Originating in the North East of England in 1906 Jesmona is believed to take its name from the Jesmond are of Newcastle. The signature product “Black Bullets” is a mint ball using only Sugar, Glucose and Peppermint Oil and as such is the original “natural” product. It found its fame in the shipyards of the North East and has been a staple product of every sweet shop, newsagent, Grocer and household in the North East for over 100 years.