15 Criminally Underrated Candies, According To Reddit

Redditors rave about these 15 underrated candies, from Abba-Zaba to Skor bars and Almond Joy, which deserve more love and sweet recognition today.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:20am

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Apart from sugar shunners, almost everybody has some kind of favorite candy. Many candies are so well-loved they're clearly not going away anytime soon, while others have been discontinued and may never be seen again. This article highlights 15 candies that, according to Redditors, are sadly underrated despite having fervent fans and ardent defenders in the Reddit community.

Why it matters

This story shines a light on a range of classic and lesser-known candies that deserve more attention and appreciation from consumers. It provides insight into the candy preferences and opinions of the Reddit community, which can help inform candy manufacturers and retailers about which products may be ripe for a resurgence in popularity.

The details

The article covers 15 different candies that Redditors have voted as being criminally underrated, including Abba-Zaba, Almond Joy, Charleston Chew, Cow Tales, Everlasting Gobstopper, Pearson's Salted Nut Roll, Riesen, Runts, Skor, Smarties, Strawberry Bon Bons, Take 5, Tootsie Fruit Chews, Zero bars, and Zotz. Each candy is described in detail, with information about its history, flavor profile, and why Redditors believe it deserves more love.

  • Abba-Zaba candies were produced at the Annabelle Candy factory in California until it closed in 2024, but the candies live on through independent retailers.
  • Everlasting Gobstoppers were introduced in 1976, five years after the first film adaptation of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'.
  • Pearson's Salted Nut Roll was introduced during the Great Depression.
  • Skor bars came out in 1981, at which time they were Hershey's attempt to come up with its own version of Heath bars.
  • Tootsie Fruit Chews were introduced in the 1970s, joining the original Tootsie Rolls.

The players

Annabelle Candy

A California-based company that produced the Abba-Zaba candy until its factory closed in 2024.

Roald Dahl

The author of the novel 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory', which featured the Everlasting Gobstopper candy.

Hershey

The chocolate company that introduced the Skor bar in 1981 as its own version of the Heath bar.

Tootsie Roll

The company that introduced the original Tootsie Roll chocolate candy in the late 19th century, and later added the Tootsie Fruit Chews in the 1970s.

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The takeaway

This story highlights how personal candy preferences can be, with Redditors passionately defending a wide range of underrated confections. It serves as a reminder that even classic or mainstream candies can be overlooked, and that there's value in shining a light on the unique flavors and textures that make certain candies special to their devoted fans.