Jujyfruits

In this article, we want to address the issue of Jujyfruits, which has become relevant in recent times. Jujyfruits is a topic that has aroused the interest of academics, researchers, professionals and the general public. In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of publications, research and debates around Jujyfruits, which has encouraged further study and understanding. Therefore, it is essential to analyze and reflect on Jujyfruits, in order to acquire greater knowledge and understanding about its impact in different areas. That is why in this article we propose to provide a broad and detailed look at Jujyfruits, addressing its different dimensions, implications and possible future perspectives.

Not to be confused with Juicy Fruit.
Jujyfruits package design circa 2011
An assortment of Jujyfruits

Jujyfruits are a chewy, gumdrop-like starch-based candy, manufactured by Heide Candy Company, a subsidiary of Ferrara Candy Company. Jujyfruits began production in 1920. They were popular in movie houses along with Heide's other gummy candy, Jujubes.[1]

Description

The Jujyfruits shapes are Asparagus Bundle, Banana, Grape Bundle, Pea Pod, Pineapple, Raspberry, and Tomato.[1] The banana shape is stamped with "HEIDE". Fruity flavors correspond to the colors (not the shapes) and include raspberry (red), anise/licorice (black), lime (green), orange (orange), and lemon (yellow).[1] The candies are firm and harden with age or when chilled. A sour variety is also available.

Until January 1999, the green sweets were mint flavored. Hershey (the parent company at the time) changed them to lime after a customer survey found that mint was not a popular flavor.

Ingredients

As of January 2024, the ingredients listed on Jujyfruits boxes are:

Brand extension

Jujyfruits package design circa 1977 with the belt buckle promotion

In the 1970s, Jujyfruits held a promotion where customers could send five dollars and a token from a Jujyfruits carton to the Heide Candy Company and receive a brass buckle and leather belt in return.[2]

Jujyfruits was featured in the TV series Seinfeld's fifth-season finale, "The Opposite", and was also briefly mentioned in the sixth-season episode "The Scofflaw".

The romantic fantasy film Beastly features a main character (Lindy) with a penchant for Jujyfruits.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. - Who We Are". Farley's & Sathers Candy Company, Inc. Archived from the original on 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2010-04-07.
  2. ^ "Jujyfruits Promotion". The Candy Wrapper Museum. Archived from the original on 2010-01-08. Retrieved 2010-04-07.