Do you know your Ohio Halloween candy? Buckeye State candy to give out on Halloween

Did you know some of the beloved Halloween candy you enjoyed as a kid (or an adult) is actually made in Ohio?

Halloween is on its way, and trick-or-treaters are looking for their costumes. You may have already put up your spooky decorations, but have you gotten your Halloween candy for trick-or-treaters?

Need some ideas? Check out some of your favorite sweet treats that are made in Ohio.

Spangler Candy Company makes millions of Dum-Dums

Dum-Dums , anyone?

Spangler Candy Company has its manufacturing facilities in Bryan, Ohio (between Toledo and Fort Wayne, Indiana), according to the National Confectioners Association .

Not only does Spangler make your favorite Dum-Dums lollipops, but it also produces Bit-O-Honey, Starburst Pops, Circus Peanuts, and the Sweethearts you get for your partner (or yourself) on Valentine’s Day.

Perfetti Van Melle produces Trident and Air Heads near Cincinnati

Your favorite chewing gum is being produced just a few miles away from Cincinnati's airport.

Perfetti Van Melle is one of the largest confectionary manufacturers, according to their website . The international company is known for its chewy-textured candy, which includes notable items like Trident Gum, Mentos, Airheads and Bubbalicious, plus their colorful Chupa Chups lollipops.

Life is Sweet

Remember those colorful Candy Buttons spread out on a seemingly endless strip of paper? Well, the ones you get in Ohio just might be the freshest of all.

With its manufacturing facility proudly headquartered in Cincinnati, Life is Sweet makes a variety of classic candies, according to the company's website .

Their candy lineup includes Candy House’s Candy Buttons, Bequet Caramels, and French Chew Taffy.

Want to know more about confectionaries that are made in Ohio? Check out a full list from the NCA here , and take a look at a list of candy makers and confectioners from the State of Ohio website .

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Do you know your Ohio Halloween candy? Buckeye State candy to give out on Halloween