this reduction in heart problems, or if the health benefits are instead better explained by some other unmeasured factor.

"Were there compounds in cocoa that decrease heart risk," says Lichtenstein, "it will be important to identify them, isolate them, and determine the optimal dose and best route to administer them."

One thing is clear. Chocolate does far more for our bodies than activate our taste buds. Given its apparent health benefits, some resources might now be shifted to exploring the fat and sugar contents of chocolate, and how we might go about lowering them. This new ?superfood? would be quite sweet indeed.


Post by: Ben Tinker - CNN Medical News Senior Producer
Filed under: Heart"
 
Hey. Anyone ever notice how perverted the Maoam candy wrappers are?

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Just saying. I can't be the only one.
 
kasmanaft08 said:
Hey. Anyone ever notice how perverted the Maoam candy wrappers are?

Just saying. I can't be the only one.
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Haribo's MAOAM candy criticised for 'sexual' sweet wrappers - Telegraph

Simon Simpkins, a father of two, said he was shocked at the "pornographic" poses when he bought the sour candy for his children Benjamin and Ofelia.

Mr Simpkins, of Pontefract, West Yorks, told The Sun: "The lemon and lime are locked in what appears to be a carnal encounter.

"The lime, who I assume to be the gentleman in this coupling, has a particularly lurid expression on his face. I demanded to see the shop manager and, during a heated exchange, my wife became quite distressed and had to sit down in the car park."

Haribo said the sweets, which feature illustrations of lemon, lime and cherry characters, said the "fun" packaging was introduced in Germany in 2002.

A spokesman said: "This jovial MAOAM man is very popular with fans, both young and old."
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In uk: Monster munch , Frazzles, Chipsticks, Discos, Fruit pastils, walnutwhips, smarties, frys mint bars

In sweden: rasberry and liqurice sour skulls

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