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Maynards Bassetts Winegums, 1 kg Bag

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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. However, you can consume them in moderation so they easily fit into your healthy diet requirements. For example, Haribo is one of the most popular confectionery brands globally, and they make their own version of wine gums. These taste great and come in a large bag for everyone to enjoy. As one legend goes, Maynard – a teetotaller – decided to market his sweets, as he wanted to encourage folks to reduce their alcohol consumption and to distract drinkers from the evils of the bottle. This is why the you see “Burgundy”, “Claret”, and so on, stamped onto the gums.

Most products supply right around 90 calories per 28g. Another major brands provide 130 calories per 7-piece serving, which means that a single wine gum contains about 19 calories. The recipe for Berrymans Wine Gums is a closely guarded secret but we can tell you that no actual wine is used in the manufacturing process of them. Despite this, we still manage to make them taste amazing. And if you're still on the hunt for a drink, try out out Pint Pots (Beer Bottles) … Again, they don't contain any actual beer (sorry to disappoint). Wine gums are the perfect sweet for in the car (who can remember munching on a bag during a family road trip?), a great accompaniment to your favourite film, or even just as a special treat.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. The gums come in five shapes: kidney, crown, diamond, circle and rectangle, and are labelled with five names: port, sherry, champagne, burgundy and claret. They don’t now - or have ever - contained wine. Despite the labelling on each sweet with words such as sherry and port, there's no alcohol content, so they're suitable for adults and children. Wine gums are a classic sweet, but they can be too intense for children - after all, they were designed with adults in mind.

American hard gums are similar to wine gums, but they're harder and have a more intense flavour. They're also available in a broader range of flavours, including pineapple and pear. Wine Gums: The Conclusion Whether you’re trying them for the first time or rekindling childhood retro sweetshop memories, you're sure to find a wine gum flavour you’ll just love. Made with only natural colours, wine gums are lovingly created to give you the very best taste and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Although Maynard didn’t believe it at first when his son claimed the wine gums recipe didn’t contain actual wine. Wine Gum Flavours While Maynard's will always be the OG of wine gums, plenty of other options are available at various price points.Although widely available in the UK, believe it or not, it can be slightly harder to get your hands on Wine Gums in other countries such as the United States. Many other countries have a similar retro treat that loosely resembles the iconic Wine Gum. For example, Swedish Fish are considered to be one of the well-known substitutes available in the US. They've been around as long as we remember, Wine Gums continue to be a popular choice for all ages, especially those on the look out for retro sweets. Fruit flavoured chewy gums made in a variety of colours. They're perfect whether you're trying them for the first time or reliving childhood memories. You'll certainly love them! There is an age-old debate on the flavouring of Wine Gum sweets. Despite the strong fruity taste that Wine Gums have, some suggest they loosely replicate the flavours of various wines! Charles Riley Maynard started his business in 1880 by producing confections in a kitchen with his brother Tom in Stamford Hill, London, while his wife Sarah Ann served the customers. Maynards sweets grew steadily and was launched as a company in 1896. Maynards Wine Gums were introduced in 1909 by Maynard's son Charles Gordon Maynard. It took Charles Gordon Maynard some time to persuade his strict Methodist and teetotaller father that the sweets did not contain wine, [1] after which the father accepted that the sweet was to be marketed as an alternative to alcohol. [2]

While the lighter colours offer a more fruity taste, the darker colours are full-bodied and mimic red wine. While jelly beans are smaller and harder, they still offer intense flavours and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Also, the flavours are exotic, including popcorn, cotton candy and other popular combinations. We live and breathe sweets and confectionary meaning our customers get the highest quality possible. Our sweets and gifts are perfect for all events such as birthdays, wedding's, corporate events and even Christmas gifts and why not make it extra special by personalising your sweet gifts with a Name, Greeting and Message for that somebody special in your life. 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. If you're not a fan of them or looking for something children will love, there are plenty of alternatives.Maynard's father was teetotal, and he created wine gums as a rich flavoured sweet that would serve as an alcohol-free alternative to traditional wine.

The son of a sweet shop owner, Charles Gordon Maynard, decided to create sweets with a more refined flavour, and people would savour them like traditional wine.

However, it's pretty difficult and time-consuming, so it's worth buying wholesale wine gums from a quality confectioner if you're not a confident, sweet maker. Maynard’s sweet business slowly took off, and by 1896, business was booming so much that he launched it as a company.

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