Jujube (confectionery)
Type of candy
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Jujube (/ˈdʒuːdʒuːb/ or /ˈdʒuːdʒuːbiː/; also known as jube, jubejube or juju) is a gummy type of candy drop.
Alternative namesJube, Ju Ju Drop
TypeConfectionery
American jujubes | |
| Alternative names | Jube, Ju Ju Drop |
|---|---|
| Type | Confectionery |
History
A recipe for "pate de jujubes" was published in 1709.[citation needed] The recipe called for gum arabic, sugar, and the date-like jujube fruit. In 1853, both "ju ju paste" and "ju ju drops" were sold by confectioners.[1] Later, recipes used various flavorings instead of jujube fruits.[2]
See also
- Candy Raisins
- Chuckles
- Gumdrop
- Jelly bean
- Jujube fruit
- Jujyfruits
- Midget Gems (also known as Mini Gems)
- Mint (candy)
- Wine gum
- Heide Candy Company
