Joray Fruit Rolls
American apricot-based fruit snack
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. The fruit roll is a derivative of the Levantine confection, amardeen, a thick paste made from dried apricots. Made from real fruit, these fruit leather products are fat-free and kosher.
Flavors
Joray Fruit Rolls come in 10 different flavors.
Apricot
Watermelon
Strawberry
Cherry
Sour Apple
Pineapple
Grape
Fruit Punch
Raspberry
Sour Plum
Orange (discontinued)
References
General references
Gershenson, Gabriella (2007). "JOSEPH SHALHOUB & SON, INC". New York Press. Archived from the original on August 7, 2007.
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