Winegum Juicies, 130 g

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The new range will be comprised of Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Juicies, Maynards Bassetts Sports Mix Juicies, and The Natural Confectionery Co. Juicy Snakes. All three lines are made with real fruit juice, natural colours and flavours, and contain 30% less sugar than the standard equivalents. These sweets aren't coated in sugar, so they're softer on the outside but still have a chewy centre that's a lot stronger than the consistency of jelly sweets. Are Wine Gums Healthy? Wine gums have been popular for decades, and they're a staple in the UK. However, many people don't know what these sweets are and how they're made.

These are by far the best wine gums available on the market, and it is great to see them here at BCS! The flavours are classic and very natural compared with other brands. The texture is also just right, a perfect balance between soft and chewy. A delight to have "on hand" at any time of the day or as a special treat! While Maynard's will always be the OG of wine gums, plenty of other options are available at various price points. Ahead of October’s HFSS legislation, Mondelez has released reduced sugar versions of Maynards Bassetts and The Natural Confectionery Co gummies in an HFSS-compliant Juicies range. Much of the R&D work has been carried out at the company’s Bournville and Reading facilities, which are home to two of 15 global research hubs Mondelēz International runs worldwide.

Lion confectionary has also been making Wine Gums in the United Kingdom for over a century, and is currently owned by Valeo Confectionary, although was one owned by Cadbury. These have a firmer texture than other brands and, therefore, tend to last longer in the mouth. Candy consumers are still looking for the best-tasting products which are also fun, made for sharing and made with trusted, authentic ingredients. For this reason the addition of real fruit juice to this great-tasting range is certainly set to capture shoppers’ attention from the fixture,” Mondelez International Joyful Candy brand manager Anna Ulrich said.”

Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums contain no animal products, which means they can be enjoyed by both vegetarians and vegans. Wine gums were designed to be the confectionery choice for adults, with bolder favours and less sugar. What Do Wine Gums Taste Like? Jelly babies are a junior version of wine gums, but they're softer and have a more jelly-like consistency. They're also dusted in starch, giving them their unique appearance. Wine Gums were launched by Maynard's in 1909. They were developed by Charles Gordon Maynard, the son of Charles Riley Maynard, although he struggled to convince his teetotal father that they did NOT contain wine! Charles Riley Maynard had started producing and selling sweets with his brother Tom in 1880, from their family kitchen in Stoke Newington, London. If you'd like to try creating wine gums, the recipe is available here. Making wine gums at home means you can control the amount of sugar that goes into them and use natural flavours instead of artificial ones.

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Wine gums are actually relatively easy to make at home, and you don't need any fancy equipment. All you need is some sugar, gelatine, cornstarch, water and your chosen flavourings. The new range will be comprised of Maynards Bassetts Wine Gums Juicies, Maynards Bassetts Sports Mix Juicies and The Natural Confectionery Co. Juicy Snakes, each of which includes real fruit juice and 30 per cent less sugar than the standard equivalents. The range is set to appeal to consumers looking for more natural ways to enjoy their sweets.