Claeys Candy: the American hard candies that smell of the old-time general store!

Looking for American candy that's a little out of the ordinary? Claeys Candy is the old-fashioned confectionery from South Bend, Indiana, founded in 1919 by Jerome C. Claeys. Over a century of unchanged recipes, real sweet-melting hard candies in their most authentic flavors. Candy like they hardly make anymore — or almost. At My American Market, we import them straight from the States.

Did you know Claeys Candy is still made in South Bend?

In 1919, Jerome C. Claeys started making his candies in a garage in South Bend, Indiana. He probably never imagined that more than 100 years later, the family business would still be here, with the same recipes and the same know-how. Claeys Candy is one of the few American candy makers to have stayed independent and artisanal — a real gem in a world dominated by multinationals!

Claeys Old Fashioned Hard Candies are those hard candies lightly dusted with crystallized sugar (so they don't stick together), that slowly melt in the mouth releasing an intense, nostalgic flavor. The vintage packaging, the colorful tins — everything breathes 1950s America. And the taste? As authentic as ever!

The Claeys Candy flavors to discover

Claeys Root Beer — the root beer taste as a hard candy: notes of sarsaparilla, lightly vanilla, typically American. A unique experience!
Claeys Green Apple — tangy, fruity green apple, the old-school candy we loved as kids. A timeless classic!
Claeys Horehound — horehound, an aromatic plant that's slightly bitter and herby. The most authentic, most retro flavor in the range — for the curious and the adventurous!
Claeys Watermelon — sweet, fruity watermelon as a hard candy. Refreshing and so good!
Claeys Cinnamon — intense, slightly spicy cinnamon, like Red Hots but in hard-candy form.
Claeys Licorice — authentic American-style licorice, smooth and lingering.

Frequently asked questions about Claeys Candy

What exactly is Horehound?

Horehound is a medicinal plant used for centuries in American confectionery. The taste is slightly bitter, herby, with a subtle minty edge. It's the most "retro" flavor in the Claeys range — the one American grandparents recognize instantly!

How are Claeys Candies made?

The old-fashioned way! The candies are cast in traditional molds, dusted with a light crystallized sugar, then hand-packed into their little kraft-paper bags. An artisanal process that's barely changed since 1919.

Where to buy Claeys Candy in Europe?

Claeys Candy is impossible to find outside the United States. Find the whole range at My American Market, your online American grocery store, imported straight and shipped across Europe.

Into retro American confectionery? Check out Jolly Rancher, Charms and Warheads at our shop too!

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