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Gummy Bears

How did gummy bears go from niche German sweet to the world's favorite gelatin candy? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of gummy bears. From Turkish delight to Haribo to centuries of animal abuse, the path to gummy bears isn't always sweet.

English
  • Originally Aired March 16, 2022
  • Runtime 8 minutes
  • Production Code 5QCBkDTHyyo
  • Network YouTube
  • Created March 17, 2022 by
    shriek
  • Modified March 17, 2022 by
    shriek