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Candy canes were once white sticks of sugar. Now they’re striped and come in a variety of flavours, including pickle. (Shutterstock)

The history of candy canes and why they taste so cool

Veronica Ann Hislop, Toronto Metropolitan University and Dérick Rousseau, Toronto Metropolitan University

Candy canes have an uncertain history from their flavour to their stripes. One thing is certain though: they make your mouth feel cold.

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