Made from a clear tasteless substance on to which candy is added, jellies and gummies are also known as jelly sweets. Among the various types available, Gummy Bears are probably one of the most popular.
They were invented in 1922 by Hans Riegel, the owner of the German candy company Haribo. In the United States, Haribo gummi bears come in 5 flavours: raspberry (red); orange (orange); strawberry (green); pineapple (colourless); and lemon (yellow). Many other companies use more exotic flavours and colours. Another German company, Trolli, manufacture "gummy" bears that are similarly most often sold in five flavours in the United States, however Trolli's red gummy is cherry-flavoured as opposed to raspberry.
There are countless kinds of jellies and gummies available including cola bottles, Smurfs, cherries, army men, watermelons, oranges, apples, octopuses, lobsters, worms, frogs, sharks, peaches, fizzy blue bubble bottles, soda bottles, etc.
Concerns arose five years ago as to what impression gummies would give to children in respect of the safety of animals. This was raised by an animal rights organisation. It should be noted that jellies and gummies were produced in shapes similar to chickens, squirrels and snakes. Concerns were raised by the fact that these animal shaped products could create a negative point in the minds of kids with regards to appropriate conduct towards these animals.
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