Jolly Rancher is an American brand of candy that offers a variety of hard candies, gummies, lollipops, and sour snacks with fruity and tangy flavors. The brand is known for its bold and intense flavors that are loved by people of all ages.
Jolly Rancher was founded in 1949 by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen in Golden, Colorado.
The Harmsen's originally sold ice cream, but soon shifted their focus to candies.
In the 1970s, the Jolly Rancher Company was sold to Beatrice Foods.
In 1983, the brand was acquired by Hershey's, which continues to own and market it today.
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The original Jolly Rancher hard candies come in a variety of flavors, including watermelon, cherry, grape, apple, and blue raspberry.
Jolly Rancher Gummies are juicy, fruity, and bursting with flavor. They come in a variety of shapes and flavors.
Jolly Rancher Lollipops are hard candy on a stick. They come in a variety of flavors and are perfect for sucking or crunching.
Jolly Rancher Sour Surge are sour hard candies that feature a burst of sweet flavor inside. They come in a variety of tangy flavors.
The most popular Jolly Rancher flavors include watermelon, green apple, cherry, grape, and blue raspberry.
Jolly Ranchers are technically vegan since they don't contain any animal-derived ingredients. However, they are processed in facilities that may also process non-vegan items, so they may not be suitable for those following a strict vegan diet.
Jolly Ranchers are generally considered gluten-free since they do not contain any gluten-containing ingredients. However, they may be processed in facilities that also process gluten-containing products, so cross-contamination may be a concern for some people with severe gluten allergies.
The Jolly Rancher flavor mix includes the following flavors: watermelon, cherry, grape, apple, and blue raspberry.
Jolly Rancher candies are widely available in grocery stores, convenience stores, and online retailers.