# Essential Oil Candies Essential Candy is Infused with All-Natural Essential Oils By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-candy References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/essential-candy--candy-with-a-purpose--redefines-hard-candy-with-all-natural-healthy-blends-infused-with-pure-essential-oils-301113779.html) & [essentialcandy](https://essentialcandy.com) Unlike candy that's only created to satisfy a sweet tooth, Essential Candy sets itself apart by sharing "Candy With A Purpose," as its products are infused with all-natural essential oils. The essential oil-infused candies were created to offer support to a friend combating cancer and help manage some of the side effects of chemotherapy. The [vegan, low-carb, low-calorie candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stockleys-sugarfree-candies) are free from artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or sweeteners, and they boast just two grams of sugar per piece. Essential Candy's Signature Blends include the Baja Blend, the Clarity Blend for congestion, headache and allergy relief, and the Digestive Blend with lemon, ginger and peppermint. Essential Candy also offers [CBD hard candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hometown-hero) with similar benefits. Image Credit: Essential Candy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Essential Oils in Food:** Incorporating essential oils into food products can offer unique health benefits and flavors. - **Functional Candy:** Creating candies with additional health benefits can attract health-conscious consumers. - **Natural Remedies for Side Effects:** Developing products that provide natural remedies for side effects of medical treatments can be highly beneficial. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Introducing essential oils as ingredients in food and beverage products can revolutionize the industry. - **Confectionery Industry:** Adding functional benefits to candies can open up new markets and drive industry growth. - **Health and Wellness Industry:** Creating natural remedies for managing side effects can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the health and wellness sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gummy Functional Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tandy.md) - [Functional Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oomph-sweets-chews.md) - [Individually Dosed Cannabis Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herv-le-mirage-hard-candies.md) - [All-Natural Superfood Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-bon-candie.md) - [Energizing Gummy Supplements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-x-tandy-energy-blooms.md) - [Aromatherapeutic Essential Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elysce.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md) - [Plant-Based Low-Sugar Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-thingz.md) - [Natural-Ingredient Microdosing Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cann-canns.md)