What’s your favorite candy?
I’d die for any kind of gelatin candy, especially those by Haribo or Trolli, mostly the gummy worms and gummy bears. However, I would also take any brand and form as long as it is made of real gelatin. I loved eating these as a kid, and I naturally carried that over to adulthood.
I was somewhat mortified when I learned that gelatin is made from animal cartilage or bone. Most products available in our country are made of beef gelatin, which is expected for a country with a significant Muslim population. However, in recent years, I have found some products, mostly from China, made from pork gelatin, and I still eat them.
Though vegan versions of this candy are tolerable, the chewiness sometimes feels off and has a doughy consistency, which is not found in animal gelatin. My main problem is that I’m diabetic, and my stress-relieving food is usually these candies.
I haven’t tried or checked if there are sugar-free substitutes, but for now, abstinence might be my only choice.