How Werther’s Accidentally Became For Old People

Overview

Werther’s Original candies are known for their rich caramel flavor, their wholesome ingredients and their gold wrappers. But what they're most famous for is being the unofficial candy of senior citizens everywhere. In this episode of Weird History Food, we explain how Werther’s Originals became the ultimate “grandparent candy,” and examine whether that association turned out to be a good thing or a bad thing in the long run.