How Jelly Belly Jelly Beans Are Made

A toothsome episode of the Popular Mechanics series Made Here takes a tour inside the Jelly Belly factory in Fairfield, California, to learn how their renowned flavored jelly beans are made.

…See how Jelly Belly makes 1,680 jelly beans per second. First produced in 1976 with just eight flavors, Jelly Belly now offers more than 100 varieties from traditional flavors like Very Cherry to more controversial flavors like Buttered Popcorn.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.