Essential Candy

Essential Candy® Functional Lozenges. Real Ingredients. Essential Candy® is a woman-owned, USDA Organic–certified brand redefining how consumers experience wellness—through plant-powered, slow-dissolve botanical lozenges made with real ingredients. Founded by Tracy Ernst, Essential Candy was born from a deeply personal mission to support a friend navigating the side effects of chemotherapy. What began as a compassionate effort to provide comfort has grown into a nationally distributed brand rooted in purpose, quality, and transparency. Our Products Crafted in our GMP-certified facility in South Carolina, Essential Candy’s functional lozenges are infused with organic plant botanicals and thoughtfully designed to support everyday wellness—anytime, anywhere. Each lozenge is: USDA Organic Certified (NSF/QAI) Gluten-Free Certified (GFCO) Vegan Certified (Vegan.org) Non-GMO (QAI Organic Standard) Free from artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and preservatives Individually wrapped for convenience and on-the-go use Our slow-dissolve format allows for a more enjoyable and functional experience compared to traditional supplements, while maintaining a clean label consumers can trust. Our Philosophy At Essential Candy®, we believe wellness should be simple, honest, and rooted in nature. If it doesn’t come from a plant, we don’t use it. We focus on using real, organic ingredients—never powders, fillers, or synthetic shortcuts—bringing a refreshing level of integrity to the functional confection and supplement space. Candy With A Purpose® Our mission goes beyond the product. Through our Candy With A Purpose® initiative, we donate lozenges to individuals, caregivers, and support groups facing health challenges—spreading comfort, kindness, and support when it’s needed most. Today & Beyond Now available in over 300 retail locations, including Walmart stores, and expanding across major platforms like Walmart.com and Amazon, Essential Candy continues to innovate at the intersection of food and wellness. With a growing portfolio of functional blends and a commitment to the highest quality standards, the brand is poised to lead the next evolution of plant-based, functional formats.