8 Things You Need To Know Before Eating Jolly Ranchers
You'll never look at strawberry the same way.
By 
Very important information.
Crunching a Jolly Rancher is like rolling the dice.
When it comes to Jolly Ranchers, beware of candy glass. If you bite into them right away, the candies will shatter. On the flip side, suck on them too long and they'll develop sharp, tongue-poking edges. Eeeek!
They make excellent shots.
Next time you want something sweet and fruity from the bar, order a Jolly Rancher shot, or make 'em at home as shots or a cocktail. Vodka, melon liqueur, and cranberry juice with ice should do the trick.
They hail from Colorado.
The Jolly Rancher company was founded in 1949 by Bill and Dorothy Harmsen of Golden, CO and was first sold in candy and ice cream stores in Denver. The name was meant to remind people of the hospitality of the west.
One serving is 3 pieces.
If you're trying to avoid binge eating the whole bag (why try? Follow your heart …), know that the recommended serving size is 3 pieces at 70 calories (or 23 blissful calories each). Move over, Twizzlers! There's a new low-fat snack!
Those red/pink Jolly Ranchers are actually different flavors.
Reach your hand into a bag and you're likely to pull out a red one, but those 'red ones' could actually be Cherry, Watermelon, Fruit Punch, or Strawberry. The red flavors are so popular, you can even buy bags made exclusively of the red flavors.
Speaking of Strawberry, it can be tough to find.
We did some very scientific testing (read: jammed my hand into the bag a few times and surveyed what I got) and found that strawberry Jollies aren't always easy available. If you grab one at first touch, consider yourself lucky. On the flip side, the bags are usually full of the classic cherry flavor. It's not unusual to find twice as many cherries and strawberries in a picked-over bag. Again, hard evidence? Maybe not. But definitely proof of the peoples' preference …
Is there any better green apple candy out there?
Answer: no. Green Apple Jolly Ranchers are a fave of green apple flavor fans, and are widely considered to be some of the best GA candy around.
Their melting point is 350º.
Feel like making some homemade Jolly Rancher-inspired treats at home? The hard candies will melt in an oven set at 350º after about 5 minutes.
45 Best Packable Beach Food Recipes
8 Things You Should NEVER Keep On Your Kitchen Counter
I Tried Ninja's Outdoor Pizza Oven
I Blind-Tasted 7 Cottage Cheese Brands & The Winner Is Better Than Good Culture
