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Description
Shape: Shaped like cute meerkats.
Texture: A combination of chewy gummy and a fizzy sugar coating.
Flavor: Typically a fruit flavour, with some versions being described as sour.
Dietary: Available in both standard and vegan-friendly options.
Common Ingredients
Sweeteners/Syrups: Glucose syrup and sugar are the primary bases.
Thickeners/Starch: Modified starch (potato, wheat, corn) provides the gummy texture.
Acids: Acids like citric acid, malic acid, and lactic acid give the sweets their fizzy and tart quality.
Flavourings: Natural flavourings are used to create the fruit tastes.
Colourings: Various colours, such as E100, E141, E160c, or natural sources like black carrot juice, provide the visual appeal.
Glazing Agent: Carnauba wax is often used to give the sweets a smooth finish.
Variations
Non-Vegan: Some versions contain gelatine as a gelling agent.
Vegan: Others use modified potato or wheat starch and are free from gelatine.
Specific Flavours: While typically fruity, some may be flavoured with apple juice concentrate or have a specific sour profile.