Orange jelly candy facts for kids
Sticks of orange jelly candy still wrapped
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | China |
| Orange jelly candy | |||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 鮮橙花軟糖 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 鲜橙花软糖 | ||||||||||
| Literal meaning | fresh orange flower soft candy | ||||||||||
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Orange jelly candy is a special kind of soft candy. It comes in finger-sized sticks. You can usually find these candies in food stores in Hong Kong. Many candies in Hong Kong come from other places. These include Europe, mainland China, and the United States. But orange jelly candy is one of the few that has always been made right there in Hong Kong.
The Sweet History of Orange Jelly Candy
Back in the 1980s, these candies had a cool feature. They came with a thin, clear layer around them. This layer was actually edible, meaning you could eat it! The candy is made at the Smith's confectionery factory. This factory is located in a place called Kwun Tong. The jelly sticks are very soft and taste super sweet. Even though they are called "orange jelly candy," they don't really taste much like oranges.
Other Candies from Smith's Factory
In the early 1990s, the same company made another candy. It was a hard candy called Orange Arm-Cicle. This name is a fun play on words. It sounds like "icicle" because of its pointed shape. It also sounds like "arm" because it could spin, a bit like a lollipop. Just like the jelly candy, the Orange Arm-Cicle didn't taste like oranges. However, it came in many different flavors. Its color would often change during special Public holidays in Hong Kong.
