Article: Jelly beans can be appealing, appalling

CAROLYN FEIBEL, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
03-26-2005

Jelly beans can be appealing, appalling -- Watch out for 'vomit' and dirt flavors
By CAROLYN FEIBEL, STAFF WRITER
Date: 03-26-2005, Saturday
Section: NEWS
Edtion: All Editions

When it comes to Easter candy, jelly beans rank number two after chocolate. So they try harder.

Just look at the variety of flavors. Spaghetti-flavored. Buttered popcorn. Ever try the much-feared "vomit" flavor? It's hidden disarmingly in a pleasing red-and-peach-speckled bean.

If these rude and juvenile novelties offend your palate, rest assured.

The traditional fruit-flavored jelly bean is still a dominant player at Easter time, with sales topping 16 ...

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