Cinnamon

It is true that some like it hot. Cinnamon candy is a spicy candy that can range from a zippy tingle to an atomic burn! If you like it hot, stock up on your favorite red hot candies from Sugar Stand.

We have plenty of options to stoke your fire from the basic Red Hots and Hot Tamales to Atomic Fireballs and Dentyne Fire gum, we've got you covered. Cinnamon adds a touch of heat to these delicious treats. The term “cinnamon imperials” is a generic term that the candy industry uses to describe hard cinnamon confections.

Red Hots are perhaps the best known type of spicy candy. They were developed in the early 1930s by the Ferrara Pan Candy Company. These delightful treats are still popular to this day. The Hot Tamales we all love so much were introduced in 1950 and quickly became a favorite with moviegoers.

What gives these candies their kick? Cinnamon! This lovely spice is derived from the inner bark of a tree that grows in Sri Lanka, China, and other portions of East Asia. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks loved it and were willing to fork over a great deal of money to get it. It's believed that Egyptians were importing cinnamon as early as 2,000 BC. It was highly prized and considered worthy as a gift that was fit for a king.

Fast-forward four thousand years and you will find that the world still loves cinnamon. It is used as a spice for cooking and has many medicinal uses. Not only does it have anti-oxidant properties, it also has anti-microbial properties which helps extend the shelf life of many foods. It is used to treat diarrhea and other digestive tract ailments, help with toothaches, fights bad breath, aids digestion, and is also believed to be a cold-fighter. In addition, cinnamon can be used as an insect repellant.

Now that you know how good the hot stuff really is, stock up on your favorite spicy candies and indulge. Next time you have a tummy ache or have a yucky taste in your mouth rip open a box of cinnamon candy!