In the end, a familiar favorite was named victorious: Claussen Kosher Dill Pickle Spears. Sour, salty, and a little sweet, these refrigerated pickles tasted fresh and snapped beautifully.

My family tried and ranked pickles from brands like Vlasic, Mt. Olive, Claussen, Whole Foods 365, and Trader Joe's. The winner blew the others away.

Onward. These jelly beans are a wild ride. The folks at Frankford and Claussen deliver on the promise of pickle candy. The jelly beans taste like what I imagine it would taste like to dip a pickle ...