Black Jack (confectionery) facts for kids
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Owner | Barratt |
| Introduced | 1920 |
| Markets | Europe |
| Nutritional value per | |
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| Energy | 327 kcal (1,370 kJ) |
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74.2g
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| Sugars | 41.0g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.0g |
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3.2g
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| Saturated | 1.6g |
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Protein
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0.4g
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| Minerals | Quantity
%DV†
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| Sodium |
0%
0.79 mg |
Black Jack is a popular type of chewy candy. It has a strong aniseed flavor, which is a bit like licorice. These candies are made with a special chewy base, similar to gelatin.
Black Jack sweets are currently made by the Barratt brand, which is part of Valeo Confectionery. You can find them in Europe, especially in the UK.
History of Black Jack
Black Jack candies have been around for a long time. They were first introduced in 1920.
Early Manufacturers
In the 1920s, a company called Trebor Bassett used to make Black Jacks. The candy wrappers looked different back then. Some of the early designs featured characters that are now considered outdated. You can even see an example of an old wrapper at the V&A Museum of Childhood in London.
What's Inside Black Jack?
Black Jack candies are known for their unique flavor and chewy texture. Here are the main things they are made of:
- Glucose Syrup
- Sugar
- Water
- Palm Oil
- Colour (Vegetable Carbon)
- Beef Gelatine
- Acid (Citric Acid)
- Emulsifier (Soya Lecithin)
- Aniseed Oil
- Spirulina Concentrate
Each small pack of Black Jack candies usually weighs about 33.6 grams. Inside, you'll find around 15 individual chews.
