I remember as a child, jelly beans were rather lacking in variety. They either seemingly only came in only one flavour, that being sugary and tasting like nothing identifiable, or if you were lucky, you had flavoured jelly beans, with their idealised artificial versions of fruit flavours. And also liquorice, would would go uneaten because plain black liquorice is a blight upon the landscape of confectionery.

1. Customise jelly beans for branding.
2. Promote health benefits of jelly beans.
3. Create lasting impressions with gift sets.

Of course then Jelly Belly seemed to arrive on the scene, and the Harry Potter franchise with their fantastical description of Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans  stirred the imagination. Suddenly all one flavour mixed beans, or fake fruit flavours weren't good enough. No, we had to have more. And more was what we got. The following list is for 22 of the more unusual flavours of Jelly Beans out there, some of them fantastic, others, a cruel surprise for the unsuspecting.

Crazy Jelly Bean Flavours

1. Draft Beer - Non Alcoholic, but why not enjoy the taste of beer in a candy?
2. Champagne - Because if you're going to be eating a non alcoholic candy that tastes like booze, do it with sophistication.
3. Tabasco - The lovers of spicy foods would eat this purely for the challenge. They're generally like that.
4. Barf - Utterly disturbing
5. Boogers - How would they even go about creating that taste?
6. Baby Wipes - wouldn't it taste like a kind of soapy detergent?
7. Vomit - How does this differ from Barf I wonder?
8. Earwax - again, how did they even figure out how to make this?
9. Earthworm  - also a worrying flavour to have created. Did someone have to eat worms until they got the flavour down right?
10. Pancakes and Maple Syrup - Now we're talking
11. Habanero Pepper - Another challenge for the spicy food lover to pit themself against. I've known people who didn't consider it spicy until they had tears coming out of their eyes, had turned bright red, and were sweating like they ran a marathon.
12. Egg Nog - How festive
13. Margarita
14. Chili Mango
15. Lychee
16. Green Tea
17. Wasabi
18. BBQ Banana - Why would you even BBQ a banana and what would it even taste like?
19. Bacon - because everything is better with Bacon
20. Tiramisu
21. Buttered Popcorn
22. Chocolate Pudding - Because chocolate just isn't good enough, it needs to be chocolate in pudding form.

Customisation Tips

Customizing jelly beans is a great way to promote a brand or business. Here are some ways that companies can customize jelly beans:

• Personalised Packaging: Companies can personalize the packaging of jelly beans by adding their logo or brand name to the packaging. It will help in promoting their brand and create brand awareness among the consumers.
• Customised Flavours: Companies can customize the flavor of jelly beans to match their brand's products or services. For example, if a company is selling coffee, they can create a coffee-flavored jelly bean to promote their brand.
• Customised Colours: Companies can customize the colors of jelly beans to match their brand's colors. It will help in creating a visual association between the brand and the jelly beans.
• Gift Sets: Companies can create gift sets of customized jelly beans with other promotional products to create a lasting impression on their clients.

Health Benefits of Jelly Beans

Promotional jelly beans are not only a tasty treat but also have some health benefits. Here are some health benefits of jelly beans that companies can promote:

• Energy Boost: Jelly beans contain sugar, which provides an instant energy boost to the body. Companies can promote jelly beans as a quick energy source for their clients.
• Gluten-Free: Jelly beans are gluten-free, which makes them a safe snack for people with gluten allergies. Companies can promote jelly beans as a gluten-free snack option.
• Low-Fat: Jelly beans are low in fat, which makes them a guilt-free snack option. Companies can promote jelly beans as a low-fat snack option.
• Mood Booster: Jelly beans contain sugar, which releases endorphins in the body, making people feel happy and relaxed. Companies can promote jelly beans as a mood booster.

Final Thoughts

In conclusion, jelly beans are a versatile promotional product that companies can use to promote their brand. Customizing jelly beans and promoting their health benefits are just some ways that companies can use jelly beans to create brand awareness and promote their products or services.

Originally seen on: http://mentalfloss.com/article/78439/22-worlds-craziest-jelly-bean-flavors