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What is Sweet Pick and Mix?
A Variety of Sweets:
Pick and mix refers to a display of different types of sweets, such as jelly babies, sour worms, gummi bears,and fruit chews, which are all available for purchase.
Customer Selection:
The "pick" aspect means that customers can choose exactly which sweets they want, rather than buying a pre-packaged assortment.
Bulk Display:
The sweets are usually displayed in large containers or dispensers, allowing customers to fill a bag with their preferred combination.
Common Ingredients
Ingredients vary significantly by the type of sweet chosen. However, common components of pick and mix sweets include:
Sweeteners:
Sugar, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, and dextrose are frequently used.
Gelling Agents:
Gelatine (beef or halal) is common, giving sweets their chewy, jelly-like texture, though some varieties use pectin or modified starches.
Acids:
Citric acid and malic acid are often added to provide a tangy flavour.
Flavourings and Colours:
Artificial and natural flavourings and colours (such as anthocyanins, carotenes, and curcumin) create the distinctive tastes and vibrant appearance of the sweets.
Other Ingredients:
Other components can include fats (such as palm oil), starch, water, and glazing agents like carnauba wax or beeswax.
Where to Find Pick and Mix
Retailers:
Pick and mix displays are a common sight in cinemas, supermarkets, sweet shops, and online retailers that specialize in confectionery.
Variety:
The large selection and ability to customize means there is a pick and mix option for most preferences, including vegan and gluten-free alternatives