After drying, the jelly beans go through a polishing process using edible wax to achieve their signature shine. Each batch is carefully monitored to ensure consistent flavor, size, and color.

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I IMAGINE WORLD BUILT AROUND JELLY BEANS. JELLY BEANS ARE MADE POPULAR DURING THE CIVIL WAR, AND THE FIRST CANDIDATE EVER BE SOLD BY THE POUND. AND THE POPULARITY TOOK OFF AGAIN WHEN RONALD REAGAN ...

Colorful. Hard-shelled. Sugary sweet. We all know jelly beans as the classic go-to candy on Easter. The confection is as inextricably linked to the springtime holiday as hopping bunnies ...

Along with the likes of gummy worms, jelly babies and cola bottles, jelly beans are also a popular sweet for supermarkets to make their own versions of. Many of which seem to be far cheaper than ...

As you can see from the map above, jelly bean preferences are extremely varied. In a normal year, over 16 billion beans are consumed just for the Easter season. Talk about bulk candy! That should ...

IT’S LIKE CANDY LAND. OH, I’M EXCITED THAT THEY’RE BACK. I LOVE JELLY BEANS. SHE’S NOT THE ONLY ONE. KEITH EWING TRAVELED ABOUT 60 MILES TO STOCK UP ON HIS FAVORITE SWEET TREAT.

Today, my thoughts are on a candy that is indicative of Easter. I am referring to jelly beans, which are now in short supply and perhaps have disappeared from candy dishes and Easter baskets.