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Jolly Rancher
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Assorted flavors of Jolly Rancher candies
Type Fruit flavored hard candy
Owner Highlander Partners, L.P.
Country United States
Introduced November 22, 1949; 74 years ago
Markets United States
Previous owners Jolly Rancher Company
Beatrice Foods
Leaf, Inc.
Tagline Time for A Flavor Ride
Keep On Sucking

Jolly Rancher is a popular American brand of candy. It includes many types of sweets like hard candies, chewy gummies, and lollipops. There was even a line of Jolly Rancher soda!

This brand started in Colorado in the 1950s. Today, The Hershey Company owns Jolly Rancher. They have owned it since 1996.

The Sweet Story of Jolly Rancher

Jolly Rancher was started by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen in 1949. They wanted the name to sound like a friendly Western company. Their first Jolly Rancher Ice Cream Store opened in Golden, Colorado. This happened on May 28, 1949.

Selling ice cream was tough in the cold winter months. So, they started selling chocolates and a popular five-cent hot cinnamon taffy stick. People loved this taffy stick! Its popularity made the Jolly Rancher Company create more hard candies.

In 1966, the Jolly Rancher Company was sold to Beatrice Foods. Bill Harmsen still helped run the business for a while. Later, in 1983, a company called Leaf, Inc. bought Jolly Rancher. Then, in 1996, The Hershey Company bought Jolly Rancher from Leaf, Inc. Hershey also bought other famous candy brands at that time.

In 2002, Hershey moved the candy making to Mexico. This helped them save money. Later, in 2014, Hershey moved the candy production again. This time, it went to a plant in Granby, Quebec, Canada.

Jolly Rancher Flavors

Jolly Rancher started with a few classic flavors. These were watermelon, apple, and fire stix. Soon, they added cherry, orange tangerine, lemon, grape, peach, and sour apple. Over time, blue raspberry became a popular flavor and replaced lemon for a while.

Today, you can find cherry, blue raspberry, grape, green apple, and watermelon. There are also sour, cinnamon, and smoothie kinds. In 2013, lemon came back in a special bag just for lemon lovers.

In 2015, they offered a "Fruity Bash" bag. It had strawberry, mountain berry, lemon, orange, and pineapple. Then, in 2017, "Hotties" came out. These were spicy flavors like watermelon & cayenne pepper. In 2020, a tropical bag arrived with fruit punch, golden pineapple, lime, and mango. There's also a "red" bag with cherry, watermelon, strawberry, and fruit punch.

Some flavors have been stopped, like the passion mix. But peach flavor came back in 2020 in its own bag!

Types of Jolly Rancher Candies

Jolly Rancher makes many different kinds of candy. Here are some of the popular ones:

Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Product Variations
Product Description Sizes Ingredients Nutrition Value Year Introduced
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy A sweet hard candy with fruity flavors. They look glassy because of how they are made.
  • assorted bags with individually wrapped pieces
corn syrup, sugar, contains 2% or less of: malic acid, natural flavor, artificial flavor, artificial colorants: Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, mineral oil, lecithin
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Vitamin E
0%
0 mg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: []
1949
Jolly Rancher Fruit ‘N’ Sour A hard candy that is both fruity and sour. Flavors include 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
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Fruit & Sour Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
16g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [1]
2004
Jolly Rancher Cinnamon Fire A hard candy with a strong 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
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Cinnamon Fire
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 12g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [ ]
Jolly Rancher Fruity Bash This mix has lemon, mountain berry, strawberry, pineapple, and orange 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
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Fruit Bash Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [2]
2015
Jolly Rancher Lollipop These are hard candies on a stick. Bags have cherry, watermelon, green apple, and 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
Jolly Rancher Lollipops Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
16g
Sugars 13g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [3]
1999
Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy This is like the regular hard candy, but with no sugar. Flavors include watermelon, grape, apple, and raspberry.
  • 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
Jolly Rancher Sugar Free Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 146.44 kJ (35.00 kcal)
15g
Sugars 0g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [4]
2003
Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy This bag only has the popular red candy flavors. It includes cherry, watermelon, strawberry, and 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
Jolly Rancher Awesome Reds Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [5]
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Surge These hard candies have a sour powder in the middle. Flavors are green apple, watermelon, and 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
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Sour Surge Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 251.04 kJ (60.00 kcal)
14g
Sugars 10g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [6]
Jolly Rancher Holiday Candy Canes These are candy canes in classic Jolly Rancher flavors. You can find 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
Jolly Rancher Candy Canes
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 188.28 kJ (45.00 kcal)
12g
Sugars 9g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [7]
Jolly Rancher Tropical Hard Candy This candy has tropical fruit flavors. It includes fruit punch, golden pineapple, lime, pear, and mango.
  • 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
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [8]
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Hard Candy This package contains only the original Watermelon hard candy 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.
Jolly Rancher Watermelon Hard Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 292.88 kJ (70.00 kcal)
17g
Sugars 11g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [9]
2020
Jolly Rancher Chewy or Gummy Candy Product Variations
Product Description Sizes Ingredients Nutrition Value Year Introduced
Jolly Rancher Chews These are chewy candies with fruity flavors. They come in cherry, blue raspberry, watermelon, green apple, and 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
Jolly Rancher Chews
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 669.44 kJ (160.00 kcal)
36g
Sugars 27g
Dietary fibre 0g
2g
Saturated 1g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [10]
2001
Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chewy Candy These chewy candies have two flavors in one bite! They are sugar-coated on the outside and tangy inside. You can find cherry-orange and watermelon-green apple.
  • 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)
Jolly Rancher Awesome Twosome Chews
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 585.76 kJ (140.00 kcal)
31g
Sugars 22g
Dietary fibre 0g
2g
Saturated 1.4g
Trans 0g
Protein
<1g
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [11]
2010
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans These are soft, chewy candies shaped like classic jelly beans. Flavors include strawberry, orange, blue raspberry, watermelon, grape, and 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
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans Original Flavors
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 418.4 kJ (100.0 kcal)
26g
Sugars 18g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%DV
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
1%
20.0 mg
Sodium
3%
45 mg

Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 31g serving or 23 pieces.
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [12]
1997
Jolly Rancher Wild Berry Jelly Beans Small, bean-shaped candies with a hard outside and soft inside. Flavors are 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
Jolly Rancher Jelly Beans Wild Berry
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
28g
Sugars 20g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%DV
Calcium
0%
0.0 mg
Iron
0%
0.0 mg
Potassium
1%
20.0 mg
Sodium
3%
50 mg

Amounts converted and rounded to be relative to 31g serving or 23 pieces.
Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: []
2005
Jolly Rancher Misfit Two-in-One Gummies These gummies mix two Jolly Rancher fruit flavors. Combinations include green apple and cherry, blue raspberry and watermelon, and 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.
Jolly Rancher Misfits Two-in-One Gummies
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 376.56 kJ (90.00 kcal)
23g
Sugars 17g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: []
2019
Jolly Rancher Bites These are chewy fruit candies with a liquid filling inside. They have a chewy outer layer and a juicy center. Flavors include watermelon, cherry, and 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
Jolly Rancher Filled Gummies Bites
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 585.76 kJ (140.00 kcal)
32g
Sugars 22g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
2g
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: [13]
2003
Jolly Rancher Original Gummies Candy A chewy gummy candy made in the same original fruit flavors as the hard candies. These include 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
Jolly Rancher Gummies Candy
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 418.4 kJ (100.0 kcal)
25g
Sugars 18g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Jolly Rancher Sour Gummies Candy This is 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
Jolly Ranchers Sour Gummies
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
27g
Sugars 20g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: []
Jolly Rancher Jelly Hearts These are heart-shaped jelly beans for Valentine's Day. They come in cherry, strawberry, and watermelon flavors. They have a hard outside and a soft, gel-like inside.
  • 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.
Jolly Rancher Jelly Hearts
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy 460.24 kJ (110.00 kcal)
28g
Sugars 22g
Dietary fibre 0g
0g
Saturated 0g
Trans 0g
Protein
0g
Vitamins Quantity
%DV
Vitamin D
0%
0.0 μg
Minerals Quantity
%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 estimated using US recommendations for adults.
Source: []

How Jolly Ranchers are Made

Jolly Ranchers are made from a special sugar syrup. This syrup is boiled to a very high temperature. Then, it's cooled down super fast. This quick cooling stops sugar crystals from forming. That's why Jolly Ranchers look so clear and glassy!

As the syrup cools, flavors and colors are added. These are mixed into different batches. A special ingredient called malic acid is also added. This helps the candy last longer and adds more flavor.

Once the mixture starts to cool, it's pushed out into long, soft strings. These strings are then cut into candy-sized pieces. Finally, each piece is wrapped and put into packages.

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