what are jelly beans made of
The basic ingredients of jelly beans include sugar, corn syrup, and pectin or starch. Relatively minor amounts of the emulsifying agent lecithin, anti-foaming agents, an edible wax such as beeswax, salt, and confectioner's glaze are also included.ost jelly beans are sold as an assortment of around eight different flavors, most of them fruit-based. Assortments of spiced jellybeans and gumdrops are also available, which include a similar number of spice and mint flavors.