Gummy bear

Gummi Bears ( more common is the diminutive gummy bears ) are fruit gums in the form of about two inches wide, stylized bears. They are manufactured in different colors and consist mainly of sugar, sugar syrup and a solidified gelatin mixture, which gives them their rubbery consistency. In addition, they contain coloring and flavoring agents, acidifying agents and coating and water. They are also available in gelatin- free design.

History

The Gummy Bear was invented in 1922 by Hans Riegel Bonn entrepreneurs. His company Haribo brought the 1922 formerly known as dancing bears, known since 1967, Golden Bears, the first time on the market and is still the market leader. Meanwhile, gummy bears are offered in many variations from other manufacturers.

Variants

Since 2000, there are gummy bears in their production no pigskin are used. The vegetarian gummy bears are designated as kosher or halal va new markets outside Europe open up. Both a gelling agent, created during the breakdown of glucose syrup. Moreover, it is the opinion of Haribo spokesman Franz -Josef incense " particularly insensitive to heat ."

Other variants are gummy bears fruit juice based (declared with the addition of fruit), the Haribo has brought to the market in 2009. Fruit juice is also used for dyeing since 1989.

According to the gummy bear the alcoholic mixed drink vodka Energy was named. In Austria and Switzerland it's called " Gummibärli ". It is blended from vodka and an energy drink and has the typical taste of gummy bears on.