Mässmögge which is also known as Mässmocke and Messmocken refer to Switzerland's thumb-sized sugar candies with colored stripes shells in various flavors which are filled with hazelnut praline. It is a specialty of the Basel Region of Switzerland and is available during autumn fairs,, hence the the word Mäss which means messe (German word for "fairs") where Mässmogge are sold.