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Jolly Rancher

Not to be confused with Jolly Roger.
Jolly Rancher
Jolly Ranchers.jpg
Assorted flavors of Jolly Rancher candies
Product typeFruit flavored hard candy
OwnerIconic IP Interests, LLC
Produced byThe Hershey Company
CountryUnited States
IntroducedNovember 22, 1949
MarketsUnited States
Previous ownersJolly Rancher Company
Beatrice Foods
Leaf, Inc.
Websitehersheys.com/jolly-rancher

Jolly Rancher is an American brand of sweet hard candy, mostly defined by its assortment of bold fruit flavors,[1] gummies, fruit chews, jelly beans, lollipops, gelatin desserts, gum, and sodas.[2] It is currently manufactured by The Hershey Company. The product was originally produced by the Jolly Rancher Company, founded by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen of Golden, Colorado.[1] In addition to candy, the Jolly Rancher Company made ice cream and chocolate which was sold at several "Ranch Maid Ice Cream" stores in the Denver area. The organization’s name was meant to suggest a hospitable, western company.[1]

History

Bill and Dorothy Harmsen founded the Jolly Rancher Company in 1949, choosing the name to give the impression of a friendly Western company. They initially sold candy, chocolate and ice cream in the Denver, Colorado, area, but found that ice cream was hard to sell in the cold winter months, and so they decided to focus on hard candies which sold at all times of year.[3]

In 2002, Hershey closed the Wheat Ridge, Colorado, plant and moved the manufacturing of the candy to Mexico to save costs.[4]

Flavors

Jolly Rancher original flavors were watermelon, apple, and Fire Stix. They then introduced cherry, orange tangerine, lemon, grape, peach, and sour apple. Eventually, blue raspberry replaced lemon. Current flavors include cherry, blue raspberry, grape, green apple, fruit punch and watermelon. There are also sour, cinnamon, and smoothie varieties. In 2013, lemon was reintroduced in an all-lemon bag. In 2015, Jolly Rancher offered a "Fruity Bash" variety bag which includes strawberry, mountain berry, lemon, orange, and pineapple. In 2017, Jolly Rancher offered a "Hotties" variety bag which includes watermelon & cayenne pepper, blue raspberry & sriracha, cherry & habanero, and green apple & ginger. In 2020, Jolly Rancher offered a tropical variety bag featuring fruit punch, golden pineapple, lime, and mango flavors. They also offer a "red" bag, which included cherry, watermelon, strawberry and fruit punch. As of 2012, the passion mix, which included the peach flavor, and the wild berry mix were discontinued by The Hershey Company. The Hotties mix has been discontinued as of 2019. In 2020, the peach flavor has been brought back in an "all-peach" bag, and replaced the mountain berry flavor in the Fruity Bash bag.

Products Variations

Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Product Variations
Product Description Sizes Ingredients Nutrition Value Year Introduced
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy A sweet hard candy, mostly defined by fruity flavors made of amorphous solids and formed from highly concentrated sugar solutions giving them a crystallized, glassy appearance.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, contains 2% or less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Mineral Oil, Lecithin[5]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.2 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
10 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18 g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [1]
 1949[6]
Jolly Rancher Fruit ‘N’ Sour A hard candy with both fruit flavors and sour mixed together including Wild Strawberry, Green Apple, Watermelon, Cherry and Blue Raspberry.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Mineral Oil, Lecithin[7]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Fruit & Sour Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
16g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18 g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [2]
 2004[8]
Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Fire A hard candy with cinnamon spice flavor
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Mineral Oil, Lecithin[9]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Cinnamon Fire
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars12g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [3]
Jolly Rancher Fruity Bash The Jolly Rancher Fruity Bash assortment consists of lemon, mountain berry, strawberry, pineapple, orange flavored hard candies.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Mineral Oil, Lecithin[10]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruit Bash Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [4]
 2015[11]
Jolly Rancher Lollipop Jolly Rancher Lollipops are a hard candy on a stick. Each assorted bag comes with cherry lollipops, watermelon lollipops, green apple lollipops, pink lemonade lollipops.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, Contains 2% or less of: Sodium Lactate, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6. Lecithin, BHT[12]
Jolly Rancher Lollipops Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
16g
Sugars13g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.8 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
15 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 17g serving or 1 piece.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [5]
 1999[13]
Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy is a variation of the traditional Jolly Rancher hard candies, but with zero sugar. Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy comes in watermelon, grape, apple, and raspberry flavors.
  • standard 3.6 oz
  • 2.75 oz
 Isomalt, Polyglycitol Syrup, Contains 2% or less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6. Mineral Oil, Lecithin[14]
Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy146.44 kJ (35.00 kcal)
15g
Sugars0g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 16g serving or 4 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [6]
 2003[15]
Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy is an assortment variation including only the popular red candy flavors. Flavors include cherry, watermelon, strawberry, fruit punch.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Pectin, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1. Mineral Oil, Lecithin[16]
Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.2 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
10 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [7]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Surge Jolly Rancher Hard Candy with a sour powdered center. Flavors include green apple, watermelon, blue raspberry.
  • standard 1.5 oz
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, Contains 2% or Less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Lactate, Baking Soda, Tricalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6. Mineral Oil, Lecithin[17]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Surge Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
14g
Sugars10g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
10 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 16g serving or 4 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [8]
Jolly Rancher Holiday Candy Canes Jolly Rancher Holiday Candy Canes are candy cane shaped treats made in the original Jolly Rancher Hard Candy flavors like Blue Raspberry, Cherry and Green Apple.
  • standard 5.28 oz
  • 13 oz King Sized
  • 3.5 oz
  • 1.55 oz minis
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Lactate, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Glycerin, Lecithin[18]
Jolly Rancher Candy Canes
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy188.28 kJ (45.00 kcal)
12g
Sugars9g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
10 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 12g serving or 1 piece.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [9]
Jolly Rancher Tropical Hard Candy Jolly Rancher Tropical Hard Candy delivers tropical fruit flavors with a blend of fruit punch, golden pineapple, lime and mango flavors.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Mineral Oil, Lecithin, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6[19]
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18 g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [10]
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Hard Candy Jolly Rancher Watermelon Hard Candy is a package of just the original Watermelon hard candy fruit flavor.
  • box of individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Mineral Oil, Lecithin, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 6.[20]
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars11g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
0 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18 g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [11]
 2020[21]
Jolly Rancher Chewy or Gummy Candy Product Variations
Product Description Sizes Ingredients Nutrition Value Year Introduced
Jolly Rancher Chews A variation on consistency from a traditional Jolly Rancher hard candy, the Jolly Rancher Chews are a chewy candy made in various fruity flavors. Individually wrapped in assorted bags, flavors include cherry, blue raspberry, watermelon, green apple, strawberry.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, contains 2% or less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 6, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Mineral Oil, Lecithin[22]
Jolly Rancher Chews
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy669.44 kJ (160.00 kcal)
36g
Sugars27g
Dietary fibre0g
2g
Saturated1g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
2.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
1%
20 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 41g serving or 9 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [12]
 2001[23]
Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chewy Candy Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chews are intended to provide the consumer with two flavors in one bite. These bite-sized chewy candies have a sugar-coating on the outside flavor, with a tangy second flavor on the inside. There are two flavor combinations in each bag: cherry-orange pieces and watermelon-green apple pieces.
  • assorted bags of bite-sized pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Enriched Wheat Flour, Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Vegetable Oil, Palm Kernel Oil, Palm Oil, Contains 2% or less of: Citric Acid, Modified Potato Starch, Glyceryl Monostearate, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Lactate, Cornstarch, Tartaric Acid, Glycerin, Lecithin, Soybean Oil, Salt, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Carrageenan, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative)[24]
Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chews
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy585.76 kJ (140.00 kcal)
31g
Sugars22g
Dietary fibre0g
2g
Saturated1.4g
Trans0g
Protein
<1g
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
1.5 mg
Iron
2%
0.2 mg
Potassium
0%
13.4 mg
Sodium
2%
35 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 39g serving or 13 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [13]
 2010[25]
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans are a soft, chewy variation of the traditional Jolly Rancher hard candies, made to look like a classic jelly bean in size and shape. Jolly Rancher Jelly Bean flavors include strawberry, orange, blue raspberry, watermelon, grape, green apple.
  • standard 14 oz
  • 10 oz cartons
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cornstarch, Contains 2% or less of: Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Gum Acacia, Limonene, Mineral Oil, Carnauba Wax, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6[26]
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy418.4 kJ (100.0 kcal)
26g
Sugars18g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
20.0 mg
Sodium
3%
45 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 31g serving or 23 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [14]
 1997[27]
Jolly Rancher Wild Berry Jelly Beans Small bean-shaped candies with a hard exterior shell and soft inside. Jolly Rancher Wild Berry Jelly Beans are made in flavors like wild strawberry, blue raspberry, mountain berry, strawberry watermelon, and raspberry lemonade.
  • assorted bags or cartons with bite-sized pieces
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cornstarch contains 2% or less of: Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Gum Acacia, Limonene, Carnauba Wax, Mineral Oil, Artificial Color: Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6[28]
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans Wild Berry
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
28g
Sugars20g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
20.0 mg
Sodium
3%
50 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 31g serving or 23 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [15]
 2005[29]
Jolly Rancher Misfit Two-in-One Gummies Jolly Rancher Misfit Two-in-One Gummies combine Jolly Rancher fruit flavors. Flavor combinations include green apple and cherry, blue raspberry and watermelon, strawberry and lemon.
  • standard 3.15 oz
  • 3.4 oz King Sized
  • 6.3 oz Heart Shaped Valentine’s Box
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Malic Acid, Contains 2% or Less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Lactate, Baking Soda, Tricalcium Phosphate, Maltodextrin, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6. Mineral Oil, Lecithin.[30]
Jolly Rancher Misfits Two-in-One Gummies
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy376.56 kJ (90.00 kcal)
23g
Sugars17g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
2%
30 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 28g serving or 5 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [16]
 2019
Jolly Rancher Bites Jolly Rancher Bites are chewy fruit candies with an inner filling. These fruit-filled gummies consist of a chewy outer layer with a liquid filling. Jolly Rancher Bites flavors include watermelon, cherry, green apple.
  • standard 10 oz
  • 2 oz
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Gelatin, Modified Food Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Pectin, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Coconut Oil, Sodium Citrate, Carnauba Wax, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1[31]
Jolly Rancher Filled Gummies Bites
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy585.76 kJ (140.00 kcal)
32g
Sugars22g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
2g
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.9 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
2%
25 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 42g serving or 11 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [17]
 2003[32]
Jolly Rancher Original Gummies Candy A chewy gummy candy created in the same original fruit flavors of the Jolly Rancher Hard Candies like cherry, green apple, grape, blue raspberry and watermelon.
  • standard 5 oz
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch Contains 2% or Less of: Malic Acid, Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Mineral Oil, Carnauba Wax, Limonene Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6[33]
Jolly Rancher Gummies Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy418.4 kJ (100.0 kcal)
25g
Sugars18g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
2%
35 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [18]
Jolly Rancher Sour Gummies Candy A Jolly Rancher Gummy Candy with a sour sugar coating on the outside
  • standard 5 oz
  • small 4.5 oz
 Corn Syrup, Sugar, Modified Cornstarch, Malic Acid Contains 2% or Less of: Natural Flavor, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Artificial Color: Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1, Yellow 6[34]
Jolly Ranchers Sour Gummies
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
27g
Sugars20g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
2%
30 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 18 g serving or 3 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [19]
Jolly Rancher Jelly Hearts Jolly Rancher Valentine’s Day Jelly Hearts are heart-shaped jelly beans that come in cherry, strawberry and watermelon flavors. The heart-shaped jelly beans have a hard exterior shell and soft gel interior.
  • 11 oz bag
 Sugar, Corn Syrup, Modified Cornstarch, Contains 2% or less of: Cornstarch, Citric Acid, Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Mineral Oil, Carnauba Wax, Confectioner's Glaze, Artificial Color: Red 40, Beeswax.[35]
Jolly Rancher Jelly Hearts
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
28g
Sugars22g
Dietary fibre0g
0g
Saturated0g
Trans0g
Protein
0g
VitaminsQuantity %DV†
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
MineralsQuantity %DV†
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
0%
0.0 mg
Sodium
0%
5 mg
Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 30g serving or 11 pieces.
†Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [20]

Chemistry

Jolly Ranchers are amorphous solids, meaning their molecular arrangements have no specific pattern. They are hard, brittle, rigid, translucent and have low molecular mobility.[36] Jolly Ranchers are formed from highly concentrated sugar solutions (greater than 95% sugar) and have extremely high viscosity. Their "glassy" appearance is a result of the way they are processed. During processing, the sugar syrup is cooled so rapidly that no crystals have time to form. Jolly Ranchers hold their solid shape when kept in temperatures less than the glass transition temperature (Tg). If the temperature is greater than the Tg, the hard and glassy-like structure of the Jolly Rancher becomes a soft and rubbery material.[37]

Manufacturing

Jolly Ranchers are manufactured by creating a solution of corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, or fructose syrup that is boiled to a temperature of 160 °C (320 °F) and cooled to create a supersaturated mixture that is roughly 2.5 percent water.[38] As the mixture is cooled, natural and artificial flavoring and artificial colors are added to individual batches of syrup solution which are later mixed with malic acid to improve shelf life and add further flavor. Once the mixture begins to cool, it is then extruded into long malleable strings that are cut to size and individually wrapped and packaged.[39]

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