A Note to Our Community
If you’ve shopped with us before, you may have noticed something new when your order arrived — our bags look different! Some of you have shared how much you love the new design, while others have asked, “Why the change?”
At Essential Candy®, we’ve always promised to be transparent and authentic with our community. That’s why we want to explain exactly what changed, why we made these updates, and most importantly, what hasn’t changed inside the bag.
Two Categories: Nutrition Facts vs. Supplement Facts
One of the biggest reasons for this refresh is compliance. The FDA requires two different kinds of labels depending on how a product is classified:
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Nutrition Facts – These blends are considered foods. They’re supportive botanical hard candies made with clean, organic ingredients. Examples include Cacao Orange, Cacao Mint, Peppermint Mandarin, and Orange Cinnamon.
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Dietary Supplement Facts – These blends contain functional botanicals that support wellness in more specific ways. Because of that, they fall into the “supplement” category. Examples include Digestive, Breathe Better (formerly Clarity), Joint Comfort (formerly Complete), Slumber, and Uplifting.
This distinction ensures we remain fully compliant with FDA guidelines and that you always know exactly what you’re getting.
Botanical Lozenges vs. Hard Candy
Along with the new labeling, you’ll see two different naming styles on our bags:
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Botanical Lozenges / Plant-Powered Lozenges → These are the blends that fall under Supplement Facts. They’re called lozenges because they are technically dietary supplements — even though the recipes are the same smooth, handcrafted botanicals you already know and love.
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Hard Candy → These are the blends that fall under Nutrition Facts. They’re classified as food, so they keep the familiar hard candy title, even though they’re made with the same care and plant-powered ingredients.
👉 Important to note: Nothing has changed in the recipes. This is simply a difference in how the FDA classifies the products, not in how we make them or the organic plant ingredients we use.
About EC Botanicals
You may have noticed that for a short time, some of our supplement blends carried the EC Botanicals™ name instead of Essential Candy®. This was suggested as a way to help separate our Nutrition Facts (food) products from our Supplement Facts (dietary supplement) products.
But after listening to feedback from our community, we realized that this created more confusion than clarity. We heard you — and we agree. To keep things simple and true to who we are, all products will continue under the Essential Candy® name going forward.
During this transition, you may still see some bags labeled EC Botanicals, but please know: the products inside are exactly the same trusted lozenges you’ve always enjoyed.
Blend Name Changes
To align with compliance and simplify our product line, a few blends received updated names:
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Clarity Blend™ → Breathe Better™
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Complete Blend™ → Joint Comfort™
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New Day Blend™ → Peppermint Mandarin™
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Happy Heart Blend™ → Orange Cinnamon™
All other blends also dropped the word Blend but otherwise remain unchanged. The recipes themselves have not changed.
A Fresh Look on the Outside
Alongside the label and name updates, we refreshed the bag design itself. Our goals were to make the packaging:
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Cleaner and easier to read – so you can quickly see whether it’s a Nutrition Facts or Supplement Facts bag.
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Brighter and more vibrant – to reflect the uplifting and supportive nature of our lozenges.
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Consistent across the line – so whether you’re shopping for Digestive or Cacao Mint, the bags feel like they belong to the same family.
Our Candy With A Purpose Mission
While the packaging has changed, one thing has not — and never will. Our Candy With A Purpose mission remains at the heart of everything we do. With your purchase, we donate to individuals and groups facing health challenges, bringing comfort and care when it’s needed most.
This mission is also expanding. We will be working with more partnerships to come in the future. Every purchase helps us spread love and kindness even further.
Looking Ahead: More Updates to Come
As we continue to grow, there may be additional packaging design updates over the next few months. These changes are part of our ongoing effort to:
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Ensure compliance with both state and federal agencies.
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Prepare for new certifications that are currently in process.
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Continue improving our position in the marketplace.
We want to be transparent that you may notice some design updates as these certifications are finalized. Each change is made with the same goal in mind: to better serve you and strengthen the trust you place in us.
Why This Matters to You
For us, these changes weren’t just about compliance — they were about caring for you. By making these updates, we are:
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Protecting your trust by staying ahead of regulations.
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Making things clearer so you know what’s a food and what’s a supplement.
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Reflecting our growth as a wellness brand that’s here for the long haul.
Most importantly, we want you to know that what’s inside hasn’t changed. Every lozenge and every candy is still handcrafted with organic botanicals, using the same recipes you’ve come to love, and with the same mission to provide comfort, care, and wellness.
Closing from the Heart
We know change can sometimes bring questions, and we deeply appreciate your curiosity, feedback, and support. Please know this: our heart and mission remain the same.
We started Essential Candy® to bring comfort and support to people facing tough times — and that will never change. The bags may look new, a few names may sound different, and future updates may appear as we grow. But the love, authenticity, and quality you trust are still here in every single Botanical Lozenge and Hard Candy.
From our family to yours — thank you for being part of this journey with us. Your support means more than words can say. 💚
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
Did the recipes change?
No. Every lozenge and candy is still made with the same organic botanicals and recipes you know and love. The only changes are in labeling and design.
Why are some bags labeled EC Botanicals?
For a short time, some supplement blends carried the EC Botanicals™ name to help separate them from food-based blends. After listening to feedback, we decided to keep everything under Essential Candy® for clarity. During this transition, you may still see some EC Botanicals bags — but they are the exact same products.
Why did the blend names change?
Some blends were simplified to better align with compliance (for example, Clarity Blend™ is now Breathe Better™). Others just dropped the word “Blend.” The recipes inside did not change.
What’s the difference between Botanical Lozenges and Hard Candy?
Both are handcrafted with organic botanicals. The difference comes from FDA classification:
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Botanical Lozenges = Dietary Supplements
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Hard Candy = Food (Nutrition Facts)
Will more packaging changes happen?
Yes, you may notice additional updates in the coming months as we continue to improve our packaging and complete new certifications. These changes are all about compliance, transparency, and continuing to build trust with you.