Gummy Bears

Gummy bears are tiny, chewy candies shaped like bears. They come in a rainbow of colors, and each color has its own fruity flavor. Gummy bears were invented in Germany and are now one of the most popular candies in the world. Kids and adults alike love these sweet, bouncy little treats.

How Gummy Bears Are Made

Gummy bears are made from sugar, corn syrup, and a special ingredient called gelatin. Gelatin is what gives gummy bears their chewy, bouncy texture. The ingredients are heated and mixed together, then poured into tiny bear-shaped molds. After they cool and set, the gummy bears are removed from the molds and coated with a light layer of wax to keep them from sticking together.

The History of Gummy Bears

Gummy bears were invented in 1922 by a German candy maker named Hans Riegel. He started the Haribo candy company and created the original gummy bear. The candies were inspired by trained bears that performed at festivals in Germany. The original flavors were raspberry, orange, pineapple, strawberry, and lemon. Today, Haribo makes millions of gummy bears every day.

Fun Facts

• Haribo makes about 100 million gummy bears every single day.
• The original gummy bears were bigger than the ones we eat today.
• Gummy bears were first called "dancing bears" in German.

Did You Know?

The name Haribo comes from the first two letters of the inventor's name and city: Hans Riegel, Bonn!