Produced since 1847, these classic New England candies are on the brink of disappearing.

Source: Atlas Obscura

With their chalky crunch and bitter flavors such as licorice and clove, Necco wafers have a reputation as a candy that people love to hate. But fans, many of whom attribute their enjoyment to sheer nostalgia, are facing the looming possibility that the 170-year-old treat might disappear for good.

On July 24, 2018, the company abruptly closed its factory in Revere, Massachusetts, leaving the future of the classic New England candy in question.

Necco’s longstanding history dates back to 1847 when a young English immigrant named Oliver Chase patented the first American candy-cutting machine, allowing him to create candies (then called “lozenges”)…

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