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Our unique maple candy process is a bit of a trade secret, but we can say that we produce it the old fashioned way, just like our grandparents did, without the use of candy machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's no small coincidence that our maple candy turns out softer than others and melts in your mouth. Additionally, we crystal coat it in pure maple syrup to lock in the freshness.  Simply put, we believe that our maple candy is the best in world, but don't feel like you need to take our word for it; try it for yourself and be reminded of what maple candy was like back when you were a kid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e~Best in Show- 2012 Champlain Valley Fair~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e ~2017 Silver SOFI Award Winner~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e ~O, The Oprah Magazine O-Pick- November 2017~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e~2018 Bronze SOFI Award Winner~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuarter Pound Box: 12 Candies\u003cbr\u003e Half Pound Box: 24 Candies\u003cbr\u003e Pound Box: 48 Candies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\u003chr width=\"70%\"\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients:  \u003cem\u003eOrganic Pure Vermont Maple Syrup\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllergens: \u003cem\u003eNone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}