Jelly Belly Licorice jelly beans in 3.5 oz bags. Real licorice flavor. Great candy for a party, gifts or giveaways. The first licorice candy was really an attempt by an English pharmacist to disguise the bitter flavor of medicine. It tasted so good he took the medicine out and made a candy. Real licorice is used in this bean. All Jelly Belly jelly beans are certified OU Kosher by the Orthodox Union.