With Halloween coming soon, that means only one thing really: candy.
Anyone who trick-or-treated as a child knows that there's always one or two houses that dish out some obscure candy. So, between now and October 31st, we'll take quick looks at obscure candies (and some popular ones as well), just so you know what exactly you're getting yourself into.
Today: Jujubes
What they're made of: Mainly starch, gum, corn syrup, oil, wax, artificial colors/flavors, and natural flavors.
Who owns it: Ferrara Candy Corporation
Background: They were introduced in 1920 and have maintained a cult-like following ever since. And like most cults, those on the outside can't quite understand why. The gum drop can trace its history back to the 18th century, but for some reason there's a small segment of the American population who finds the basic gum drop too exciting, and goes for the Jujube instead.
Jujubes are the gummy cousin to the also gummy Jujyfruits. Whereas Jujyfruits are softer and try to look like actual fruits with a corresponding flavor, Jujubes will have none of that.
Jujubes are shaped like gum drops with a much tougher gummy exterior, with flavors ranging from lemon to violet--and the colors do not correspond to the flavor. (Orange tastes like lilac, for example. Naturally.)
What they taste like: A stale gummy bear with a bad attitude.
Halloween Tick-or-Treat Candy Grade: D
You'll be picking Jujubes out of your back teeth for at least 2 to 3 days after you eat them.
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