Flavored gummies are an easy way to add variety and distinction to any candy collection. Ranging in shapes and colors, these treats come as single- or multi-flavored candies for maximum variety!
Gummies are made with sugar, water and gelatin combined in an oven to form a thick syrupy consistency before being poured into molds for setting.
Vegan
If animal welfare is important to you, vegan options for gummy candy may be available. These treats use sugar and ingredients that are free from high fructose corn syrup, additives and artificial colors; gelatin-free with reduced calories; some may even be gluten and dairy-free!
Traditional gummy bears contain animal gelatin made by boiling skin, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, and bones to produce gelatin; however there are cruelty-free alternatives that not only taste better but are better for your teeth as well.
Vegan gummies typically feature agar as the main ingredient, derived from red algae as either powder or flakes, and processed into natural jelly forms that make an excellent substitute for gelatin when heated in boiling water. Other chewy ingredients that make vegan gummies so appealing include pectin (derived from fruits) and carrageenan from red seaweed; certain gummy candy products may even include natural flavors sourced from either animals or plants, although this information usually isn’t listed on packaging.
Sugar-free
If you are on a no-sugar diet, these gummies offer an ideal way to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding calories or carbs to your diet. Plus they’re keto friendly!
These delicious bars contain no added sugar and are sweetened using natural sweeteners such as erythritol, xylitol, allulose, monk fruit sweetener or stevia drops – they’re low carbs, gluten-free and vegan-friendly!
To make sugar-free gummies, you’ll need a large heatproof bowl and candy mold with droppers. Fill each mold with different color, place in the refrigerator to set, or you can make them using regular Jello dessert molds; be sure to stir well so there are no air bubbles inside and don’t add cold water, which could speed up setting time too quickly. Expert Tip: To create multi-colored bear or worm shapes simultaneously use two distinct droppers with different colored drops.
Sour
Sour candy has grown increasingly popular over time, with manufacturers offering various sour gummies as treats. Sour gummies are variations on classic gummy candies; coated in citric acid-infused sugar mixtures to give their distinctive tart and tangy taste; popular varieties of this candy include sour worms and patch kids.
These gummies are an excellent option for people with special dietary restrictions or those looking to reduce sugar consumption. Since they do not contain artificial sweeteners, these treats can be enjoyed by all diet types.
These gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free gummies make an excellent treat for people living with celiac disease or any dietary restrictions. Soft yet fruity in flavor, the candy boasts low calories and fat contents while being available in orange, strawberry and blue raspberry variants for purchase.
Sweet
Gummies make an exciting snack option for children of all ages. Available in an array of shapes and sizes such as bears, rings, fruit slices, hearts and worms etc, they provide children with a tasty treat packed with vitamin C that benefits their skin, bones, and teeth.
Most gummies contain gelatin, but there are many vegan-friendly alternatives for those who would rather avoid it. Pectin-based gelling agents provide a soft jelly texture which may make for more appealing textures for people seeking alternatives to gelatin-based gummies.
Low sugar gummies have quickly become a trend among health-minded consumers, as more opt for natural sweeteners like stevia, erythritol or monk fruit as sweeteners instead of artificial ingredients like corn sweeteners. These kinds of candies contain less calories and sugar while still offering the same great taste as regular ones; plus you may even add probiotics, fiber supplements or vitamins for an enhanced health benefit!
