Why Candy Corn Is Awesome Posted October 10, 2008 by sean Why is candy corn awesome you may ask? Here’s why: SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, SALT, HONEY, GELATIN, CONFECTIONER’S GLAZE, DEXTROSE, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, TITANIUM DIOXIDE COLOR, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, RED 3. BLUE 1. THAT’S why!