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Joray Fruit Rolls

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A box of variously flavored fruit rolls

Joray Fruit Rolls are an apricot-based fruit snack produced by Joseph Shalhoub & Son, Inc, founded 1886 by George Shalhoub after immigrating from Lebanon. Joray Fruit Rolls were developed by Louis Shalhoub in the 1970s and have been produced in New York City since then.[citation needed] The fruit roll is a derivative of the Levantine confection, amardeen, a thick paste made from dried apricots.[1] Made from real fruit, these fruit leather products are fat-free and kosher.[2]

Flavors

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Joray Fruit Rolls come in 10 different flavors.[3]

  • Apricot
  • Watermelon
  • Strawberry
  • Cherry
  • Sour Apple
  • Pineapple
  • Grape
  • Fruit Punch
  • Raspberry
  • Sour Plum
  • Orange (discontinued)

Other flavors such as Sour Plum are found at certain times and locations.[citation needed]

References

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General references

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  • Gershenson, Gabriella (2007). "JOSEPH SHALHOUB & SON, INC". New York Press. Archived from the original on August 7, 2007.

Inline citations

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  1. ^ "Amardeen". fustaq. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Fun Facts". Joray Candy. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Shop". Joray Candu. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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