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Who Invented the Gumdrop?
The gumdrop was invented by a chemist and candy maker named Percy S. Truesdell. In 1915 he changed the texture of this sugar concoction. By adding starch in a formula he developed at Ohio State University, he changed a hard candy into a smooth, chewy delight. He later became known as the “Gumdrop King”.
Uses for Gumdrops
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Crafty Gumdrops
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Gumdrop Penguins |
DIY Gumdrops
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Other Gumdrop Tidbits
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Candy Land Game Available on Amazon |
An interesting sidelight is the fact that the classic board game Candy Land features both a Gumdrop Pass and a Gumdrop Mountain.
Then there is the song by Barney called "If All The Raindrops" (The Raindrop Song) with the line:
If all the raindrops were lemon drops and gumdrops, oh what a life I would lead.
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A more modern offshoot of the original gumdrop are today's popular 'gummies' in the form of gummy bears and gummy worms. Kids seem to love these gelatin-based chewable sweets.
Summary
So, enjoy a gumdrop, or two or three, on National Gumdrop Day, February 15, or any day of the year this chewy treat appeals to you.
Happy Gumdrop Day!
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(c) Gumdrop Holiday Review by Wednesday Elf written on 2/15/2019. Updated on 2/15/2023
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