The Magic of Candy Inspired by the Universe of Willy Wonka

Few candy brands have captured the imagination as much as Wonka. Born from Roald Dahl's novel and popularized by the films Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the brand has given rise to real candies — and many have become classics in their own right.

When fiction becomes reality

It's an unusual story: the candy brand was created in 1971 to coincide with the release of the first film. In other words, Wonka candies exist because a book first imagined them. Since then, the range has survived far beyond the movies.

The Everlasting Gobstopper

Directly from the novel, where Willy Wonka imagines it as a candy that never disappears. The real version is a multi-layered hard candy that changes color and flavor as you suck on it. It doesn't last forever, but it lasts remarkably long — and that's exactly what makes it so charming.

The Runts

These small, hard, fruit-shaped candies have a surprising flavor intensity for their size. Everyone has their favorites, and everyone sorts the bag — it's almost a ritual.

The Nerds

Perhaps the brand's greatest success: these tiny, tangy crystals with irregular textures. They have since been made into Nerds Rope, Gummy Clusters, and a multitude of formats that remain extremely popular today.

An timeless spirit

What unites all these candies is the idea that the treat should be an experience, not just a taste. A candy that changes color, another that crunches strangely, a third that you sort by flavor — that's exactly the Wonka spirit: curiosity above all.

Where to buy Wonka candies in Quebec?

At Jujubes et Chocolats, we keep Wonka classics in stock: Everlasting Gobstopper, Gobstopper, Runts, and several formats of Nerds, including rainbow Nerds Rope.

We are at Galeries Saint-Hyacinthe (entrance no. 2). Delivery anywhere in Canada — free for orders over $55 — and free in-store pickup, no minimum purchase.