Children in Mexico have a huge selection of candies to choose amongst here are just a few. The candies are abundant. Anyone is sure to please his or her sweet tooth. The candies are not just sweet, though. Many of the candies pack heat! That is right, chili. Mexican’s like to include chili in many of their foods, so it is natural to find candy with it. There are also chocolate candies, gummy candies, and chewing gum. It is obvious that Mexicans have different preferences when it comes to candy. The hotter, the better it seems!
A newer item in Mexican candy is called Salsaghetti. The package has straws of watermelon that look like pasta. They are spicy and come with a sauce to pour over it. The sauce is called Gusano Tamarind. Tamarind is a fruit that is typical in Asia, but widely grown in Mexico. Many candy items contain Tamarind. Salsaghetti looks like a pasta meal, but unfortunately, there are no candy meat balls included.
Mexican popsicles are very different from those found in other countries. They are spicy in Mexico and some are extremely piquant. American kids might love cinnamon popsicles but Mexican kids are more likely to crave a chili-covered one. The chili powder is usually on the outside and the inside might be chili flavored too or it might be a different flavor, such as watermelon, cherry, strawberry, pineapple, or sapote, which is like a custard apple or sugar apple.
Since Mexico is responsible for introducing the joys of chocolate to the world, thanks to the Aztecs, you might assume that present day Mexicans enjoy chocolate candies. Actually, they do not consume that much compared to other countries. What they prefer is to use chocolate as an ingredient in their drinks or in traditional Mexican recipes such as mole poblano, which is a nut, chili, onion, garlic and chocolate sauce. Have a look for some mole poblano recipes and try making your own. You might find someone enjoying a chocolate patty candy, which perhaps also contains sugar, almonds, and cinnamon, but the Mexicans are not big eaters of chocolate.
Dulce de leche is extremely popular throughout Mexico. Translated as “milk candy” it is very similar to caramel in both flavor and appearance. It can be eaten alone or used as a sauce. If you want to know how to make dulce de leche, it is simple. You just have to boil condensed milk or milk and sugar. It can be used in many recipes so do not be surprised if you come across dulce de leche cheesecake, dulce de leche flan or dulce de leche cake. People also spread it on their toast.
It is very popular in other countries besides Mexico. Even Starbucks have recently started selling lattes with the flavor of dulce de leche, which is making it popular amongst Americans. Even dulce de leche ice cream is sold in grocery stores throughout the Southwestern states of America.
If you want to sample some Mexican candy, you can have a look at your local Mexican grocery store. If you do not have a Mexican grocer near you, you can shop online for some Mexican goodies. If you are not keen on chili, you can also try caramel and chocolate candies. Why not have a try? You might find you love the new flavor sensation.
