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Candy from before 1900

7 candies that came out before 1900, from Necco Wafers (1847) to Good & Plenty (1893), and which ones you can still buy.

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1847Necco Wafers Back on sale 1800sCircus Peanuts Still made 1884Black Jack gum Back on sale 1888Candy corn Still made 1890Beemans gum Back on sale late 1800sCandy cigarettes Still made 1893Good & Plenty Still made

New in before 1900

  • 1847: Necco Wafers. Thin, chalky sugar disks sold in rolls, in flavors like lemon, orange, clove, cinnamon, wintergreen, licorice and chocolate. Back on sale.
  • 1800s: Circus Peanuts. Soft, orange, peanut-shaped marshmallow candy, usually banana flavored. Still made.
  • 1884: Black Jack gum. Anise (licorice) flavored chewing gum. Back on sale.
  • 1888: Candy corn. Waxy, honey and vanilla flavored candy in three stripes: yellow, orange and white. Still made.
  • 1890: Beemans gum. A mild, slightly peppery gum first sold as a digestive aid with pepsin. Back on sale.
  • late 1800s: Candy cigarettes. Chalky sugar sticks, gum or chocolate wrapped to look like cigarettes. Still made.
  • 1893: Good & Plenty. Little capsules of black licorice in a pink and white candy shell. Still made.

Still made today

Of the candies that came out before 1900, 7 are still on sale: Necco Wafers, Circus Peanuts, Black Jack gum, Candy corn, Beemans gum, Candy cigarettes and Good & Plenty.

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Frequently asked questions

What candy came out before 1900?

7 of the candies we cover came out before 1900, including Necco Wafers, Circus Peanuts, Black Jack gum, Candy corn, Beemans gum and Candy cigarettes.

Which candy from before 1900 can you still buy?

Necco Wafers, Circus Peanuts, Black Jack gum, Candy corn, Beemans gum, Candy cigarettes and Good & Plenty are still made.