Most decorative candy eyeballs are white with bold black pupils or similar black-centered designs, giving a clear, playful eye appearance suitable for decorations.
Common methods are to place a small dot of frosting, royal icing, melted chocolate, or melted candy on the dessert and press the eyeball into it, or stick them on with a dab of frosting so they hold in place as the coating sets.
Labeling varies by product: some items state they do not contain any of the nine major allergens, some chocolate eyeballs are labeled kosher and gluten-free, and others note the presence of soy or have kosher certification—check each product label for specifics.
Yes. Some eyeball candies feature novelty centers (for example, gummy eyeballs with a liquid jam center), while others are standard candy types such as milk chocolate eyeball pieces.
Sizes vary: at least one gummy eyeball is listed as about 1.5 inches in diameter, while sprinkle-style or mini toppers are described as petite or mini (exact diameters for those are not specified).