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Pick and mix refers to a selection of individual sweets where customers choose their desired types and quantities from a wide range, often served in a bag or box. The ingredients vary significantly by sweet, but a mix will typically contain a combination of sugar, glucose syrup, water, acids (like citric acid and malic acid), gelatine (for non-vegan options), starch, cornstarch, flavourings, and various colours from fruit and vegetable extracts, as well as artificial dyes. 

Description

• Customization:

  The core feature is customer choice, allowing them to select a variety of sweets to create a unique personal mix. 

• Variety:

  Options range from fizzy sweets to chewy, gummy, and hard candies, with new sweets constantly being added. 

• Presentation:

  Pick and mix is sold in various formats, such as large pouches or boxes filled with a custom selection of 1kg or more sweets. 

• Retro Feel:

  Many pick and mix offerings have a retro feel, including traditional favourites like flying saucers or sour sweets. 

Common Ingredients

• Sweeteners: Sugar, glucose syrup, glucose-fructose syrup, and invert sugar syrup provide sweetness. 

• Acids: Citric acid, malic acid, and lactic acid are used for tanginess and flavour. 

• Gelling Agents: Gelatine is a common gelling agent in non-vegan sweets. 

• Thickeners & Starches: Corn starch and maize starch are used to thicken and give structure to the sweets. 

• Flavourings: Natural and artificial flavourings are used to create diverse tastes. 

• Colours: A variety of colours are derived from sources such as fruit and vegetable concentrates (like black carrot, spirulina, or paprika) and artificial colourings like anthocyanins or brilliant blue. 

• Glazing Agents: Carnauba wax, beeswax, and vegetable oils are used to give sweets a shiny finish. 

• Fruit & Vegetable Concentrates: Used to provide natural flavour and colour. 

• Other Additives: Depending on the sweet, other ingredients can include water, wheat flour, cornflour, gelling agents, or emulsifiers. 

Important Considerations

• Allergens:

  Pick and mix mixes often contain potential allergens like milk, soya, gluten, nuts, or peanuts. Always check the individual product packaging or website for specific allergen information. 

• Nutritional Content:

  Pick and mix sweets are generally high in sugar and calories, so consumption should be in moderation