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Number (in billions) of jelly beans manufactured for Easter, according to CandyStore.com. The most popular flavor in the U.S. is Buttered Popcorn (we are, after all, a country of chardonnay drinkers), followed by Cinnamon, Black Licorice, Cherry, and Watermelon. However, not all flavors are equally compelling. Bizarre bean flavors include Earwax and Stinky Socks.