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description: Mars Chocolate announced a new M&Ms flavor to be released in May 2017. M&Ms were never offered like this in their 75-year history.
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![The new chocolate candy is filled with a soft caramel center, providing a perfect smooth texture in every piece.](https://img.money.com/2016/10/161018_em_mmcaramel.jpg)
*The new chocolate candy is filled with a soft caramel center.*

The makers of America's most iconic candy are bucking the pumpkin spice fall trend in favor of something more traditional: caramel and chocolate.

In a tweet posted on Tuesday morning, the M&M brand revealed that its newest flavor would be a caramel and chocolate candy, clocking in at 190 calories per serving. Unfortunately, the tasty treats won't be [available in stores](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mms-announces-its-flavorful-plan-for-2017-300346685.html) until May 2017.

![429543](https://img.money.com/2016/10/429543.jpeg?quality=85)

In the candy's 75 year history, this flavor combination has never been offered. Instead, other popular varieties like peanut and dark chocolate M&Ms have won over candy lovers.

While M&Ms have long been a popular favorite, [Skittles](http://fortune.com/2016/06/20/skittles-americas-favorite-candy/) are actually the current best-selling candy in the U.S., followed by Twizzlers.

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