Leo Hirshfield
Leo Hirshfield · Economics & Business
Invented the Tootsie Roll (1896), the individually-wrapped chewy chocolate candy named after his daughter 'Tootsie.'
1868, Austria — 1922
Austria
Leo Hirshfield is recognized among Jewish contributors to Economics & Business — Invented the Tootsie Roll (1896), the individually-wrapped chewy chocolate candy named after his daughter 'Tootsie.'
Leo Hirshfield was an Austrian-born Jewish immigrant to the United States and the son of a candy maker. In 1896 he created the Tootsie Roll, the first individually wrapped penny candy, naming the chewy chocolate treat after his young daughter's nickname, 'Tootsie.' His invention became one of America's most enduring and beloved confections.
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Invented the Tootsie Roll (1896), the individually-wrapped chewy chocolate candy named after his daughter 'Tootsie.'
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