Rootbeer Barrels 4.5 oz/127 g (pack of 3)

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Individually wrapped Dad's Root Beer flavour hard candy barrels. Dad's Root Beer Barrels are a nostalgic favourite and are the original root beer barrels! These original root beer barrels are delicious hard candy in a classic, timeless flavour. Root beer is a mixture of flavors – but with some brands, you’ll find one element is more pronounced. With Claeys, for example, there’s a strong hint of licorice. And with Mike and Ike’s, there are fruitier, lemony tones.

In 1886, Hires began to bottle a beverage made from his famous extract. By 1893, root beer was distributed widely across the United States. Non-alcoholic versions of root beer became commercially successful, especially during Prohibition. [8] [9] Their root beer flavored hard candy comes in a six-ounce bag. You’ll get about 32 pieces in each one. It’s the perfect size for picnics or keeping the kids quiet on a long car journey! a b c Dietz, B; Bolton, Jl (April 2007). "Botanical dietary supplements gone bad". Chemical Research in Toxicology. 20 (4): 586–90. doi: 10.1021/tx7000527. ISSN 0893-228X. PMC 2504026. PMID 17362034. Since safrole, a key component of sassafras, was banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1960 due to its carcinogenicity, most commercial root beers have been flavored using artificial sassafras flavoring, [1] [2] but a few (e.g. Hansen's) use a safrole-free sassafras extract. [3]Some people will enjoy the milder flavor of home-made root beer. Others like the more intense hit of commercially produced versions. Beyond its aromatic qualities, the medicinal benefits of sassafras were well known to both Native Americans and Europeans, and druggists began marketing root beer for its medicinal qualities. [5] A Hires' root beer advertisement from 1894 They’re individually wrapped in clear plastic inside the bag. You can see the rich brown color, but won’t have to worry about them getting glued together when it’s hot. And if you want to share them around, you won’t have to worry about germs. All the flavorings are artificial too. So if you’re looking for a sweet treat for little ones – or yourself – there are healthier options out there. IBC’s root beer candies are shaped like the traditional barrel. And they’re sugar-free, making them a great choice for your teeth as well as your waistline!

The flavor of Root Beer Barrels candy is reminiscent of the effervescent and herbal notes found in traditional root beer. It offers a sweet and slightly spicy taste that evokes the classic soda flavor. Mug Root Beer: Mug Root Beer was originally marketed as “Belfast Root Beer” during the 1940s by the Belfast Beverage Company. The product name was later changed to Mug Old Fashioned Root Beer, which was then shortened to Mug Root Beer. Currently manufactured and distributed by PepsiCo, Mug's brand mascot is a bulldog named “Dog.”

Funderburg, Anne Cooper (2002). Sundae Best: A History of Soda Fountains. Popular Press. pp.93–95. ISBN 978-0879728540– via Google Books. The other thing to note with these is that they’re a little brittle. If you like to crunch your hard candy, you’ll enjoy them. If you prefer a chewier texture, though, go for a different brand.