Double Dip (confectionery) facts for kids
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Swizzelstick and sherbet in cherry and orange
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| Type | Confectionery | ||||||
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Sherbet (powder) | ||||||
| Variations | Cola | ||||||
| 1580.1kJ/371.8 kcal | |||||||
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| Similar dishes | Fun Dip | ||||||
| Other information | Nutrition information is per 100g (One packet = 19g). Ingredients include 1.1g salt. Suitable for vegans. | ||||||
Double Dip is a fun and fizzy sweet treat! It's made by a company called Swizzels Matlow. This candy has been super popular in places like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. In the late 1980s, Double Dip was the best-selling sweet in Ireland.
Contents
What is Double Dip?
Double Dip comes in a small packet. Inside, you'll find two different sherbet powders. One is usually orange flavoured, and the other is cherry flavoured. The best part is the "swizzelstick" that comes with it. You use this stick to dip into the fizzy sherbet!
What's in Double Dip?
This sweet is suitable for many people. It's good for those with coeliac disease. It's also fine for vegans and vegetarians. The main ingredients include sugar and dextrose. It also has things like citric acid and malic acid to make it fizzy. Other ingredients are cornflour, sodium bicarbonate, and different colours.
How Double Dip Was Made
The people at Swizzels Matlow wanted to create something new. They wanted a sweet that was different and exciting. They also wanted a candy that you could interact with. This is how the idea for Double Dip came to life. It was designed to be unique and fun to eat.
New Flavours Over Time
Since Double Dip first came out, a new flavour has been added. Now, you can sometimes find a cola flavoured sherbet in the packets. This cola flavour started as a special surprise in a few packets. Then, it became a special edition. Now, it's a regular part of the Double Dip family!
Similar Sweet Treats
- Fun Dip: This is a similar product found in the U.S. and Canada.
- Sherbet Fountain: This sweet is also fizzy sherbet. But instead of a plastic stick, it uses a liquorice stick for dipping. It's made by Barratts.
- Dip Dab: Another sweet from Barratts. This one uses a strawberry-flavoured lollipop for dipping into the sherbet.
