Chicken feet £3 per 300g

Chicken feet are a chewy, fruit-flavored gummy candy, playfully shaped like the feet of a chicken. Ingredients typically include glucose syrup, sugar, corn starch, and gelatin. Common allergens and additives are present in many brands, such as gelatin (which comes from animals), citric acid, flavorings, vegetable oils, carnauba wax, beeswax, and artificial colors like E102 and E129, which may affect activity in children. Some brands may also contain traces of nuts, milk, or gluten depending on the manufacturing process. 

Description

• Appearance: These sweets are gummy candies with a whimsical shape resembling a chicken's foot. 

• Texture: They are soft and chewy, providing a satisfying mouthfeel. 

• Flavor: They offer a general fruity flavor, with specific fruit and vegetable concentrates used in some formulations. 

Common Ingredients 

• Sweeteners: Glucose syrup, sugar

• Thickener/Gelling Agent: Corn starch, gelatin

• Acids: Citric acid

• Flavors: Artificial and natural flavorings

• Vegetable Oils: Palm oil, coconut oil

• Glazing Agents: Carnauba wax, beeswax

• Colors: E102, E129, E171 (Titanium Dioxide), and other artificial colors like Red 40.

Allergen Information

• Gelatin:

  The gelatin used is often animal-derived (beef or pork), which is a concern for vegetarians and some religious dietary restrictions. 

• Artificial Colors:

  E102 (Tartrazine) and E129 (Allura Red AC) can have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. 

• Trace Allergens:

  Due to manufacturing processes, many brands may contain traces of nuts, milk, or gluten. 

• Specific Ingredients:

  Ingredients like modified potato starch, fruit, and vegetable concentrates vary by brand.