The great Halloween debate over candy corn is on, with some states adoring the classic tricolored kernel treat and others despising its flavor.

Instacart calculated the share of candy orders that contained candy corn purchased on the Instacart platform in the month of October to figure out which states love it or loathe it.

Candy corn most popular in Mississippi, Nebraska

By the numbers:

During October, candy corn consistently made up 2–3% of all candy orders on Instacart, according to the data .

The biggest fans were found in Mississippi, which topped the list, ordering candy corn 92% more often than the national average.

Nebraska wasn’t far behind at 91%, and Kentucky rounded out the top three at 77%.

Candy Corn photographed in Washington, DC on October 9, 2018. (Credit:

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