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Description
Appearance:
They are brightly colored gummy candies designed to look like pizza slices.
Texture:
The overall texture is soft and chewy, with a distinctive gooey or sticky jelly filling.
Flavor:
They offer a variety of fruit flavors, such as lemon, strawberry, and apple, depending on the specific brand.
Purpose:
These sweets are often used for pick-and-mixselections, party bags, and as fun treats for children and adults alike.
Common Ingredients
While ingredients can vary by brand, you'll often find:
Sugars: Glucose syrup and sugar provide the sweetness.
Gelling Agents: Gelatine (often from beef and pork, but some are halal or use other gelling agents) and pectin create the gummy texture.
Acids: Citric acid and lactic acid add tartness and act as acidity regulators.
Flavourings: Artificial or natural fruit flavors are used.
Fruit & Vegetable Concentrates: These are used for natural coloring and flavor, with examples including lemon, safflower, apple, blackcurrant, and pumpkin.