What is wine gums?

Wine gums are chewy, gelatin-based candies that are usually flavored with fruit, such as blackcurrant, lemon, lime, orange, raspberry, and strawberry. Despite their name, they do not contain any actual wine but are instead named for their wine-like flavors.

Wine gums are traditionally made using sugar, glucose syrup, modified potato starch, gelatin, and natural flavors and colors. They are typically gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians, although some brands may contain animal-derived gelatin.

Wine gums have a firm texture when first bitten into, but then soften and become chewy as they are eaten. They are popular in the UK, Australia, and other parts of Europe as a nostalgic and traditional sweet treat.

These candies are often sold in mixed flavor assortments, packaged in bags or boxes. They can be enjoyed on their own as a sugary snack, used as a topping for cakes and desserts, or even incorporated into cocktails and mocktails for added sweetness and flavor.