I love Gummy Bears! They are squishy and sweet and all five flavors taste great. Gummy Bears were invented about 96 years ago in Germany. They have a lot of sugar but the amount is comparable to other snacks and candies. Sugar-free gummies are known to cause stomach issues. See below for more information.
History
In 1920 Hans Riegel started the Haribo company. The name of his new business was a combination of the first two letters of his own first and last names and his hometown, Bonn. His hard candies sold well at the local street fairs but not as well as he hoped. Then, after a couple of years, Riegel developed a soft, gelatin-based, fruit-flavored treat in the shape of dancing bears. The "gummy" in Gummy Bear come from the original thickener used by Riegel, gum arabic. He call the product Gummibären. Wikipedia BonAppetite
Nutrition
Gummy Bears have a lot sugar, zero fat and low sodium. They have a few grams of protein because of their gelatin content. Even though Gummy Bears are considered candy the calories, sugar and protein are comparable to snacks that are not necessarily considered candy, such as Jell-O and Fruit Snacks. See table below.
| Haribo Gummies (22 pieces, 50 grams) | Welch’s Mixed Fruit Snacks (50 grams) | Jello-O Gelatin Snacks Strawberry (1 snack cup, 96 grams) | |
| Calories |
181
|
152
|
70
|
| Fat (grams) |
0
|
0
|
0
|
| Sodium (mg) |
13
|
19
|
40
|
| Total Carbohydrates (grams) |
43
|
36
|
16
|
| Sugars (grams) |
17
|
21
|
16
|
| Protein (grams) |
2.6
|
1.9
|
1
|
| Vitamin A (%)* |
0
|
48
|
0
|
| Vitamine C (%)* |
0
|
190
|
0
|
*Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet.
When compared to candy, Gummy Bears have significantly less fat than Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and a Heath Bar, and half the sugar as compared to Skittles.
| Haribo Gummies (22 pieces, 50 grams) | Skittles (1 singles pack, 57 grams) | Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (2 cups, 45 grams) | Heath Bar (1 bar, 39 grams) | |
| Calories |
181
|
250
|
232
|
271
|
| Fat (grams) |
0
|
2.5
|
14
|
12
|
| Sodium (mg) |
13
|
20
|
161
|
124
|
| Total Carbohydrates (grams) |
43
|
56
|
25
|
25
|
| Sugars (grams) |
17
|
46
|
21
|
23
|
| Protein (grams) |
2.6
|
0
|
4.6
|
1.2
|
Ingredients
Hairbo Gummy Bears are made from a mixture of corn syrup (makes them transparent), sugar and dextrose (for sweetness) and gelatin (for the "chew"). Added to this mixture are fruit and plant extracts, flavors, colors and a little citric acid. Haribo
Gelatin contains amino acids glycine and proline which help improve skin, hair, nails, bones and joints. The amino acids in the gelatin also have an anti-inflammatory effect which can provide joint relief. StudioTimeOut Gummy Bears are non-vegan because Gelatin is made from animal by-products (often bones).
Sugar Free Gummies
Sugar Free Gummies contain Lycasin which is mostly Maltitol, a sugar alcohol that is almost as sweet as table sugar but has half the calories. Maltitol is great because it does not cause cavities, but not so great because out bodies can't fully digest it, so it can ferment in the gut. The Atlantic Maltitol, when consumed in excess, can cause stomach problems, such as abdominal bloating, pain or cramps, excessive gas, loose stools or diarrhea. NutrientsReview
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