Strawberry dreams 300g

Overview

Strawberry Dreams are typically sugar-coated, dome-shaped, strawberry-flavored foam or gummy sweets with a fluffy or chewy texture, but the exact ingredients vary by brand, with common ones including glucose syrup, sugar, and gelatin (either beef or pork). Specific ingredients like fruit juice concentrates, citric acid, pectins, and various artificial or natural colorings also appear, depending on whether the sweet is halal, vegetarian, or free from certain ingredients, according to the Amazon UK listing.
 

Description

• Shape and Texture:

  The sweets are often described as dome-shaped or having a soft foam bottom with a marshmallow-like or chewy texture. 

• Flavor and Appearance:

  They are strawberry-flavored and typically coated in sugar, creating a distinctive sweet and fruity taste. 

• Target Audience:

  Strawberry Dreams are popular with children and adults alike, frequently found in pick-and-mix bags and larger tubs. 

Common Ingredients

• Sweeteners: Glucose syrup and sugar are primary ingredients. 

• Gelatin: Beef gelatin is used for halal options, while pork gelatin is used in other varieties. 

• Flavorings: Natural or artificial flavorings are used to create the strawberry taste. 

• Acidity Regulators: Citric acid is common for enhancing flavor and texture. 

• Thickeners: Pectins can be used as a gelling agent. 

• Colors: Various colorings like E129, anthocyanins, or black carrot juice concentrate may be used. 

• Fruit Juices: Concentrated grape or apple juice is sometimes added for flavoring