Fruit Gems facts for kids
Sunkist Fruit Gems are soft, round candies. They are about the size of a half dollar coin. These tasty treats are made from pectin and have real fruit flavors.
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What Are Sunkist Fruit Gems?
Sunkist Fruit Gems are a type of candy known for being soft and chewy. They are made using powdered sugar and natural fruit flavors. Unlike some other candies, Fruit Gems are fat-free. They also do not contain gluten or any ingredients made from wheat.
Who Makes Sunkist Fruit Gems?
These candies are made by a company called Jelly Belly. Jelly Belly bought the company that used to make them, The Ben Myerson Candy Company. They make Fruit Gems under a special agreement with Sunkist, which is a famous company known for its fruits.
Fruit Gem Flavors Over Time
For many years, before 2012, Sunkist Fruit Gems came in a mix of five flavors. These were lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, and raspberry. In 2012, the company changed the flavors. The new mix included lemon, orange, grapefruit, raspberry, and blueberry.
Special Edition Flavors
Sometimes, Sunkist Fruit Gems are made for special times of the year. For example, a special Christmas mix has been made. This mix included green lime and red raspberry fruit gems.
