The Food That Built America S05E06 - Penny Candy Craze

Episode Overview

In the early 20th century, a little-known candy maker invents the Tootsie Roll, the first-ever wrapped penny candy. At the same time, a jobless salesman reimagines medicinal hard candy, turning it into a vibrant, fun fruit-flavored multipack called Tropical Charms. Together, they spark a revolution in the candy industry, paving the way for nationally recognized brands and elevating the lollipop to international stardom.

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