Sixlets facts for kids
Sixlets are small, round candies with a chocolatey taste, covered in a colorful candy shell. These popular treats are made by Oak Leaf Confections, a company based in Toronto, Canada. The chocolatey center of Sixlets is made from a mix of cocoa and carob, which gives them a unique "malted" flavor.
You often find Sixlets sold in thin, tube-like packages made of cellophane. The candies come in many colors, including red, brown, yellow, green, blue, and orange. For different holidays, special color mixes are available:
- Easter: White, pink, and blue pieces (no red or brown).
- Christmas: Only red, green, and white.
- Valentine's Day: Red, pink, and white.
- Halloween: Only orange and black.
Some special candy stores sell Sixlets loose, by weight. This means you can pick specific colors that are not usually found in the regular mixes, like lime green, black, or pink. Sixlets are also sold to be used as decorations for cakes and other baked goods.
The Story of Sixlets Candy
Sixlets have been around for a long time, at least since the 1960s! They were first made by a company called Leaf Brands.
How Sixlets Got Their Name
There's a cool idea about how Sixlets got their name. When they were first made, people believe they were sold six candies for just one penny. You could get them from a machine, a bit like a gumball machine!
Today, Sixlets come in many different packages. One package that is similar to the original way they were sold is an eight-ball cellophane pack. These are often found in larger bags with many servings. In 2017, a six-ball tube was also brought back.
Who Made Sixlets Over Time?
Another candy brand with a similar name from Leaf Brands in the 1960s was called Fivesomes. Fivesomes were a smaller version of Whoppers candy. Like Sixlets, they also came in cellophane wrappers.
Later, in 2003, a big company called Hershey Foods Corporation allowed another company, SweetWorks Confections LLC, to make and sell Sixlets.
