What’s in our candy?
Of course, we want all our candy to taste great, but we also care deeply about quality and transparency. Here are the details on our most commonly used—and frequently asked about—ingredients.
A simple carbohydrate found naturally in plants like beets and sugarcane that provides sweetness, flavor, and contributes to the texture and color of our candy.
Purified, concentrated solutions of carbohydrates extracted from corn that provide body, control crystallization, and help our products stay fresh. We do not use High Fructose Corn Syrup in any of our products.
Carbohydrates derived from corn that act as a gelling agent, providing body and the soft, chewy texture in our candies.
A protein-rich gelling agent derived from pork that creates PEEPS® marshmallow’s signature light, soft texture with a creamy bite.
Dry roasted medium runner split peanuts meeting exacting standards for color, texture, and moisture that deliver the undeniably crunchy experience in GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®.
Highly regulated food additives like Red 40 and Yellow 5 that enhance the vibrant appeal of our candies, with each batch meeting FDA standards before use.
A food-grade edible coating derived from tree sap that provides a high-gloss finish and protects our candy from humidity and temperature changes.
did you know…
In 1953, it took 27 hours to create one PEEPS® marshmallow chick. Today, thanks to technology, it takes 6 minutes
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On average, 5.5 million PEEPS® are produced daily yielding a total of 2 billion PEEPS® per year across all seasons
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It would take 430 million PEEPS® bunnies to circle the moon
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Yellow still remains America’s best selling color of PEEPS® chicks and bunnies
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MIKE AND IKE® brand was introduced in 1940
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If you lined up each piece of MIKE AND IKE® candies produced in one year end-to-end, they would reach around the Earth 3 times
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The origin of the MIKE AND IKE® name is a common curiosity among fans of the brand. Legend has it that the name came from a 1920’s vaudeville act “MIKE AND IKE® – we look alike”. While there are many theories, the true origin remains a mystery
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More than 8.7 million pieces of MIKE AND IKE® candies are produced during a typical 7-hour school day
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HOT TAMALES® remains the #1 Cinnamon flavored candy brand in the US
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HOT TAMALES® brand was introduced in 1950
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GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® were developed during World War I and used by the US military as a rations bar. The high-energy recipe and unique taste made it popular with the troops
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GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS® brand candies were first made in Philadelphia, PA by the Goldenberg family in 1917 and acquired by Just Born in 2003