Bubble Gum was accidentally invented by Walter Diemer in 1928. Its unique elasticity allowed for bubble blowing, quickly making it a children's favorite. Its iconic pink color was accidental simply because that was the only food coloring readily available at the factory at the time. Yes, Dubble Bubble is widely recognized as the first commercially successful bubble gum and it is that unique flavor that is now found in other candies, such as like gummies, hard candies, or jelly beans that mimic the "Bubble Gum" flavor.
