Candy corn shelf life and history

Candy corn, a seasonal confection created in the 1880s by George Renninger of the Wunderle Candy Company, is known for its distinctive tri-color design. While the high sugar content makes it inhospitable to bacteria and mold, the candy can degrade in quality over time.

Factors such as humidity and temperature can affect the product, with moisture causing stickiness or dissolution and extreme heat altering texture and flavor. While it does not typically become unsafe to eat in a traditional sense, its flavor and texture may decline due to environmental exposure.