Jelly Belly rolls out superfruits flavors

FAIRFIELD, Calif. The candy makers known for innovative jelly bean flavors have made history once again with the introduction of the Superfruit Mix, the newest flavors of Jelly Belly jelly beans.

The assortment includes acai berry, Barbados cherry, cranberry, blueberry and pomegranate made with natural flavors, real juices and colors derived from natural sources.

The Superfruit Mix supplies 25% of the daily value of Vitamin C. All five flavors are made with colors derived from such natural sources as purple carrot juice, black currants, grape skins and hibiscus. In addition, the company developed a new jelly bean recipe for this collection of flavors using tapioca syrup and evaporated cane juice, a less processed form of refined white sugar.

Jelly Belly beans are gluten-free, dairy-free, gelatin-free and certified OU Kosher. The new Jelly Belly Superfruit Mix will be released in 3-oz. and 5.75-oz. pouch bags, 12 per case this summer. Additional information is available from JellyBelly.com.