Conversation hearts are an iconic Valentine's Day candy. But where did they come from?
, from those questionable chocolates in the heart-shaped boxes to V-day-themed Ferrero Rocher hazelnut treats. But there is perhaps no more iconic Valentine’s Day candy than the conversation heart. These sugary candies definitely aren’t my favorite when it comes to the flavor—they’re unremarkable at best and overtly offensive at worst—but their appearance is undeniably fun.
But where did they even come from? Let’s dive into the history of conversation hearts, that most beloved of Valentine’s Day candies. It all started not with candy but with medicine. Back in 1847, apothecary lozenges, which were essentially over-the-counter medicines combined with sugar to produce a more palatable cure for ailments like sore throats, were difficult to make. They required pharmacists to use a mortar and pestle to combine the ingredients, roll them out, and form them into small pills.
Perhaps Chase was looking for an exit from the pharmaceutical industry, because not long after he invented the lozenge cutter, he decided to nix the medicine and just make candy instead. The company that he formed with his brother became Necco, or the New England Confectionery Company, which produced Necco wafers, which can still be purchased today.that because their chalky consistency meant they wouldn’t melt during transportation, they were sent to soldiers fighting in the Civil War.
As times and language have changed, so have the messages printed on conversation hearts. Some of the classics, like “be mine” have stood the test of time, but these days, you’re also likely to find conversation hearts with phrases like “text me” and “ur hot.” Search online, and it’s now possible to buy
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