We had a layover in Phoenix. In addition to the usual overpriced snacks, and beverages they had a small section for local flavors. In Phoenix, this means Cactus Candy.
I had to get it. Not to eat it. I'm kind of afraid of it, to be honest. Back when I mentioned cactus candy in You Say it First, I had no idea that such things existed. I had just been listening to a lot of Jacques Dutronc and the idea of cactus flavorant being surprisingly popular amused me.
I was going to joke about how they got the idea from me, but according to the copyright date on the box, this stuff has been around since before I was born.
So, how are they? A lot like lemon gumdrops, except with a bit more lemon and a little less gummyness. Cactus juice is the sixth thing on the ingredient list. I'm going to assume that the cactus-flavored jellybeans had a lot more cactus flavor to them.