gummy bear

Gelatin candy creature

A gummy bear is a small, chewy candy shaped like a bear, made from gelatin, sugar, and flavorings.

Gummy bears come in various fruit flavors distinguished by color—red, orange, yellow, green, white.

The format has spawned countless variations: gummy worms, gummy sharks, gummy vitamins.

She offered me a handful of gummy bears.

candy

Haribo

German confectionery manufacturer

jelly babies · bonbon · gumdrops · wine gums · sour worms · fruit snacks · lollies · sweet shop · Halloween · party favor

texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

bouncy · elastic · jiggly · soft · pliable · gelatinous · tender · yielding · bite · chew

ingredient

gelatin

Collagen-derived thickening protein

citric acid · pectin · coloring · flavoring · starch · agar · vegan · porcine · bovine · plant-based

appearance

colorful

Full of varied hues

shiny · molded · miniature · vibrant · multicolored · assorted · red · yellow · green · orange

flavor

fruity

Having orchard flavor

orange · pineapple · cherry · grape · apple · tropical · citrus · sour · tangy · sweet

culture

German

Central European language

childhood · lunchbox · road trip · bulk bin

Categories
Opposites
candy texture

gummy bearhard candy

Solid sugar confection

jawbreaker · lollipop · rock candy · peanut brittle · candy cane

candy type/composition

gummy bearchocolate

Sweet from cacao seeds

chocolate bar · chocolate truffle · dark chocolate · truffle · M&M's

candy flavor profile

gummy bearsalted caramel

Sugar candy with brine

dark chocolate · licorice · butterscotch · maple candy

Family

bear, gum, bearing, gummy, bears, bearer, bearish, bearskin, bareheaded

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G