Jelly Beans
Jelly beans are the beloved jewels of American presidents and candy lovers around the world. These delicious candies are unique unto themselves. Who can resist a handful of colorful, delightful jelly beans?
Why are jelly beans so popular? They're cute, they're yummy. Need we say more?
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Sugar Stand stocks a huge selection of these delicious candies from your favorite traditional flavors to the gourmet flavors of Jelly Belly . Whether you want a colorful assortment of beans or individual color selections, Sugar Stand has the perfect choice to fill your basket.
No one knows the exact history of the humble jelly bean but it is widely thought that the jelly center is related to a biblical-era confection known as Turkish Delight. Today's jelly beans have a harder, outer shell that is the result of the panning process that came of age in the 17 th century.
Panning candies is a process that involves rotating pans, syrup, sugar, and other ingredients. Master confectioners add just the right ingredients and let the pans tumble the beans until the candy coating is formed. Panning, along with a special glaze and polishing process, gives jelly beans their shine.
Most of us associate jelly beans with Easter however their relationship with Easter didn't begin until the 1930s. But that relationship has certainly blossomed. Each year in the U.S., more than 16 billion jelly beans are produced specifically to fill the nation's Easter baskets. That's enough jelly beans to fill up a nine-story building!
Jelly beans are delightful any time of year. Stock up on red and pink jelly beans in February as a sweet alternative Valentine's Day treat. Or fill a candy dish with green ones as you celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We even carry black and orange jelly beans for Halloween!
Jelly beans are a staple at parties. Fill a jar with your favorite flavors or colors and make your guests guess how many are in the jar. Now that's a classic party game that everyone loves. Winner takes all! Teachers can create entire lesson plans around jelly beans and you won't hear any students complaining.
No other candy packs as much sweetness into it as the adorable jelly bean. They're just too cute to resist. And now that gourmet candy makers have come up with exotic flavors, there's no stopping their popularity.
