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If you want to buy gummy bears, you’ll soon find dozens of bags filled with colourful bears, wine gums and fruit sweets. But they can vary considerably in weight, flavour, texture, ingredients and how suitable they are for sharing. A small bag can be handy on the go, while a larger pack may be a better fit for a birthday party or a film night.
Look out for these three common pitfalls:
For snacking on your own, a pack of around 70 to 200 grams is often easier to manage. For a family, party or treat, a bag of 220 to 480 grams may be more practical. Think about when you’ll be enjoying them:
A large bag may be open for longer. Store gummy sweets according to the label, sealed tightly and in a cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can affect the texture of soft sweets.
Not all fruit gums feel the same. Haribo Goldbears and similar gummy bears have a firm, stretchy bite. Maoam sweets are generally made for longer chewing and come in various shapes, such as blocks, strips and balls. Haribo Duo’s Fruity combines a soft bar with a creamy filling.
If you’re looking for soft sweets, don’t just go by the product name. The shape, type of gelling agent and combination of glucose syrup and gelatine all affect the bite. A mixed bag is a good choice if family members want to try different flavours and textures.
Always check the full product packaging, especially if you’re buying for children or someone with allergies. Some products contain gelatine from beef or pork. Others contain milk or wheat, or may contain these allergens.
For example, Cokoc Bear Gummies with Choco Coating lists beef gelatine. The product also contains milk ingredients and soya. The product information also lists the colouring E129, with a warning that it may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. This is important information to bear in mind when choosing.
The Maoam products in this selection are listed as not containing any of the 14 main EU allergens. However, always check the current packaging, as recipes and labels can change. A statement such as “no artificial colourings” also tells you nothing about the sugar content or whether the product contains gelatine.
Sweets are meant to be enjoyed as a treat. When comparing products, you can use the nutritional information per 100 grams as a consistent benchmark. The figures vary across this selection:
Don’t use these figures to judge products solely by their marketing claims. A product containing fruit concentrates is not automatically an alternative to fruit. Consider the portion size, ingredients and when you plan to serve the sweets.
Why it suits this shopper: A manageable pack of classic fruit gum flavours for anyone who wants a straightforward place to start.
The net weight of 185 grams is clearly stated, so you can compare the quantity with other bags.
Six fruity flavours, with 343 kcal and 46 g of sugars per 100 grams, according to the product information.
Why it suits this shopper: For anyone looking to pair gummy sweets with a dark chocolate coating and choose a smaller pack.
The product information states the 80-gram weight and gives the full ingredients list, including gelatine, milk, soya and the colouring E129.
A soft, chewy centre with a layer of dark chocolate; 397 kcal per 100 grams according to the label.
Why it suits this shopper: A large mixed bag for families, parties and occasions when you need a variety of sweets to share.
The 480-gram weight makes the quantity clear. The bag contains several shapes and flavours rather than just one type of sweet.
Stripes, Sour Stripes, Bloxx, Pinballs and Happy Fruttis; listed as containing no artificial colourings, according to the product information.
We’ve put together a full, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
You can order gummy bears online from a product page that shows the weight, ingredients, nutritional information and storage advice. Compare different pack sizes before you check out. A large bag is often practical for a family occasion, while a smaller pack may be handier as a treat.
The best-before information is on the packaging. Once opened, soft sweets generally stay at their best if you seal the bag tightly and store it in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight, heat and moisture. Don’t use a product if its packaging is damaged.
That depends on the ingredients and the child’s age. Check for gelatine, allergens and any warnings about colourings. Also consider the shape and size of the sweets, and make sure children are supervised while eating. A product with a fruity name isn’t the same as fresh fruit; it’s still a sweet treat.
