Flump (sweet) facts for kids
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A Flumps with an added colour
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| Type | Confectionery |
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| Place of origin | United Kingdom |
| Created by | Barratt |
| Main ingredients | Glucose fructose corn syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, cornflour |
A Flumps is a super fun and colourful sweet from the United Kingdom! It's a type of marshmallow that looks like a twisted, colourful rope. Imagine pink, yellow, white, and blue marshmallow all swirled together! These yummy treats are made by a company called Barratt.
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What are Flumps?
Flumps are a popular British sweet. They are soft, chewy marshmallows. Each Flump has a unique twisted shape. It looks a bit like a colourful corkscrew! The bright colours make them stand out. You can find them in pink, yellow, white, and blue.
How Flumps Look
The twisted shape of a Flump is called a helix. This makes them look like a colourful spring or a tiny rainbow rope. The different colours are swirled together. This gives each Flump a unique pattern.
Where Flumps are Sold
Flumps are mainly sold in the United Kingdom. You can often find them in sweet shops and supermarkets. They are sold as single "cables" or in bags of "Mini Flumps." This means you can buy one big Flump or many smaller ones.
What are Flumps Made Of?
Flumps are mostly made from sweet ingredients. The main parts are glucose-fructose syrup and sugar. These give Flumps their sweet taste. They also contain gelatin, which makes them soft and bouncy.
Other Ingredients
Other ingredients in Flumps include cornflour. This helps to give them the right texture. Natural flavourings are added for taste. Natural colours like Riboflavin (yellow) and Cochineal (red/pink) make them bright. These ingredients are carefully mixed. This creates the unique Flumps marshmallow.
Flumps' Popularity
Flumps are widely loved by people in the UK. Many people enjoy their chewy texture and sweet taste. Their bright colours also make them fun to eat. They are a classic sweet that many families enjoy.
Awards and Recognition
Flumps have even won an award! They received the "National Flump Award." This happened on a popular British TV show. The show was called "The Nation's Favourite Sweets." This award shows how much people love Flumps. It proves they are a favourite sweet in the UK.
