Maynards Bassetts Winegums, 1 kg Bag

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Whether you’re trying them for the first time or rekindling childhood retro sweetshop memories, you're sure to find a wine gum flavour you’ll just love. Made with only natural colours, wine gums are lovingly created to give you the very best taste and are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over 100 years later and Lion Wine Gums are still created with the original recipe – don't fix what isn't broken right? Comparing to old classic retro sweets such as Fruit Pastilles and Fruit Salad Gums, Lions Wine Gums are arguably above them all. As one legend goes, Maynard – a teetotaller – decided to market his sweets, as he wanted to encourage folks to reduce their alcohol consumption and to distract drinkers from the evils of the bottle. This is why the you see “Burgundy”, “Claret”, and so on, stamped onto the gums. Wine gums are actually relatively easy to make at home, and you don't need any fancy equipment. All you need is some sugar, gelatine, cornstarch, water and your chosen flavourings. Wine gums are chewy, firm pastille-type sweets originating from the United Kingdom. All brands have their own recipes containing various sweeteners, flavourings, and colourings. Wine gums are popular in the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, South Africa and many Commonwealth nations, as well as several European countries. Common brands include Maynards, Bassett's, Haribo and Lion.

These sweets aren't coated in sugar, so they're softer on the outside but still have a chewy centre that's a lot stronger than the consistency of jelly sweets. Are Wine Gums Healthy? Maynard’s sweet business slowly took off, and by 1896, business was booming so much that he launched it as a company. Although widely available in the UK, believe it or not, it can be slightly harder to get your hands on Wine Gums in other countries such as the United States. Many other countries have a similar retro treat that loosely resembles the iconic Wine Gum. For example, Swedish Fish are considered to be one of the well-known substitutes available in the US. You can also go more traditional with Lion wine gums or enjoy a more cost-effective solution from Taveners and De Bron. How To Make Wine Gums At Home

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Maynard’s Wine Gums were first created in 1909 by Maynard’s son, Charles Gordon Maynard. But Charles nearly had his son fired after discovering junior Maynard had come up with his own recipe for Maynard’s Wine Gums! Maynard's father was teetotal, and he created wine gums as a rich flavoured sweet that would serve as an alcohol-free alternative to traditional wine. American hard gums are similar to wine gums, but they're harder and have a more intense flavour. They're also available in a broader range of flavours, including pineapple and pear. Wine Gums: The Conclusion Wine gums were designed to be the confectionery choice for adults, with bolder favours and less sugar. What Do Wine Gums Taste Like?

And if you're still on the hunt for a drink, try out out Pint Pots (Beer Bottles) … Again, they don't contain any actual beer (sorry to disappoint). Wine gums are a classic sweet, but they can be too intense for children - after all, they were designed with adults in mind. We hope you enjoyed this post and that you now know everything there is to know about wine gums. These sweets are delicious, full of flavour and perfect for any occasion. Just remember to enjoy them in moderation! If you're not a fan of them or looking for something children will love, there are plenty of alternatives.

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There is an age-old debate on the flavouring of Wine Gum sweets. Despite the strong fruity taste that Wine Gums have, some suggest they loosely replicate the flavours of various wines! Wine Gums have been around since 1909 (over 100 years ago), that's the ultimate retro sweet, and they have been one of the nation’s favourite traditional gummy sweet since. Made by Lion, who has been producing gum sweets since 1909 these Wine Gums are harder and more flavourful than other Wine Gums on the market. Lion doesn't cut corners on craftsmanship, quality, flavour, and texture with their iconic take on the classic Wine Gum.

You can also sign up for our newsletter for exclusive access to new products and the latest industry news and events. Although Maynard didn’t believe it at first when his son claimed the wine gums recipe didn’t contain actual wine. Wine Gum Flavours Whilst Lion was one of the first confectionary businesses to manufacture and brand Wine Gums; everyone has their take on the classic ‘wine gum’ sweet. For example, Maynards Wine Gums are chewier and more come in slightly different colours and shapes. I suppose it is down to personal preference, but I prefer a harder sweet with a longer-lasting flavour, so Lion’s Wine Gums are my choice.

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You may be wondering, “Do wine gums have wine in them?” Basically, no. They do, however, contain Acetic acid, the acid found in vinegar. Vinegars are often the end-result of wine and some (cheap or spoiled) wines have a vinegary taste. That's close enough for purveyors of wine gums.

The son of a sweet shop owner, Charles Gordon Maynard, decided to create sweets with a more refined flavour, and people would savour them like traditional wine. We love wine gums, but we can't decided between us whether we prefer midget gems over them. Both are great retro sweets and compliment each other perfectly. If you'd like to try creating wine gums, the recipe is available here. Making wine gums at home means you can control the amount of sugar that goes into them and use natural flavours instead of artificial ones.Wine gums are the perfect sweet for in the car (who can remember munching on a bag during a family road trip?), a great accompaniment to your favourite film, or even just as a special treat. A question we often get asked is, do wine gums contain alcohol? In contrast to their name, Wine Gums contain no alcohol, but it is thought that their long-lasting fruity flavours are an attempt to make them almost like drinking and experiencing fine wine. The different colours of sweet are traditionally named after types of wines – hence the name. These typically were: Port, Sherry, Champagne, Burgundy, Claret, Rioja, Merlot and even Rum! Charles Riley Maynard started his business in 1880 by producing confections in a kitchen with his brother Tom in Stamford Hill, London, while his wife Sarah Ann served the customers. Maynards sweets grew steadily and was launched as a company in 1896. Maynards Wine Gums were introduced in 1909 by Maynard's son Charles Gordon Maynard. It took Charles Gordon Maynard some time to persuade his strict Methodist and teetotaller father that the sweets did not contain wine, [1] after which the father accepted that the sweet was to be marketed as an alternative to alcohol. [2] Best of all, with their all-natural colouring and no artificial flavours, our Wine Gums are suitable for the whole family to enjoy. Both those young and old can enjoy the extra fruity flavours on offer from a bag of wine gums.