1845 18 July 1/7 A sign-post once tantalizing to my young eyes, so candy-like did it look in its coat of white, with a wisp of crimson about it.
1958 14 326 Sugar cane [is] considered a candy-like treat for children.
2008 17 Jan. 30/3 The red mullet..is fried gingerly, preserving the integrity of the candylike meat.