Are jelly beans the greatest thing ever invented?
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Probably not, as each of us is partial to something when it comes to candy, so while some of us may be passionate about jellybeans, others could be more into chocolate-covered peanuts, or caramels, or candy bars or whichever candy it is they eat since a kid.
No matter, because jelly beans have a pretty large fan club in the States, with Americans eating billions of them (about 16 billion) during Easter time alone. Wow!
Well, April 22nd is National Jelly Bean Day and what a great excuse to be gobbling up a few favorite flavors. In case you run out of ideas, here are some of the most popular in America.
- Juicy pear; watermelon; orange; cotton candy; black licorice; cinnamon; cherry; buttered popcorn; green apple; chocolate; blueberry; coconut; strawberry.
You can usually find any jelly bean flavor packed individually within a single bag, although most people choose combination jelly beans, especially those of us who like to gobble up a handful of them all at once. That flavorful fruity overload sure feels good to the taste buds!
Jelly bean combinations to enjoy right now
Some jelly beans are best devoured as they are, but when it comes to certain 1+1 combos, definitely try these ones:
- tabasco + buttered popcorn: buttered popcorn is Americans’ no. 1 favorite jelly bean (?) and you should expect salty and savory flavor that surprisingly pairs delicious with tabasco, which is spicy and sweet and nowhere near America’s most appreciated flavors. Yet there you have it, a delicious pair!
- cotton candy + birthday cake remix: this one has to appeal to the inner child in everyone, with cotton candy ranked one of the most popular flavors and the second the flavor of a dream cake come true. Mix together to satisfy a childhood crave!
- orange + raspberry: is for anyone who turns their nose up at popcorn flavor and root beer flavor or any unconventional flavors of the sorts. Add some kiwi and lime to the mix and you got the recipe for a delicious fruit salad.
- green apple + cinnamon: two peoples’ favorites into a single combo make a recipe for candy apple. Mix 2 green apple jelly beans with 1 cinnamon flavor, close your eyes, and let it feel like Christmas.
- juicy pear + raspberry: juicy pear is no. 6 favorite flavor in America, so if you haven’t already, try it by itself and then mix with 1 raspberry flavor for a gourmet dessert.
- green apple + juicy pear: beans in the green family make good combos, so mix with kiwi, mango and lemon-lime also for a serious mix.
- licorice + chocolate: with root beer flavor and wild blackberry flavor for taste buds who appreciate a strong flavor.
- strawberry + blueberry: with cantaloupe and kiwi flavors for another mix that packs a fruity punch.
- licorice + buttered popcorn: to which you’ll need to add another buttered popcorn, so that’s 1+2 to make a winner combination.
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A word of caution: jelly bean flavors and combinations cause addiction, thus consume responsibly and at your own risk.