How about a Big Turk, eh?
By: Aru Kaul
With Halloween just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to try out different kinds of candy. If you’ve never given much thought to where the sweets you’ve been munching on this season come from, you’ll be surprised to learn that so many of your favourites originate from Canada! Keep reading to find out which ones and get a recommendation for what you should try based on your zodiac sign.
BIG TURK ┃
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19)
Like this exclusively Canadian candy, you aren’t suited for everyone’s taste buds. But this also means that you’re a crowd favourite among those who appreciate you and among the ones that matter! Ignore the haters and just be you babe.
AERO ┃
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
You’re bubbly and sweet, just like this 87-year-old chocolate bar. When life gets too hectic, you know just how to wind down and take a breather. After all, what could be more relaxing than biting into an Aero and feeling the bubbles melt on your tongue? Just make sure your relaxing breaks don’t make you lose track of reality.
WINE GUMS ┃
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
Don’t be fooled by the name, wine gums sadly don’t have any wine in them, and lucky for your friends, neither do you. Like these elastic bonbons, you’re the sober driver mom friend everyone can count on after a party. Some people might think this makes you boring and it kind of does, but you embrace this title and take your role very seriously.
COFFEE CRISP ┃
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Just like their chocolatey exterior and coffee-flavoured inside, you have a personality that makes you perfect for all kinds of people! Kids love your sweet personality, adults love your strong disposition…you’re really killing it out here, crowd-pleaser! Just make sure you don’t lose your own identity while trying to make everyone else satisfied.
MALTESERS ┃
LEO
(July 23 to August 22)
These small round chocolate balls are the perfect light snack to satisfy your sugar craving! Similarly, you add sweetness to everyone’s life in doses - and that’s why they can’t get enough of you! But you should watch out for anyone who tries to take advantage of your sweetness.
THRILLS GUM ┃
VIRGO
(August 23 to September 22)
You might recognize this purple gum by its distinct colour and soapy taste. Some people might think this is weird and it is - but it’s also innovative and unique. After all, no one ever went down in history for being normal. We’re looking at you trailblazer.
CARAMILK ┃
LIBRA
(September 23 to October 22)
You’re just like the mystery of how the caramel gets inside the chocolate bar, in that no one really gets you. But you’re completely okay with that. You like being enigmatic and keeping others on their toes. You believe that the less people know, the better.
CRISPY CRUNCH ┃
SCORPIO
(October 23 to November 21)
This crunchy treat was introduced to shelves in 1912, making it one of the longest-running chocolate bars in Canada. You can’t go wrong with a chocolate and peanut butter combination. Just like the Crispy Crunch, you’ve also been around for a while (maybe not literally, but definitely spiritually) and you feel like you’ve seen it all. Remember that this is far from the truth and there’s always something more to discover!
BOUNTY ┃
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 to December 21)
Who would've thought that chocolate and coconut could go so well together? They’re such different flavours, but together they make sense. Remind you of anything? This is similar to you and your aspirations. People might think that your goals don’t make any sense or that you’re not capable of achieving them, but you prove them wrong every time!
GLOSETTE ┃
CAPRICORN
(December 22 to January 19)
Just like these easy-to-eat raisins, you value the simple things in life. You don’t need a luxurious lifestyle to be happy. You would rather spend your time and money on the ones you love than on fancy things. After all, you can’t take ‘em with you.
EAT-MORE ┃
AQUARIUS
(January 20 to February 18)
The aromatic dark chocolate and crunchy nuts in this bar will leave you wanting to eat more–hence the very appropriate denomination. Not only is this a great combination, but it’s also a great marketing tactic. This chocolate is representative of your mind. You always know how to make full use of your ideas and turn them into a fruitful reality.
MR. BIG ┃
PISCES
(February 19 to March 20)
Mr. Big - We saved the best for last! With chocolate, peanuts, wafers and caramel, Mr. Big is a combination of different sweets. In the same way, Pisces is thought of as a combination of all the signs, containing traits from each one and transforming into whatever costume they need to be for the night. Way to go, you wild shape-shifter!