Jelly Babies
Jelly Babies
Jelly Babies (/ˈjɛli ˈbeɪbiz/) are a type of soft sugar jelly sweet, shaped as plump babies in a variety of colours. They were first manufactured in the United Kingdom by Bassett's in Sheffield as Peace Babies in 1918, to mark the end of World War I.
Etymology
The term "Jelly Babies" was first recorded in 1885. The name "Peace Babies" was used to celebrate the end of World War I. In 1953, the product was relaunched as "Jelly Babies".
Ingredients
Jelly Babies are made with sugar, glucose syrup, water, gelatine, concentrated fruit juices (apple, lime, strawberry, blackcurrant, lemon, raspberry), acid (citric acid), flavourings, colours (anthocyanins, paprika extract, curcumin), and other ingredients.
Related Terms
- Gelatine: A translucent, colourless, flavourless food ingredient, derived from collagen taken from animal body parts.
- Glucose Syrup: Also known as confectioner's glucose, is a syrup made from the hydrolysis of starch.
- Citric Acid: A weak organic acid that has the molecular formula C6H8O7. It occurs naturally in citrus fruits.
- Anthocyanins: A type of flavonoid, a class of compounds with antioxidant effects. Found naturally in a number of foods.
- Paprika Extract: An extract of the fruits of the Capsicum annuum plant, which includes bell peppers and chili peppers.
- Curcumin: The main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jelly Babies
- Wikipedia's article - Jelly Babies
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