Watch as we eat a jelly bean as hot as a spoonful of Tabasco
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The jelly bean is getting a makeover.
That morsel of sugary goodness with kiddie flavors like grape, strawberry, root beer and beyond has taken a more sophisticated turn.
Introducing David’s Signature Beyond Gourmet Jelly Beans, named after creator David Klein --who by the way, was the brainchild behind Jelly Belly. No longer with The Jelly Belly Candy Company, he's been busy creating candies that appeal to more grown up palates.
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Exotic flavors like Thai Curry, Himalayan Sea Salt, Ginger and Bacon mimic the more savory side of food. And for those who can handle the heat, there's a spicy line --with flavors like wasabi, chipotle, and jalapeno --that hurt so good.
The company says the beans are made from ingredients from around the world, using only 100 percent natural flavors and colors. The beans don't come cheap. A 16 tray sampler will set you back about $17 dollars or if you buy by the pound, you'll shell out about $16.
We tried the hottest of the line Habanero, which we were told is like eating a spoonful of Tabasco.
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It was hotter than my palate could handle, and I'm from Texas! I think I'll just stick to Himalayan Sea Salt.