What Kind of Candy Can I Fill a Gumball Machine With?

M&Ms

• M&M candies are coated to not melt or stick together. The standard gumball machine will vend several of the candies at one time for the set price.

Jolly Ranchers

• Sweet hard candies are available in individually wrapped pieces. The machine may vend one to two depending on the model.

Jaw Breakers

• This old-fashioned candy is available in gumball size pieces. One piece will be vended per set price in a standard machine.

Smarties

• The sour candy is powder-coated preventing it from sticking together. A standard machine will vend several pieces at one time.

Gumball Machine Facts

• Gumball machines have been around since the late 1800's. Machines were originally designed to dispense hard square gum.