Wycam's Cough Drops

Wycam's is a historic Belgian brand of hard candies, most famous for its traditional throat pastilles. The brand originated in 1946 when Camille Wyckmans, a pastry chef, created the secret recipe for the iconic cough drops in his bakery in Kalmthout, Belgium. The name 'Wycam's' is a portmanteau of the founder's surname and first name.

For decades, the production of these sweets remained a family-owned endeavor, known for their distinct cylindrical metal tins and the traditional 'cooked' flavor of the candies. In recent years, the brand has maintained its Belgian heritage with manufacturing still centered in Belgium. Today, the brand is owned by the Belgian confectionery company Astra Sweets, which specializes in gummies and traditional sweets, ensuring the long-standing recipe remains part of the regional culinary identity.