York Fruits facts for kids
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York Fruits
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| Type | Confectionery | ||||||
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| Place of origin | England | ||||||
| Region or state | Pontefract | ||||||
| Main ingredients | Sugar | ||||||
| Ingredients generally used | Glucose syrup | ||||||
| 684 kcal (2864 kJ) | |||||||
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| Other information | Natural colours and flavours. Suitable for vegetarians. | ||||||
York Fruits are a type of fruit-flavoured jelly sweets. They have been a popular treat in Great Britain, especially around Christmas time. These colourful sweets are known for their distinct fruit flavours and chewy texture.
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Who Makes York Fruits?
The History of York Fruits Makers
York Fruits have been made by several companies over the years. Originally, they were produced by a company called Terry's in York, England.
Later, from 1993 to 2008, Kraft Foods took over their production. After that, another company named Smith Kendon made them in Lancaster from 2008 to 2012.
Current Manufacturer of York Fruits
Today, York Fruits are produced by Tangerine Confectionery. This company bought Smith Kendon in 2012 and continued making these classic sweets.
What Are York Fruits Like?
Shapes and Flavours of York Fruits
A typical box of York Fruits weighs 200 grams and usually contains about 22 sweets. Each jelly sweet is roughly the size of a small chocolate.
These sugar-coated jellies come in several fun shapes. You might find them as circles, half-moons, teardrops, or diamond shapes. They are made with a variety of fruit flavours, including lemon, raspberry, strawberry, mandarin, lime, and cherry.
