I consider it a pretty good list, though missing some of the greatest candies from outside the borders of the United States.

Their list:

Botan Rice Candy (Japan)
Kinder Surprise (Germany)
Salmiak (Scandanavia)
Beacon Fizzers (South Africa)
Graffiti Bar (NYC)
Motelimar Nougat Bar (France)

http://travel.latimes.com/articles/la-tr-candy17-2008aug17?content=r+$7.50single_page=y#show

There’s also a slide show that has no relationship to the list (all North American candies):

http://www.latimes.com/travel/la-tr-candy17-2008aug17-pg,0,4588534.photogallery?track=rss

It shows: Idaho Spud, James Salt Water Taffy, La-Dee-Dahs, Old Faithful, Gangon Pal-O-Mine.

So, what do you think is missing as the esssential candy to pick up at any given destination?