Yum! Yum! Candy! Let’s talk about candy starting with Y today. As a candy enthusiast, I know how hard it can be to find unique and delicious treats. That’s why we’re going to explore some of the best candies beginning with the letter Y. So, whether you’re a fan of sweet or sour, chewy or crunchy, we’ve got something for everyone. Let’s get started!
So, what candy starts with the letter Y?
Candies that start with the letter Y include:
- Yema
- Yorkie Bars
- York Peppermint Patty
- Yowie
- Candy York Peppermint Patties
Let’s delve into them!
Yema
Yema is a sweet and chewy candy that originates from the Philippines.
It is made by cooking sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks together until it forms a soft, creamy consistency.
Yema is then rolled into bite-sized balls and coated in sugar.
They come in a variety of flavors such as vanilla, ube (purple yam), and chocolate.
Yema is perfect for an afternoon snack or a sweet treat after dinner.
Yorkie Bars
If you’re a fan of milk chocolate, then you’ll love Yorkie bars.
These chocolate bars are made with rich, creamy milk chocolate and come in different sizes, and flavor varieites (including white chocolate, and raisin and biscuit)
They are perfect for sharing or enjoying alone.
The Yorkie bar has been around since the 1970s and is a popular treat in the UK.
York Peppermint Patty
For those who love a combination of chocolate and mint, the York Peppermint Patty is a classic choice.
This candy is a round, flat disk of dark chocolate that has a creamy, minty filling inside.
It is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or freshening up your breath.
The York Peppermint Patty is a great after-dinner treat.
Yowie
The Yowie is a fun and unique candy that comes in a toy animal shape.
Each Yowie candy has a collectible toy animal inside, which makes it a popular choice among children.
The candy itself is made from milk chocolate and has a creamy filling.
The Yowie is perfect for parties or as a special treat for the little ones.
Lastly
So there you have it, folks. A selection of delicious candies starting with Y.
Whether you’re a fan of peppermint or chocolate, there sure is variety in this group of candies.
So why not treat yourself to a sweet indulgence today?
If you want to give any of them a try, head over to OldTimeCandy.com.
That’s where I get my candy, and with an extensive range of both current and nostalgic candies, both available as individual pieces or bulk buys, you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for!
Other candy guides you will want to check out:
- Candy Starting With U
- Candy Starting With V
- Candy Starting With W
- Candy Starting With X
- Candy Starting With Z

Hello, I’m Matthew, a candy expert and enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the candy industry. My passion for candy started at a very young age. Since then, I have worked in numerous, large candy stores, and have been fortunate enough to try out hundreds of brands of candies, different types and flavors. In addition to my work, I enjoy sharing my extensive knowledge with others, and decided to create Sugar Stand in order to do so. My mission is to make the world a sweeter place, one candy at a time.