The original softish throat drop
Soothing America’s throats since 1870. With its unique formulation of gum acacia, honey, and plant glycerin. No menthol. Gluten free.
Watch four short stories
Made in America since 1870 · No menthol · No gluten
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Four short films
These four films are Pine Brothers dramatizations with actors, not customer testimonials.
Inside every drop
Each Pine Brothers throat drop contains 51% Key Ingredients.
156years since 1870
5,420store records in the finder
50states, plus D.C.
The Softish Choice Since 1870. Extraordinary Imported and Domestic Ingredients, As simple as they are good. A Welcome alternative to hard candy drops and menthol.
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Our story
In 1870 J. Herman Pine, a German immigrant, hung out a confectionery shingle on 8th Street above Walnut in Philadelphia and sold his first batch of Pine Brothers Glycerine Tablets. He had combined plant glycerin with gum acacia into one softish drop, trying to soothe his own throat.
He wrote that he had discovered something which would soothe the throats of thousands afflicted as he was, and added that perhaps he would not make much money from it, but he could make people happy, and that mattered more. The recipe has been soothing American throats for 156 years since.
The film lasts 58 seconds. A narrator speaks over photographs and drawings.
[A photo of two Pine Brothers bags, Real Honey and Wild Cherry, on a carved wooden surface.]
Narrator: Pine Brothers throat drops have been soothing America's throats since 1870.
[A drawing of a hanging shop sign that reads "Pine Brothers Apothecary, Philadelphia."]
But the odyssey of Pine Brothers begins in sub-Saharan Africa,
[A drawing of hands holding a sack of golden gum acacia pieces.]
where gum acacia is harvested by hand for its ancient medicinal properties.
[A drawing of a beekeeper working hives in a green meadow, with jars of honey.]
The gum acacia is then combined with honey and plant glycerin
[A drawing of drops being made in an old apothecary.]
to create what we think is the most extraordinary throat drop in the world. In addition to delicious natural flavoring and naturally sourced colors, each Pine Brothers drop contains 39% gum acacia, 9% honey, and 3% plant glycerin,
[A pie chart: gum acacia 39%, real honey 9%, plant glycerin 3%. Then drawings of gum acacia, honey and plant glycerin under the words "51% key ingredients."]
totaling 51% key ingredients. No other throat drop comes close.
[A drawing of a heap of orange-red embossed drops, then yellow text: "Use during winter, spring, summer, fall."]
Gluten and corn syrup free, and with a unique softish consistency customers love, Pine Brothers has been soothing America's throats for over 150 years.
[A drawing of a family relaxing on a sofa with a dog.]
How much would you pay to soothe a sore throat? Next time, think Pine Brothers.
[The two bags again, with the web address www.pinebrothers.com.]
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Questions
Yes. Pine Brothers softish throat drops are still made in America, as they have been since 1870, in five flavors: Wild Cherry, Real Honey, Sugar Free Wild Cherry, Elderberry and Licorice. Buy them here in packs of 2, 4 or 6 bags or 24 bag cases, on Amazon, or at Target, CVS and grocery stores near you with the store finder.
It is the texture. A Pine Brothers drop gives when you press it rather than cracking like a hard shell candy. Pine Brothers calls it America's first gummy throat drop.
No. Pine Brothers drops contain no menthol and no gluten.
Gum acacia is a tree sap from sub-Saharan Africa. It has been used in confections for thousands of years for its smooth, soft texture, and it is what gives a Pine Brothers drop its softish give.
Five: Wild Cherry, Real Honey, Sugar Free Wild Cherry, Elderberry and Licorice. Not every banner carries every flavor.
Every bag holds approximately 30 drops, in every flavor. Pine Brothers also makes a larger 100 drop bag. The count is printed on the front of every bag.
Target and CVS nationwide, and grocery chains including Stop and Shop, Wegmans, Harris Teeter, Meijer, Hannaford, Ingles, Tops, Market Basket, Big Y, Roche Bros and Woodman's. Use the store finder to search your ZIP code.
No. It shows stores in chains that carry the brand. Shelf stock moves week to week, so call the store first if you are making a trip for it.
Yes. Pine Brothers sells 24 count cases directly, including mixed flavor cases, right here, along with packs of 2, 4 and 6 bags that ship from Amazon. Single bags are sold on Amazon.
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