In the U.K., you'll find gummy bears' British equivalent, called jelly babies.
Slightly firmer and less rubbery than gummy bears, these homuncular candies have been around since the 1850s but got their name in 1953.
All the gummy products you see today, from worms to frogs, cherries and other fruit, sharks, and even hamburgers, were inspired by the success of the original gummy bear.
Healthy Gummy Bears Can Definitely Fool Your Kids
Today, some gummy bears come in the form of multivitamins, some contain vitamin C, and some contain the wood sugar xylitol, which fights cavities.
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Jim Watts
1 year ago