Tootsie Rolls

Tootsie Rolls are a 'chocolatey chew' candy that has been manufactured in the United States for over 100 years. The cylindrical chocolate candies come individually wrapped in a slip of brown paper, and are a well known piece of Americana. They are one of the best selling candies in America and throughout the world today.

Product History

In 1896 Leo Hirshfield came to America and started producing his chocolatey-chew candy in a small New York City shop, naming the product after his daughter's nickname. By 1905 production moved to a four-story factory in New York. In 1917, the name of the company was changed to Sweets of America, and the company was listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1922. In 1931 the Tootsie Pop, a lolly pop with Tootsie Roll filling was invented. During World War II Tootsie Rolls were added to soldier's rations because of their ability to withstand 'severe weather conditions.' In 1966 the name of the company became Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. In 1996 Tootsie Roll celebrated its 100th anniversary. Currently sixty million Tootsie Rolls and twenty million Tootsie Pops are produced every day.

On a side note, there are currently 17 flavors of Tootsie Roll.

The Jingle

Whatever it is I think I see

The world looks mighty good to me

'cause Tootsie Rolls are all I see

Whatever it is I think I see

Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me

Tootsie Roll how I love you chocolatey chew

Tootsie Roll I think I'm in love with you

Whatever it is I think I see

Becomes a Tootsie Roll to me.

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Categories: Confectionery | Snack foods