A week ago, I browsed the Target shelves in search of candy, as a man in his late 30s does. I didn't quite find the Dark Chocolate M&Ms that I normally pick, but I was surprised to spot something that I want to file under the category of "Things That Should Not Be." Today, it's Nerds Candy Corn.
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Many people in this world (the right-minded ones) see candy corn for what it is. It's a horrible confectionery concoction, dreamt up by a twisted mind. But, here's the thing. Nerds are some of my all-time favorite candy. They're a true tangy treat. So how does this even work?
As it turns out, turning Nerds into candy corn is... merely okay. Nerds Candy Corn has the classic candy corn shape, but comes in multiple colors. On the surface, it looks like candy corn put through a Nerds filter. "What about the taste?" you might ask. I think that's going to depend on your mindset.
See, I went in expecting Nerds tanginess and that's what I got, for the most part. It's got the usual sugary Nerds flavor, but ultimately settles in to feeling more like standard candy corn. The thing is, if you go in expecting to taste candy corn, like I did a few days after my purchase, you're going to end up tasting candy corn. That's mainly because of the softer texture. This isn't hard Nerds candy. This is more of a soft and chewy treat.
Nerds Candy Corn proved to be a novelty for a few days, but right now, it's gathering dust. I haven't felt the desire to go back to it and I wouldn't particularly recommend it to Nerds fans. Stick with the usual stuff instead. If you do like candy corn and want to change things up, give this a shot. It'll be a nice novelty treat.
