Cool Facts
Shaped like bears. Each gummy bear is about 2 centimeters long, roughly the size of your thumbnail, and molded in the adorable shape of a little bear.
Fruity flavored. Gummy bears come in different colors, and each color usually has a different fruit flavor like strawberry, lemon, or orange.
Made from gelatin. The wiggly, bouncy texture comes from gelatin, which is a clear, jelly-like ingredient that makes them chewy and fun to bite.
Brand favorite is Haribo. Haribo is the most famous gummy bear maker in the world, and they've been making these candies since the 1920s.
Come in many colors. You can find gummy bears in bright reds, oranges, yellows, greens, and more, each with its own special taste.
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