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Peppermint Candy Ingredients

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ryn Gargulinski

Peppermint candies are not all created equal, but you can bet the primary ingredient is going to be sugar. Sugar tops the list, although the other ingredients and use of color vary by candy type and manufacturer. Despite individual brand differences and sugar, peppermint candy is generally fat- and cholesterol-free.