Candy corn is made by combining sugar, corn syrup, confectioner glaze, salt, and marshmallow creme into a liquid slurry. Manufacturers pour this sweet mixture into starch molds layer by layer to form the classic yellow, orange, and white kernel sections. After cooling and setting into shape, the candies receive a light coating of edible wax to give them a smooth, glossy finish. Despite its festive name, the sweet treat contains almost no actual corn except for corn syrup solids.