Your sweet tooth may not like this headline but with Halloween happening tomorrow, the truth is millions of children (and adults) are about to embark on the sugar binge of the year — no holds barred. Last week, we addressed the healthy vs. delicious candy dilemma, comparing sugar-filled candies like candy corn and Reese’s to healthier options like UNREAL.
Well, since today happens to mark National Candy Corn Day, we’ve decided to bring this debate to the forefront. Yes, we realize that regardless, you’re probably going to engage in some sort of trick-or-treating candy eating activity. But to be fair, we’re going to give you some information on some not-so-nasty healthy Halloween candy.
Yes, that’s right. Healthy candy that tastes pretty darn good actually exists. And we’re here to prove it. We asked the folks over at UNREAL candy to tell us why Boston residents should consider healthier candy over a dish full of candy corn and Hershey’s Kisses. Here’s their argument for why you should get UNREAL this Halloween.
What is the advantage to choosing UNREAL Candy over other typical Halloween treats?
Unlike typical Halloween treats, UNREAL Candy is made with all real ingredients. UNREAL contains no hydrogenated oils, no corn syrup, no artificial colors, no chemical preservatives, and no genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
UNREAL products contain 30 to 40 percent less sugar, and they also have added more protein and fiber from real food, so that each candy has a low glycemic index.
Why do you think UNREAL candy tastes as good or better than other typical candy?
UNREAL tastes so delicious because it’s made with all real, high quality ingredients, and we scoured the globe to source the best cacao (the source of chocolate), cane sugar, milk and other ingredients. But just as important as our ingredients is the unique process we use to make each of our candies. Unlike some of our mainstream competitors, we traditionally cook our caramel and use real peanut butter with a deliberately creamy consistency.
Which UNREAL candy do you recommend most this season for trick-or-treaters?
We love all five UNREAL products – but if we had to pick a favorite, it would be our peanut butter cups. They’re made with just chocolate and peanut butter (nothing fake or artificial) and are absolutely delicious. We also have snack size versions of our peanut butter cups and our two caramel nougat bars (one with peanuts, one without). And just in time for Halloween, now you can buy UNREAL in bulk on Amazon (amazon.com/shops/unrealcandy).
