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Who doesn’t love a good jelly bean? Jelly beans are a fun, chewy, and fruity candy. Almost everyone loves them, but very few people know their history.The Family History of Jelly BeansThe origin of the jelly bean dates back more than 500 years ago to Greece. Others date the origins to early Rome and Biblical times.Turkish delight is the closest known confectionary relation to the jelly bean. Turkish delight originally consisted of jellied sugar-coated-in powdered sugar. Turkish delight evolved i …

Where did Nerds candy first get their start? Nerds came onto the market many years ago back in 1983 and they were introduced under the brand name Willy Wonka Candy Factory Company, they came from the Sunmark Corporation and quickly became one of the most popular candies of the decade. It would be several years later when Nerds candy would be purchased by Nestle in 1988. Later on the Nerds candy would end up with the Ferrero Group after it was sold by Nestle for over $2 billion. Who makes …

We all know chocolate is delicious, but did you know it can be good for you? That's right! Your favourite sweet treat can benefit your health in several ways. Here are some surprising facts about the health benefits of chocolate. First, let's keep it real. We're mostly talking about dark chocolate, not sugar-filled milk chocolate. Choccy can contain serious calories, so it's not known as a healthy food. However, dark chocolate contains much less sugar than milk chocolate, and it also boas …

Everyone loves to satisfy their sweet tooth craving with a great lolly. Lollies bring out the kid's personality in us and are available in different colours and flavours. Again, lollies are a great way to bring life to a party. But, with all the varieties and excitement around lollies, what is the history behind them? Read on to learn the sweet history of Australian lollies. Who Invented Australian Lollies? Australian lollies have a long history. Evidence shows they date ba …