Some of Jelly Belly's wilder flavors include Toothpaste, Dead Fish, and Dirt. We investigate how the company creates such flavors in their crazy candies.

This may sound un-American, but I detest jelly beans. A few decades ago, we elected a U.S. president who kept a jar of Jelly Belly beans on his desk. I have been suspicious of politicians ever since.

While there are certainly some knock-off brands selling the tiny, colorful, bean-shaped candies, the original Jelly Belly beans come in a multitude of fun (and often weird) flavors and have ...