This is about the game in which beans come in a pair. For the game in which good & gross jelly beans have one flavor for each color, see Harry Potter Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.
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BeanBoozled (colloquially referred to as Bean Boozled) is a product line of jelly beans manufactured by Jelly Belly. Launched in 2007[1], the product combines traditional fruit and dessert-flavored jelly beans with intentionally unpleasant-tasting counterparts, creating a game-like experience for consumers. Each jelly bean pair shares an identical appearance, making it impossible to distinguish flavors apart visually. The product is marketed as a game of chance, in which participants test their luck typically by eating a randomly selected jelly bean without knowing whether it will taste pleasant or unpleasant.
The product is marketed as a playful and daring activity rather than a conventional confectionery. BeanBoozled is often used in group settings, such as parties or online challenges, where participants share their reactions to the unexpectedly intense or repulsive flavors.
The packaging of BeanBoozled has evolved over time, with distinct designs for each edition. The early editions featured bold, multicolored graphics, while the 6th and 7th editions adopted brighter, contemporary palettes with a mix of red, orange, cyan, and purple.
BeanBoozled products are sold in several formats:
- Standard boxes: Contain a mix of jelly beans and a spinner wheel for gameplay.
- Party packs: Larger quantities designed for group settings.
- Dispensers: Devices that randomly release jelly beans, adding an additional layer of unpredictability to the game.
Concept and Gameplay
Normal sized box of BeanBoozled, 5th edition
The core concept of BeanBoozled revolves around uncertainty and sensory challenge. Each box or bag contains 10 jelly bean colors, with each color corresponding to two potential flavors: one sweet or savory and the other deliberately unappealing or unusual. For example, a pale green jelly bean could taste like 
Juicy Pear or "Booger", while a cloudy orange jelly bean with red spots might be 
Peach or "Barf".
Participants typically use an included spinner wheel or jelly bean dispenser to determine which color to sample. The game relies on the visual similarity of each flavor pair, ensuring that players cannot distinguish between the pleasant and unpleasant flavors before tasting.
History
Main Article: Harry Potter Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans
BeanBoozled traces its origins to Jelly Belly’s earlier product, Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, which debuted in 2000[2] as a tie-in to the Harry Potter franchise. This earlier line included a mix of standard jelly bean flavors alongside bizarre options, such as Vomit, Earwax, and Grass. The popularity of Bertie Bott’s inspired Jelly Belly to develop BeanBoozled as a standalone product with an interactive element, emphasizing the unpredictability of flavor selection.
BeanBoozled was officially introduced in 2007 with a set of 10 flavor pairs, combining both existing Jelly Belly flavors and new, unorthodox ones. The line has since undergone multiple revisions, known as "editions", with two new flavor pairs added and two older ones retired in successive editions.
Editions
As of 2024, BeanBoozled is in its seventh edition. Each new edition introduces changes to the flavor lineup, replacing older combinations with new ones while retaining the product’s core structure of 10 jelly bean pairs.
Limited Editions
- Limited Throwback Edition (2017): Released to celebrate the 10th anniversary of BeanBoozled, this edition reintroduced flavors from the first three editions. The packaging featured retro-inspired designs.
- Minion Edition (2017): Tied to the release of Despicable Me 3, this version included exclusive flavors, such as Ba-na-na / Pencil Shavings and Sour Apple / Minion Fart.
Special Editions
- Fiery Five (2020): A spin-off focused solely on five spicy flavors, including Sriracha, Jalapeño, and Carolina Reaper.
Cultural Reception
BeanBoozled has become a popular party game and viral internet phenomenon. The challenge of eating the jelly beans, combined with the unpredictability of their flavors, has led to countless reaction videos on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. These videos often showcase participants' exaggerated responses to flavors, especially Rotten Egg, Barf, and Skunk Spray, contributing to the product’s enduring popularity.
While primarily marketed as a novelty, BeanBoozled has been praised for its creativity and playful engagement. However, some consumers have criticized certain flavors as excessively unpleasant, and the game is not recommended for individuals with a low tolerance for strong or unexpected tastes.
Flavors
Below is a table of all BeanBoozled lookalike flavors from all seven editions.
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Toothpaste | Berry Blue | 1st Edition | N/A | Toothpaste is a BeanBoozled jelly bean. It is a translucent light attractive blue, and it is Berry Blue's lookalike flavor. Due to its minty flavor, it is known as the most tolerable BeanBoozled flavor. This flavor does not contain actual fluoride and is completely safe to eat. |
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Barf | Peach | 1st Edition | N/A | Barf (formerly Vomit) is a BeanBoozled jelly bean that was introduced since BeanBoozled's debut. It is a medium-dark orange with red splotches to resemble harmless Peach jelly beans. The flavor was the result of a failed attempt at creating a cheese pizza flavor, where Jelly Belly accidentally used a smelly cheese.[3] This flavor does not contain actual vomit and is completely safe to eat. |
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Booger | Juicy Pear | 1st Edition | N/A | Booger is a BeanBoozled jelly bean. It is a light, pale, opaque green with darker green & light brown spots, resembling snot. It is Juicy Pear's equivalent and was intended to taste salty and earthy. Like all other BeanBoozled flavors, this flavor does not contain any actual boogers and can be swallowed. |
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Rotten Egg | Buttered Popcorn | 1st Edition | 7th Edition | Rotten Egg is a BeanBoozled bean, as Buttered Popcorn's equivalent. It is a white bean splashed with yellow, meant to represent egg white & yolk. The flavor was inspired by the smell released once a fridge with bad eggs is opened. Like all other BeanBoozled flavors, this flavor does not contain any actual egg and the flavor is completely artificial. |
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Baby Wipes | Coconut | 1st Edition | 4th Edition | Baby Wipes was a BeanBoozled bean (1st - 4th edition) and was the BeanBoozled equivalent of Coconut. it was a pure opaque white jelly bean, meant to resemble the appearance of a baby wipe. This flavor was as tolerable as Toothpaste, which is why it was removed and replaced with Spoiled Milk in the fourth edition. |
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Black Pepper | Plum | 1st Edition | 2nd Edition | Black Pepper was a BeanBoozled flavor, and was Plum's equivalent. It was a opaque dark indigo-purple color splashed with white splotches, which will sometimes cover most of the jelly bean. The indigo color mixed with white is meant to resemble the gray color of black pepper. This jelly bean was grey in Bertie Bott's but was changed to resemble Plum in BeanBoozled. |
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Skunk Spray | Licorice | 1st Edition | 4th Edition | Skunk Spray was a BeanBoozled flavor, which was introduced in the first edition and was removed in the fourth. It is a pure opaque black color, meant to resemble the fur on a skunk. It is the BeanBoozled equivalent of Licorice. This bean was notorious for being a 'lose-lose,' due to the fact the many people dislike black licorice. |
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Moldy Cheese | Caramel Corn | 1st Edition | 5th Edition | Moldy Cheese was Caramel Corn's BeanBoozled equivalent. It was an opaque light tan color overlaid with a medium orange, meant to resemble cheddar and mozzarella cheese. Its flavor, however, is meant to resemble blue cheese. It was retired in the fifth edition. |
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Ear Wax | Café Latte | 1st Edition | 2nd Edition | Ear Wax (commonly styled as "earwax") was the Café Latte BeanBoozled equivalent. It was a beige opaque jelly bean. It is still found in the Harry Potter Mix, but was removed from BeanBoozled in the very next edition after its release. |
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Pencil Shavings | Top Banana | 1st Edition | 3rd Edition | Pencil Shavings was the Top Banana (Ba-na-na in the Minion Edition) BeanBoozled equivalent, being introduced inBeanBoozled's debut. It is an opaque yellow that's dark enough to almost look brown, with brown blotches, meant to resemble the wooden interior and yellow-orange skin of a pencil. Its flavor is meant to resemble wood. It was retired in the 3rd edition. |
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Canned Dog Food | Chocolate Pudding | 2nd Edition | 6th Edition | Canned Dog Food was the Chocolate Pudding BeanBoozled equivalent. It is a opaque dark brown, resembling the appearance of dog food. Its flavor is meant to resemble the smell of dog food. It was replaced with Liver & Onions in the 6th Edition. |
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Centipede | Strawberry Jam | 2nd Edition | 3rd Edition | Centipede was the BeanBoozled equivalent of Strawberry Jam, being added in the second edition and being removed in the following edition. It is in Bertie Bott's, but is referred to as "Earthworm". It is an opaque violet-red jelly bean with darker red spots, meant to resemble the color of a centipede. |
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Stinky Socks | Tutti-Fruitti | 3rd Edition | N/A | Stinky Socks is a Bean Boozled flavor introduced in the third edition, still being available as of the current 6th edition. It is Tutti Fruitti's counterpart. It is a medium dark opaque pink jelly bean splashed with red, yellow, blue and green, meant to resemble colorful designs on socks. The flavor was inspired by the scent of a colleague's socks put in a bag and kept in a warm environment. |
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Lawn Clippings | Lime | 3rd Edition | 5th Edition | Lawn Clippings was the Lime BeanBoozled equivalent, being introduced in the third edition, and getting removed in the fifth edition. It is a medium transparent green jelly bean, meant to resemble grass. It is a Bertie Bott's flavor, simply called 'Grass.' |
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Spoiled Milk | Coconut | 4th Edition | 6th Edition | Spoiled Milk replaced Baby Wipes as Coconut's equivalent, and it is a pure white jelly bean, resembling the color of milk. This flavor took 6 months for Jelly Belly to perfect. The flavor was inspired by the smell of milk left in the closet for a few days, and also includes vinegar too to make the taste realistic. |
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Dead Fish | Strawberry Banana Smoothie | 4th Edition | N/A | Dead Fish is Strawberry Banana Smoothie's BeanBoozled equivalent, and it is commonly confused for Barf since their colors are similar. It is a bright orange with light red splotches. The flavor is meant to taste like dried, stale fish and the flavor was inspired by the scent of a fish market. |
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Stink Bug | Toasted Marshmallow | 5th Edition | N/A | Toasted Marshmallow's BeanBoozled equivalent is Stink Bug. It is a tannish-white jelly bean splashed with brown, meant to represent the color of an insect. It tastes notably similar to the Skunky Spray. It was introduced in the 5th Edition. |
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Dirty Dishwater | Birthday Cake | 5th Edition | 7th Edition | Dirty Dishwater is the BeanBoozled equivalent of Birthday Cake. It is a pale, opaque white covered with various colored spots, to represent different colors on dishes. The flavor is inspired by dirty soapy water. |
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Old Bandage | Pomegranate | 6th Edition | N/A | Old Bandage is Pomegranate's BeanBoozled equivalent, introduced in the sixth edition. It is a medium red jelly bean with both dark & light red spots, representing blood and a bandage. Its flavor is inspired by the smell of a hospital, and the taste of blood. |
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Liver & Onions | Cappuccino | 6th Edition | N/A | Liver & Onions is the Cappuccino BeanBoozled equivalent, having been introduced in the sixth edition. It is a dark opaque brown jelly bean splashed with white, with the brown representing the liver & meat, and white representing onions. It tastes notably similar to the Canned Dog Food with a hint of onion. |
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Wet Dog | Top Banana | 7th Edition | N/A | Wet Dog is the Top Banana BeanBoozled equivalent, having been introduced in the seventh edition. It is an opaque yellow that's dark enough to almost look brown, with brown blotches, representing the fur of a wet dog. It tastes close to the smell of a dog that’s been bathed, but without the soapiness of the water. |
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Burnt Rubber | Licorice | 7th Edition | N/A | Burnt Rubber is the Licorice BeanBoozled equivalent, having been introduced in the seventh edition. It is a pure opaque black color representing tire rubber. It tastes like the smell of a tire that’s caught on fire on the road. |
Trivia
- BeanBoozled is inspired by Harry Potter Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans.
- Some retired flavors from BeanBoozled, such as Grass and Earwax, remain available in Jelly Belly's Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans product line.
- As of the seventh edition, there are only three jelly bean pairs from the first edition still present, those being;
- Berry Blue / Toothpaste
- Peach / Barf
- Juicy Pear / Booger
- Due to some flavors of BeanBoozled being so bad, some people have literally threw up from eating them. (although all BeanBoozled Beans are safe to consume, so it is only from the taste.)
- Due to its mechanism, the BeanBoozled bean dispenser may dispense two beans per dispense instead of the usual one.
- Out of the 20 flavors in Bertie Bott's, 10 of them are/have been in BeanBoozled. They are:
- Banana (good flavor, in BeanBoozled as Top Banana (Ba-na-na in Minion Edition), equivalent Pencil Shavings, added in 1st edition and removed 3rd edition)
- Black Pepper (bad flavor, equivalent Plum, added in 1st edition and removed 2nd edition)
- Booger (bad flavor, equivalent Juicy Pear, added in 1st edition)
- Earthworm (bad flavor, in BeanBoozled as Centipede, equivalent Strawberry Jam, added in 2nd edition and removed 3rd edition)
- Earwax (bad flavor, equivalent Café Latte, added in 1st edition and removed 2nd edition)
- Grass (bad flavor, in BeanBoozled as Lawn Clippings, equivalent Lime, added in 3rd edition and removed 5th edition)
- Marshmallow (good flavor, in BeanBoozled as Toasted Marshmallow, equivalent Stink Bug, added in 5th edition)
- Rotten Egg (bad flavor, equivalent Buttered Popcorn, added in 1st edition)
- Tutti-Fruitti (good flavor, equivalent Stinky Socks, added in 3rd edition)
- Vomit (bad flavor, in BeanBoozled as Barf after 1st edition, equivalent Peach, added in 1st edition)