What is Black Jack® Guma?

Black Jack® Gum is a type of rubber flavored licorice that has a long and famous history in the United States. Many people are looking at the Black Jack® Gum with Nostalgia and it is known that the candies went to a large extent to look for it. Unfortunately, for fans of this classic rubber, production runs tend to be occasionally and limited, so if you notice some on your travels, you should definitely pick it up.

The first patent for chewing rubber in the United States until the mid -18th century. In 1871, the inventor Thomas Adams was introduced to Chicle, a natural rubber product from the Latin American evergreen tree. He invented the gums machine and initially sold an unwavering product called Snapping and Strething. In 1884 he had a clear idea of ​​adding liquorice to the rubber, marketing as Adams Black Jack and became immediate success.

This rubber has a unique place in American history for several reasons. It was the first performance of the flavored rubber to the American market, laying the base PRO cinnamon, mint and many other gum flavors. It was also the first rubber to sold in individually wrapped bars; Before the introduction of Black Jack®, consumers ate rubber in pieces or balls and sometimes they were obliged to cut it off from mass protocols.

By 1970, Black Jack® Guma was made regularly, but slow sales led the manufacturer to reduce its production. After this point, the product changed their hands several times and eventually ended up in the hands of Cadbury in 2003. Cadbury produces rubber regularly, usually in small quantities, and often emerge quickly when it reaches the market.

If you want to trace the Black Jack® Gum to try yourself, a good place to look is nostalgic retailers with candies. These companies buy a large number of products like Black Jack & Reg;; Gum, when they come to the market and then sell, sometimes with very reasonable marking. If you are looking for “noStalgian candies "with a favorite search machine, you should be able to find some such sellers. You can also find it in a local confectionery store, especially if the store is operated by people with kindness for nostalgic candies.

Tip for Bonbon fans: Cadbury claims that another run of GUM Black Jack® is scheduled for autumn 2008.