#zagnut

The Zagnut has a relatively small following, but for fans of Beetlejuice, it’s a very recognizable candy! Written and directed by Tim Burton in 1988, this film has many memorable sequences, including the unique play on this traditional treat. What do you do when a fly is sitting on your grave and you just so happen to be hungry? Tempt it over with a Zagnut! Incredibly crunchy!

D.L. Clark created the Zagnut in 1930 as a way of creating a peanut butter candy bar without any chocolate. Featuring toasted coconut and, of course, peanut butter, this was a popular candy among the masses in the Golden Age of radio. In the 1940s, it used to be given to WWII soldiers as part of their rations.

It’s difficult to buy Zagnut anymore as they are becoming less and less common, but a few sites still sell them. Spirit Halloween has even brought back their Zagnut ashtray surrounding this iconic movie scene!