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Jellies and gummies

Gumdrops, jellies and chewy fruit candies. 7 classics, when each came out and who makes it now.

1945Dots Still made 1957Swedish Fish Still made 1950Hot Tamales Still made 1940Mike and Ike Still made 1920Jujubes Still made 1921Chuckles Still made 1920Jujyfruits Still made

Every jellies and gummie on Original Candy House

  • Jujubes (1920): Small, very hard, chewy fruit jellies, a classic movie box candy. Still made.
  • Jujyfruits (1920): Very firm, starchy fruit jellies in shapes like a banana, pea pod, pineapple and asparagus bundle. Still made.
  • Chuckles (1921): Five sugar-coated jelly candies in a row: lime, orange, cherry, lemon and licorice. Still made.
  • Mike and Ike (1940): Chewy, oblong fruit candies in cherry, strawberry, orange, lemon and lime. Still made.
  • Dots (1945): Chewy, fruity gumdrops in cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry. Still made.
  • Hot Tamales (1950): Chewy cinnamon candies, the spicy cousin of Mike and Ike. Still made.
  • Swedish Fish (1957): Chewy, fish-shaped candies. Still made.

The oldest here is Jujubes, first made in 1920.

Frequently asked questions

What are some classic jellies and gummies?

Jujubes, Jujyfruits, Chuckles, Mike and Ike, Dots, Hot Tamales and Swedish Fish.