Double Dip (confectionery) facts for kids
.JPG)
Swizzelstick and sherbet in cherry and orange
|
|||||||
| Type | Confectionery | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Place of origin | United Kingdom | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Sherbet (powder) | ||||||
| Variations | Cola | ||||||
| 1580.1kJ/371.8 kcal | |||||||
|
|||||||
| 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 tasty sweet made by a company called Swizzels Matlow. It's been super popular in countries like the United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany. In the late 1980s, Double Dip was the best-selling sweet in Ireland! It's famous for its fizzy sherbet powder.
What is Double Dip?
Double Dip comes in a small packet. Inside, you'll find two different fizzy sherbet powders. One is usually orange flavored, and the other is cherry flavored. The best part? It also has a special "swizzelstick" that you use for dipping!
What's in Double Dip?
This sweet is a good choice for many people. It is suitable for coeliacs, which means it's safe for those who can't eat gluten. It's also good for vegans and vegetarians.
The main ingredients are sugar and dextrose. It also has things like citric acid and malic acid to make it fizzy. Other ingredients include cornflour, sodium bicarbonate, and different flavourings. Natural colors like beetroot red, curcumin, and lutein give it its bright look.
How Double Dip Was Made
The company, Swizzels Matlow, wanted to create a sweet that was different and exciting. They wanted something unique that people could interact with. That's how the idea for Double Dip came to life!
Since it first came out, a new cola flavor has been added. At first, it was a special surprise in only a few packets. Then, it became a limited edition. Now, the cola flavor is a regular part of the Double Dip packets you can buy.
Similar Sweets
- Fun Dip, a similar sweet found in the U.S. and Canada.
- Sherbet Fountain, a sweet with sherbet and a liquorice stick, made by Barratts.
- Dip Dab, another sweet by Barratts that uses a strawberry flavored lollipop for dipping.
- List of confectionery brands
