Fizzy sour octopuses

Description

• These are octopus-shaped, jelly gummy candies. 

• They have a chewy texture. 

• They are covered in a tangy, sour sugar coating that gives them their sour taste and a "fizzy" sensation, according to some sources. 

• They come in various fruit flavors and are known for their eye-catching appearance and flavor-packed nature. 

Ingredients (Commonly Found)

Ingredients can vary slightly between batches or retailers, so it's always best to check the product label, but here are the most frequent components: 

• Glucose Syrup

• Sugar

• Gelatin: (often beef or pork), making them not vegetarian

• Acids, such as Citric Acid, Malic Acid, or Lactic Acid, for the sour flavor

• Humectant: (Glycerol)

• Gelling Agent: (Pectin)

• Flavourings

• Fruit and Vegetable Concentrates: (e.g., carrot, blackcurrant, lemon, radish) for color and natural flavor

• Colours: (e.g., E129, E133)

• Acidity Regulators, such as Sodium Malate