Fruit pips 300g

Description

• Appearance: Small, hard, boiled sweets that are usually brightly colored and come in assorted fruit flavors. 

• Texture: A hard, long-lasting chew is a hallmark of pips. 

• History: A traditional sweet, popular since the Victorian era and revived in the "golden age" of the sweet shop, according to Monmore Confectionery. 

Typical Ingredients

• Sweeteners: Sugar and glucose syrup are the primary ingredients. 

• Acidity: Citric acid is used to provide tartness and balance the sweetness. 

• Flavor: Artificial or natural flavorings give the sweets their fruity taste. 

• Color: A range of food colorings are used, often with E-numbers such as E100 (curcumin), E141 (chlorophyllin), E153 (charcoal), E160a (carotenoids), and E163 (anthocyanins). Some products may contain colors that have been linked to adverse effects in children. 

• Allergens: Some brands may contain traces of milk, soya, gluten, nuts, or peanuts. Always check the label to see if a product is free from the allergens you are concerned about.