Gummy bears, specifically, are one of the more under-appreciated of this candy class. Their small size -- and downright cute shape -- makes eating them a pleasure, rather than a chore.

Gummy lovers also learned that Hans Riegel, who established the company in 1920, named Haribo by taking the first two letters of his first name, last name, and the city where he was born, namely ...

These little guys hit the spot every time, and we've done the work of finding the best gummy bear brand out there for you. In our taste test of 10 gummy bear brands, a true classic shone bright.