History of JellyBeans The origin of the jelly bean are lost in time, and only a part of its history is still known. People believe the center of a Jelly Bean is part of a Mid-Eastern delight known as Turkish Delight that dates back to Biblical times. Jelly beans quickly earned a place among the many glass jars of "penny candy" in general stores. It wasn't until the 1930s, however, that jelly beans became a part of Easter traditions. Because of their egg-like shape, jelly beans became associated with the Easter Bunny. Since 1976, there have been two types of jellybeans, gourmet and traditional.Gourmet jelly beans tend to be softer and smaller than traditional jelly beans. Also, gourmet jelly beans are flavored in both the shell and the middle. Traditional beans typically contain flavor only in the shell. |