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 Lebanese confection, amardeen, a thick paste made from dried apricots. [1] Made from real fruit, these fruit leather products are fat-free and kosher. [2]

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Flavors

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

Other flavors such as Sour Plum are found at certain times and locations.

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References

  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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