FAQ'S
Got a burning question you really need the answer to? Then look no further, our FAQs are here with everything you need to know. If we happen to miss something, then no worries, just get in touch with us directly and we’ll get that answered for you!
ALLERGENS
Is The Jelly Bean Planet® lactose-free / gluten-free?
The Jelly Bean Planet® only uses a glucose syrup which has been specially processed to remove gluten, to ensure it’s 100% gluten-free. We are happy to say that The Jelly Bean Planet® products are indeed lactose-free.
Why Are Your Jelly Beans No Longer Vegetarian?
Our gourmet jelly beans are not vegetarian. We use two ingredients that are sourced from insects: “shellac” and “beeswax”. These ingredients are used to give our beans their glossy shine and to protect them from going stale too quickly.
Is The Jelly Bean Planet® Kosher certified?
The Jelly Bean Planet® facility and our range are Kosher Certified by the Orthodox Union and are audited annually. Note: any items (re)packed outside of The Jelly Bean Planet cannot be Kosher certified under The Jelly Bean Planet’s certification. Any Kosher certification of these items would require Kosher certification from the facility in which they are (re)packed.
Does The Jelly Bean Planet® contain E-numbers?
Yes, our recipe does contain E-numbers, but we use only plant-based colors for our gourmet jelly beans.
Is The Jelly Bean Planet® GMO-free?
The Jelly Bean Planet® is indeed GMO-free and has certifications from all raw material suppliers to prove it. Since we are an Irish brand, we need to follow EU protocol in the production of our delicious jelly beans.
INGREDIENTS
Does the Jelly Bean Planet® contain natural flavors and colors?
Technically, The Jelly Bean Planet® no longer uses colors as the jelly beans are now only colored with other ‘foods’. Fruit and vegetable concentrates are 9 not classified as colors, so therefore it’s technically not possible to state ‘natural colors’. As per its ingredients list, The Jelly Bean Planet® is made with natural flavors. We work closely with leading European Flavour Houses to ensure that the natural flavors selected for use in The Jelly Bean Planet® products are not only of high caliber, but can provide an optimal flavor profile. In addition to that, we make sure that the consistency and texture of The Jelly Bean Planet beans are exceptional for the ultimate gourmet experience.
What’s the difference between natural flavors and artificial ones?
The term ‘natural’ for the description of flavoring may only be used if the flavoring component is entirely of natural origin. Artificial flavors are flavors that are not found in nature and are produced by chemical synthesis.
Where does the ‘jelly-like’ texture come from in The Jelly Bean Planet® if there is no gelatine?
The Jelly Bean Planet® has developed a recipe using starch, which creates the desired texture, yet eliminates the requirement for gelatine.
Does The Jelly Bean Planet® contain real fruit juice?
Yes! All the fruit-flavored jelly beans in The Jelly Bean Planet® range, e.g. tangerine, contain juice concentrates (apple, orange, pineapple) for a juicier, fruitier flavor. These concentrates are not used in flavors such as Salted Caramel due to its flavor profile.
OUR BEANS
What is a gourmet jelly bean?
Good question! Gourmet is often used to refer to high-end food, which is premium in quality, unique in flavor and requires special preparation. It’s a very apt descriptor for The Jelly Bean Planet® as a premium sugar confectionery brand, with a unique variety of flavors, which takes 2 weeks to produce, due to the specialist production process. Unlike regular jelly beans which have a generic center with a flavored shell, our gourmet jelly beans are flavored from the chewy center to the crisp shell, for a truly gourmet experience, appreciated by jelly bean aficionados all over the world.
Why does The Jelly Bean Planet® packaging say 36 HUGE flavors? How can a flavor be huge?
36 HUGE Flavors became the descriptor for our signature 36 flavor mix as part of our 2019 brand redesign. A more fun and intriguing descriptor, it highlights that although The Jelly Bean Planet® jelly beans are smaller in size than regular jelly beans, they are much more intense in flavor. ‘Huge’ is a play on words which conveys that the jelly beans may be small in size but they are big in flavor. ‘How big are the flavors?’ ‘Huge!’
WHERE TO BUY
Where can I buy the Jelly Bean Planet® in the US??
You can find our delicious gourmet jelly beans online in Amazon, or in store at Sweetish Candy.
Where can I buy the Jelly Bean Planet® outside the US?
You can buy The Jelly Bean Planet® only in the US.
Can I buy the Jelly Bean Planet® products online?
Indeed you can, simply visit Amazon and go wild.Our products are also available in Sweetish Candy’s online store.
