No- not close. Jelly beans have been around for over 100 years. Jelly Belly started making them no more than 50 years ago/
They were first founded by David Klein and then bought by the Herman Goelitz candy co.
the corner shop
anywhere
the first ones were Very cherry, root beer, cream soda, Tangerine, Green apple, LemonLicorice, And Grape_ This was written by alex from New river