Campino (candy)

Campino is a type of hard candy produced by the German company August Storck KG. Named after the Italian word for "countryman" or "rural", Campino candies are known for their distinctive round shape and fruit and cream flavors.

History

Campino candies were first introduced in the 1960s by August Storck KG, a confectionery company based in Berlin, Germany. The company, which was founded in 1903 by August Storck, has a long history of producing high-quality candies and chocolates. Campino quickly became popular due to its unique combination of fruit and cream flavors, which was a novelty at the time.

Description

Campino candies are round, hard candies that come in a variety of fruit and cream flavors. The most popular flavor is strawberry, but other flavors include cherry, orange, and peach. Each candy is individually wrapped in a distinctive white and red wrapper, with the flavor indicated by the color of the stripes on the wrapper.

Production

The production of Campino candies involves several steps. First, the fruit and cream ingredients are mixed together to create the candy's distinctive flavor. The mixture is then heated until it becomes a liquid, which is poured into molds to create the round shape. Once the candies have cooled and hardened, they are wrapped and packaged for sale.

Popularity

Campino candies have been popular in Germany for decades, and have also gained a following in other countries. In the United Kingdom, for example, they were a popular treat in the 1990s and early 2000s, and have recently seen a resurgence in popularity. They are also popular in Canada, where they are sold in many grocery stores and candy shops.

See also

• List of candies
• August Storck KG
• Hard candy