Jelly Bean?

Question

I was just wondering, it takes like..a week to make a single jelly bean right? I was just curious as to why it takes so long?

What do they have to do to it that takes so long?

Thanks..x

Answer 1

that's interesting.  Have you checked out food network under the wonder full life of food.  Or Alton Browns good eats

Answer 2

They don't make jelly Beans, They grow them.  When first picked from a jelly Vine, all jelly beans are green. They have to sit in a cool dark room for up to 10  days to change into the correct colors.

Answer 3

oh i didnt know that but thanks for telling me

Answer 4

Willy Wonka says haste makes waste...

Answer 5

But they don't make them "one at a time", silly goose!

Here's how it works (and why it takes about 8 days):