Five New Halloween Candies In Northern Illinois

With Halloween around the corner, this is the time of the year I scope out candy on store shelves. I came across five new types that must be tried before I decide to hand them out to Trick or Treaters. Have you seen these candies yet?

While shopping with my wife at Walgreen's recently, I slipped away from the cosmetics counter and hit the candy isle. I was surprised to find these five unique candies. They are new to me and may be a part of the goodies I hand out this Halloween.

According to Visually.com, $6.9 billion dollars will be spent on Halloween, and of that total, $2.08 billion dollars will be spent on candy. Chocolate leads the way, followed by Candy Corn. I don't think these will be near the top anytime soon.

I admit, when I saw 'Swedish Fish Gum' I thought 'gross'. After trying it, it did taste like 'real swedish fish' after about 30 seconds, but I have a feeling this pack will be laying around the house for few weeks like a 'fish out of water'. Sorry, couldn't resist.

These may not be new to most, new to me. Not sure of the lingering effects of "bean" candy.

WINNER! Enough said.

Not sure of this one. Is it illegal to devour a Smurf in public? Pass.

Yes, ropes. May be too much sugar for me.

The research continues in my household, but the Average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy over Halloween. I think I'll stick with Candy Corn. This timeless classic that will account for 3.0 pounds of that total for me.

Even more good news for Candy Corn lovers. According to Visually.com, National Candy Corn Day is October 30. I can hardly wait.

Happy Halloween and Happy Treat Hunting.