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Retro Bubblegum Balls

Retro Bubblegum Balls

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Dubble Bubble. The MOST successful bubblegum and one of the earliest made in 1928. THEN - CAME candy-coated bubblegum balls, with a perfectly crunchy candy shell and bubblegum worthy of hundreds of bubbles. Beautiful. Bountiful in True Treats' own capsule. Beautiful. Bountiful in True Treats' own capsule.

DID YOU KNOW: Candy-makers were coming up with wild and fancy-free versions of bubblegum since the late 1800s. But the results were disappointing. Tasteless. Texture that dissolved. Bubbles that adhered to the skin. Then, a young accountant at the Fleer Gum Company came up with an altogether new iteration of bubblegum: Dubble Bubble. Soft texture, with a sweet dependable flavor, and the bubbles! Big, light, and easy to peel from the face....and - a deliberately misspelled name!

 

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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!

True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.