Pez is a brand of candy and mechanical dispensers that was first introduced in Austria in 1927. The candy is small, rectangular with rounded edges, and comes in a variety of fruit flavors. The dispensers initially had a small character head on top, which has now expanded to include licensed characters from popular franchises such as Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, and more.
Pez was first developed in Austria in 1927 as a compressed peppermint candy.
The name Pez comes from the German word for peppermint, 'Pfefferminz'.
In 1948, the first Pez dispenser was introduced, which had a small character head on top.
In the 1950s, Pez began producing dispensers with licensed characters.
Pez has expanded globally and now has manufacturing and distribution centers in Europe, North America, and Asia.
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The original Pez candy is a small, rectangular candy with rounded edges that comes in a variety of fruit flavors.
Pez dispensers come in a variety of shapes and sizes, with many featuring licensed characters from popular franchises such as Star Wars, DC Comics, Marvel, and more. The dispensers work by sliding a small lever back, which opens a compartment for the candy to be dispensed from.
Pez dispensers can be found at many retail stores such as Target, Walmart, and drugstores. They can also be purchased online from websites such as Amazon and the Pez website.
Pez candies are vegan and gluten-free, as they are made with sugar, corn syrup, adipic acid, hydrogenated palm kernel and palm oils, mono- and diglycerides, natural and artificial flavors, glycerin, and food colorings. However, some of the dispensers may contain gluten, so it is best to check the packaging or contact the company for more information.
While it is possible to refill Pez dispensers, it is not recommended as it can damage the delicate machinery inside. Additionally, Pez candies are designed to be used with specific dispensers, so using other types of candy may not work as well.
The rarest Pez dispenser is the 1982 World's Fair Astronaut B, which was only given out to VIP guests of the World's Fair in Knoxville, Tennessee. It is estimated that only 2000 were made and it is highly sought after by collectors.
Yes, Pez does offer a sugar-free option with a variety of flavors, including peppermint, cherry, and strawberry. The sugar-free candy is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium rather than sugar.