Eating expired candy is usually a texture trade-off, not a safety risk. You’re trading peak freshness for a curious time capsule.
Think of it as a snacking adventure. Some candies age like fine wine; others turn into weird, sad pebbles.
And if you’re still hesitant, ask yourself: Would you eat a 10-year-old jawbreaker? Probably yes. They’re practically rocks. Mystery solved.
So go ahead, unwrap that ancient lollipop. Just keep a glass of water nearby. You might need it for crunch factor recovery.
In the end, the real question isn’t can you eat it. It’s do you want to? That’s a call only your inner child can make.