People Finally Agree on Which Candy Bar Sucks the Most
Everyone has a favorite candy bar, but then there are those that make people wonder how it’s still on the shelves, partly because they feel totally weird with strange textures, odd aftertastes, and sugar that hits like sand.
Based on wide-ranging public gripes, personal anecdotes, and even some gag-worthy chemistry facts, here are the worst offenders, starting from the mildly annoying and ending with the truly inedible.
Kit Kat
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Seeing Kit Kat on the list could surprise many because this candy used to be the ultimate go-to. These days, even longtime fans complain that the chocolate feels plasticky, and the wafers taste like cardboard on a bad day. The former snap has softened into a dull crunch with none of the old punch.
Crunch
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It’s simple and nostalgic, but Crunch gets knocked for its low-quality chocolate and meager texture. Nestlé’s U.S. version (now under Ferrero) contains vegetable oils and less cocoa butter. That’s why it melts oddly and has a waxy mouthfeel. Critics say the crisped rice doesn’t carry enough flavor to make up for what tastes like bland candy coating.
3 Musketeers
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Some people report feeling queasy after eating the 3 Musketeers, while others think it lacks substance entirely. Despite its smooth texture, its high sugar content and strange aftertaste push it down the list for many candy fans.
Milky Way
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Milky Way is often accused of being a less successful Snickers. The caramel is overly sticky, and the nougat is softer than most people like. There’s no crunch to offset the sugar overload, and many say it’s too sweet to finish. Some describe its chew as gummy, almost marshmallow-like, in an off-putting way.
Almond Joy
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Coconut candy is always a risk. While Almond Joy has loyal defenders, plenty can’t get past the texture or flavor. The mix of almond, coconut, and chocolate comes off as odd to some, especially if they’re not fans of coconut to begin with. It’s either a cult favorite or a straight-up pass.
Whatchamacallit
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Like its name, this candy bar tries to do too much at once—crispy rice, caramel, peanut butter—and ends up tasting muddled. The flavor doesn’t linger in a good way, and the name itself often gets more love than the candy.
Caramello
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Caramello’s gooey center is supposed to be a draw, but the caramel tends to gush unevenly and makes the bar hard to break cleanly. It also clings to teeth, which some find irritating. Combine that with chocolate that lacks richness—thanks to more sugar than cocoa—and you’ve got a messy letdown.
Mr. Goodbar
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Though it’s technically a chocolate bar with peanuts, many say the peanuts taste oily and stale. The chocolate base is the same formula that people have already criticized. The recipe was modified in 1995 to include more peanuts, and in 2008, cocoa butter was replaced with cheaper oil substitutes.
Baby Ruth
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Baby Ruth is so dense that all the ingredients in this candy bar seem like they’re all jammed together. Consumers often compare it to a sticky brick. It’s difficult to chew, overly sweet, and often leaves a waxy coating from its substandard chocolate. It also has one of the highest calorie counts among mainstream bars, which adds to the backlash.
Dove Silky Smooth Milk Chocolate
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Despite its premium image, Dove uses palm oil and other fillers that dull the chocolate flavor. Its high fat and sugar content clash with the marketing spin of premium quality. They taste no better than cheaper alternatives and certainly aren’t healthier.
Twix
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Controversial to include here, but some critics argue it’s too sweet and lacks depth. The caramel hardens in unpleasant ways, and the biscuit can taste dry. For those who aren’t sold on the famous “left vs. right” gimmick, the flavor doesn’t redeem the marketing overload.
Snickers
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This bar’s texture and nutty overload don’t please everyone. While it’s marketed as satisfying hunger, critics argue it’s overwhelming and headache-inducing. Its heavy presence in vending machines doesn’t help people grow fonder.
Palmer’s “Dollar Store” Chocolate
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Palmer often uses compound chocolate made with vegetable oil instead of cocoa butter, which is why it doesn’t melt properly and tastes waxy. The aftertaste is frequently described as plastic-like. It’s a regular subject of Reddit rants about “fake chocolate” that shouldn’t even be called candy.
York Peppermint Patty
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Few candies provoke as strong a reaction. The mint-chocolate combo is divisive to begin with, but critics say York takes it to an uncomfortable level of intensity. Many describe it as tasting like toothpaste dipped in chocolate. It is cooling, but not in a good way.
Hershey’s Original Milk Chocolate
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Hershey’s is by far the most consistently criticized bar. The use of butyric acid gives it a sour, almost vomit-like note for those not raised on it. It was intended as a wartime ration, and that legacy hasn’t aged well. Even among domestic consumers, it’s often labeled “grainy” and “off.” Many admit they only buy it for s’mores.