As gobstoppers dissolve very slowly, they last a very long time in the mouth, which is a major factor in their enduring popularity with children. Larger ones can take days or even weeks to fully dissolve.

How long does a jaw breaker last?

But just because you can't instantly bite them does not mean there not delicious. A Jawbreaker Candy is truly meant to be enjoyed and savored over a long period of time. Especially when you consider that one Jawbreaker Candy can take up to 19 days to make.

Are you supposed to chew gobstoppers?

Unlike the ones from the book and the films, where Willy Wonka says you would break your teeth if you tried to chew a gobstopper, the Nestlé produced gobstoppers are chewable once sucked long enough, and unlike their fictional counterparts they are not everlasting.