Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

What makes Jelly Belly beans different from other jelly beans?

Answer:

Jelly Belly jelly beans differ from ordinary jelly beans because of their authentic and intense flavours, the number of flavours, the smaller size, the brilliant colours and, of course, the Jelly Belly name on every bean. Developed for the sophisticated palate, most Jelly Belly flavours use fine natural ingredients, whenever possible, to flavour the beans, i.e., chocolate, peanut butter, coconut, fruit juice concentrates and fruit purees like strawberry, pear and jalapeño pepper. These “true-to-life” flavours are mixed into the centre and the shell.

Question:

How long does it take to make a Jelly Belly bean?

Answer:

It takes 7 to 21 days to make a Jelly Belly bean, and we’re not kidding! It’s an involved process carried out by master candy makers using both modern methods and age-old techniques. See it for yourself at our California factory tours offered daily.

Question:

How can I tell if I’m getting genuine Jelly Belly beans?

Answer:

Just look for the name on each bean. The “Jelly Belly” name is your guarantee that you’re eating “The Original Gourmet Jelly Bean.” And, we even put the name on the white ones!

Question:

Are all product gluten free ?

Answer:

We do not use gluten in any of our current flavours of Jelly Belly jelly beans; however, we do use corn starch in all of our jelly beans.
Our Jelly Belly jelly beans and Jelly Belly Confections Pectin, Mellocreme and Gelatin candies are gluten-free and considered safe for the celiac-sprue patient to consume.
In addition, you requested information regarding two specific areas:   “The source of our ‘modified food starch’ and which ‘natural flavours and artificial flavourings’ are used in our products.”
In regard to the source of our “modified food starch,” we use corn.  Our “natural flavours” are identified on all packaging, and include fruit juice concentrates, fruit purees, coffee, peanut butter, chocolate, coconut and cocoa powder.  We also use oil of peppermint, lemon, lime and tangerine oils to flavour Jelly Belly beans featuring those particular flavours.
These products contain gluten and must be avoided:
All of our Jelly Belly Confections Chocolate Malt Balls, Licorice Pastels, Licorice Bridge Mix, Dimples, Christmas Dimples, Deluxe Christmas Mix, and Speckled Chocolate Malted Eggs.

Question:

How many Jelly Belly beans are there in a 1kg bag?

Answer:

There are 880 Jelly Belly beans in a 1kg bag.  All counts are approximate, of course.

Question:

Are Jelly Belly jelly beans dairy-free?

Answer:

Yes.  We work very closely with all of our ingredient suppliers to ensure that all ingredients are free of dairy.

Question:

How many calories and carbohydrates are in a single Jelly Belly bean?

Answer:

There are 4 calories per bean, or about 100 calories per single serving (25 beans).  They have approximately 1 gram of carbohydrate per bean and zero fat.  Jelly Belly beans offer a satisfying burst of flavour for a modest calorie investment.  They are also certified kosher.