We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Pink Starburst has a hold on candy fans — it's the one everyone seems to go for, trading yellows and oranges to snag the elusive pinks.

But before throwing globs of candy corn into every cookie you make, consider the flavor profile of this triangular treat. You might be surprised to find out the official flavors of candy corn are ...

Narrator: Candy corn isn't just sugar. It's actually made up of several ingredients, including sugar, corn syrup, confectioner's glaze, salt, dextrose, gelatin, sesame oil, artificial flavor ...