gummy bears

Gelatin candy creatures

Gummy bears are small, chewy candies shaped like bears, made from gelatin, sugar, and flavorings.

They come in various colors representing different fruit flavors.

The texture is soft but resilient—you can stretch them slightly before they tear.

Originally German, they've become ubiquitous in candy aisles worldwide: She always picks out the red gummy bears first.

candy

Haribo

German confectionery manufacturer

gumdrops · jelly babies · sour worms · party favors · trick-or-treat · candy bowl · bulk candy · penny candy · vending machine · checkout lane

flavors

strawberry

Red fruit, seeds outside

pineapple · cherry · lime · grape · apple · tropical · sour · tangy · fruity · artificial flavoring

texture

chewy

Resisting easy biting

springy · soft · elastic · gelatinous · firm · dense · sticky · toothsome · yielding · bite-sized

colorful

rainbow

Refracted light arc

yellow · green · orange · white · clear · translucent · bright · assorted · neon · pastel

snacking

munchies

Snacks or craving them

road trip · lunchbox · after-school · sharing · handful · portion · grazing · sweet tooth · pick-me-up · treat yourself

gelatin

collagen

Structural body protein

agar · halal · kosher · gelling agent · plant-based

novelty

sugar-free

Lacking added sweeteners

collectible · infused · medicated · customized

Categories
Opposites
candy texture

gummy bearshard candy

Solid sugar confection

jawbreakers · rock candy · Jolly Ranchers · lollipops · peppermints

candy type/composition

gummy bearschocolate

Sweet from cacao seeds

chocolate truffles · milk chocolate · fudge · dark chocolate · Hershey's

candy form/shape

gummy bearscandy bars

Packaged chocolate snacks

chocolate bars · candy canes · bark

Family

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