The classic brand of candy wafers is NECCO, which stands for New England Confectionery Company. Founded in 1847, NECCO is one of the oldest continuously operating candy companies in the United States. Their signature product is the NECCO Wafer, a thin, crunchy candy made with sugar, corn syrup, and natural flavors. The wafers come in eight flavors: lemon, lime, orange, clove, cinnamon, wintergreen, licorice, and chocolate.