The Food That Built America Season 5 Episode 6
In the early 1900s, an underestimated confectioner creates the first wrapped penny candy–the Tootsie Roll. Meanwhile, an unemployed salesman transforms medicinal hard candy into a fruit flavored, multipack designed purely for fun with Tropical Charms. The two go on to kickstart an entire industry of nationally branded candies and transform the lollipop into a global icon.
Serie: The Food That Built America
Episode Title: Penny Candy Craze
Air Date: 2024-03-31