Do you love those little marshmallow Peeps that seem to be everywhere this time of year?
Well, here's some things to add to your ten cent crazy book that you probably didn't know about Peeps.
Peeps are marshmallow candies, sold in the United States and Canada
Peeps are shaped into chicks, bunnies, and other animals.
There are also different shapes used for various holidays.
Peeps are used primarily to fill Easter baskets, though recent ad campaigns advertise the candy as
"Peeps - Always in Season".
They are made from marshmallow, corn syrup, gelatin, and carnauba wax
Peeps are made by candy manufacturer "Just Born" located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
In 1953, its marshmallow chick line, then turned the tedious process of hand-forming the chicks to mass production. The yellow chicks were the original form of the candy — hence their name — Peeps
Did you know that you can now get Peeps Lip Balm in four flavors: grape, strawberry, vanilla, and cotton candy?
The first Peeps & Co. store opened in November 2009 in Prince George's County.
An annual "Peep Off" competition is held in Maryland on the first Saturday after Easter, when Peeps are greatly discounted, to see who can eat the most in 30 minutes. The record is 102 Peeps eaten.
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