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Looking to buy a sweet mix for home, a birthday party or a treat at work? There is much more to choose from than just fruit gums or wine gums. You will also find liquorice and fruit sweets, sour sweets, chocolate, lollies and individually portioned packs. This variety is useful, but it can also lead to disappointing purchases.
Packaging can sometimes look large, even though it contains relatively little confectionery. A mix may also consist mainly of one flavour, despite the colourful picture on the front. Allergens, gelatine and storage advice are also easily overlooked. By keeping these points in mind, you can order a sweet mix more confidently and compare the price per 100 grams more fairly.
A sweet bag, tub or sharing bag may look generous, but the net weight determines how much you are actually buying. Always compare the weight and, where stated, the number of portions. A 200-gram bag may be enough for a small group; for a party or a workplace treat, buying sweets in bulk is more practical.
Pay attention to the packaging format too. Individually wrapped rolls or mini boxes are easy to hand out, but may cost more per gram than a large bag.
A mixed selection may contain several shapes, while still having largely the same basic flavour. So check the product description. According to the product information, Haribo Starmix includes goldbears, hearts, fruit gum rings, eggs and Happy Cola. Mentos Fruit Mix, on the other hand, focuses on fruity flavours such as strawberry, orange, lemon and apple.
If you are mainly looking for sour sweets, you will get more from a mix that specifically includes sour strips, sour sweets or citrus flavours than from a general fruit gum mix.
Sweets do not always contain just sugar, syrup and flavourings. Some products contain gelatine, milk, wheat or gluten. Smarties chocolate, for example, contains milk and wheat; Haribo Starmix lists milk, wheat and cereals containing gluten. Red Band Dropfruit Duos lists gelatine and beeswax among its ingredients.
If you have an allergy or specific dietary requirements, always check the packaging. Product information can change, and the packaging supplied with your order is the most reliable source. A statement such as “suitable for vegetarians” or “suitable for vegans” applies only to the specific product for which it is given.
Do not compare only the price of a bag of sweets. Work out the price per 100 grams and check whether the box contains several smaller packs. Mentos Strawberry Mix - 5 pcs has a total weight of 187,5 grams. Mentos Mini Fruit Mix - 18 pcs weighs 214,7 grams and consists of individually wrapped mini rolls.
For a party treat, several portions are useful. For a sweet jar at home, a larger bag or tub may be more efficient.
Choose according to the occasion:
Take care with small sweets and the risk of choking when giving them to young children. Red Band’s product information warns that small sweets are not suitable for children under three years old.
Read the ingredients list and check whether the product contains gelatine, milk, soya, wheat or other allergens. Temperature is particularly important for products containing chocolate. Most sweet mixes should be stored in a dry, sealed place away from direct sunlight. Red Band Dropfruit Duos also states that the product should not be stored above 25 °C.
An opened bag of sweets will retain its texture better if you reseal it properly. Do not use packaging that is damaged, and check the best-before date on the product supplied.
Why it suits this profile: A clear 245-gram pack with a familiar combination of liquorice and fruit flavours. A convenient introduction to mixed sweets.
The product description clearly states the combination of liquorice and fruit, so you do not have to rely on the picture alone.
245 grams of contents; liquorice and fruit flavour in one sweet; listed as gluten-free in the product information.
Why it suits this profile: This sharing bag combines several familiar shapes and textures, making it suitable for a family or a table with different preferences.
The product information names the individual types of sweets and states a content weight of 400 grams, making the mix and quantity easy to check.
400 grams; goldbears, hearts, rings, eggs and Happy Cola; according to the product description, made without artificial colourings.
Why it suits this profile: The large bulk pack is designed for parties, treats, a sweet jar or regular sharing among several people.
The net weight of 1 kilogram makes this a more transparent option for buying larger quantities than several small bags.
1 kilogram of contents; 40 portions of 25 grams according to the product information; a mix with several types of sweets.
For taking on the go or keeping in the office, Mentos sweets and small portions are practical. Mentos Mini Fruit Mix contains 18 individually wrapped mini rolls and is described as vegan according to the product information. If you prefer chocolate, take a look at Nestlé Mini Smarties, a bag containing 18 individual packs. The ingredients list milk and cereals containing gluten.
For a distinctly fruity option, Skittles Fruity Candy Mix contains 152 grams. For a combination of sweet and sour portions, Look-O-Look Top Mix contains ten small packs with sweet ribbons and sour strips.
We have put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and the applicable European safety regulations.
Choose a sharing bag or a pack containing multiple portions. The 400-gram Haribo Starmix is suitable for a small group. For a larger party or a well-stocked cupboard, a 1-kilogram pack offers more contents. Do check the allergens before serving the mix.
Store sweets in a sealed container or closed pack in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Reseal the packaging after each use. Chocolate and sweets with a soft filling can change texture more quickly at higher temperatures.
Check the age warning, the size of the sweets and the ingredients. Small sweets can pose a choking hazard. Also look out for gelatine, milk, wheat, gluten and other allergens. The product packaging contains the most up-to-date information.
