First made1920
Made by thenHenry Heide
Made by nowFerrara Candy Company
StatusStill made
TypeJellies and gummies
What it is
Small, very hard, chewy fruit jellies, a classic movie box candy.
The story
- 1920: first made by Henry Heide.
Fun facts
- Jujubes date back to 1920.
Are Jujubes still made?
Yes. Jujubes are still made, by Ferrara Candy Company. Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Jujubes on Amazon.
If you like Jujubes
- Jujyfruits (1920): Very firm, starchy fruit jellies in shapes like a banana, pea pod, pineapple and asparagus bundle.
- Chuckles (1921): Five sugar-coated jelly candies in a row: lime, orange, cherry, lemon and licorice.
- Mike and Ike (1940): Chewy, oblong fruit candies in cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon and lime.
- Dots (1945): Chewy, fruity gumdrops in cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry.
See every candy from the 1920s or all jellies and gummies.
Frequently asked questions
When did Jujubes come out?
Jujubes were first made in 1920, by Henry Heide.
Who makes Jujubes now?
Ferrara Candy Company.
Are Jujubes discontinued?
No. Jujubes are still made by Ferrara Candy Company.
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Checked October 22, 2026. Jujubes is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.
