Gummy candies are very popular nowadays and are welcomed by many people. Among them, the bear shape is the most popular among the public. Many urban white-collar workers will carry the gummy bears with them at work or when they meet friends. Gummy bears can always open up happy times for us.
Haribo is the world’s most well-known gummy brand, with a very long history of development, and it is still enduring today. But for many people who eat halal food, there are many taboos in their diet, so can they eat Haribo gummy bears?
are Haribo gummy bears halal
The professional technical article in the top five quality gummy bear production equipment in 2021 shows that Haribo gummy bears are a ubiquitous snack. And many people like it very much, but it is worth mentioning that this kind of food is not halal food. For many people who eat halal food, you may inadvertently eat undesirable food. Only in rare cases will Haribo produce halal gummy bears, but most of the Haribo gummy bears on the market are not halal.
The main raw materials for Haribo Gummy Bears are white sugar, glucose syrup, gelatin, citric acid, food coloring, and food flavors. Although the ingredients seem simple, the gelatin added is not a vegetarian food.
Gelatin is an indispensable raw material when making Haribo Gummy Bears. Only when gelatin is added can the gummy be elastic and chewy. Gelatin is a type of collagen, which is mainly extracted from animal skins and bones, such as pigskin, pig bones, cowhide, cow bones, etc. Therefore, Haribo Gummy Bear is neither a vegetarian food nor a halal food.
Gelatin is rich in nutrients, and the body can directly absorb the rich collagen without being digested. It is very suitable for everyone to eat after exercise and can quickly replenish energy for the body.
When people who eat halal food eat Haribo gummy bears, they need to carefully check the ingredient list to distinguish the gelatin source from pigs or cattle. However, Haribo also produces halal gummy bears, using fish gelatin instead of pork and beef gelatin. Gummy bears are only sold through Paskesz.
Various types of gummy bears are scorching in the market. Halal gummy bears are also a considerable market. The use of a commercial sticky candy machine will produce high-quality halal gummy bears.
The gummy bear-making machine is a new piece of equipment developed by our engineers. They were combining the advanced experience at home and abroad and the needs of the modern market. With this equipment, many different candies can be produced, whether halal or vegetarian or in various shapes. All can be delivered to meet the ever-changing market demand. In addition, the quality of the equipment is stable and cost-effective. And the operation and maintenance are simple. The manufacturer can use it for a lifetime with only one investment.
The Haribo Gummy Bears you have seen are not halal food. Any food with gelatin added is not gelatin food. You must check the ingredient list carefully before buying.