{{Short description|Gummy candy shaped like worms}} {{Infobox food|name=Gummy worms|image=Three Nice! Gummy Worms (19543065510).jpg|caption=Gummy worms|alternate_name=Gummi worms, sour worms|country=United States <br> Germany|region=|course=|type=Confectionery|served=|main_ingredient=Gelatin|variations=Gummy worms, sour worms, gummi worms|calories=|no_recipes=false}} '''Gummy worms''' are a type of worm-shaped gummy candy. They are made from a mixture of sugar, corn syrup, gelatin, and flavorings.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gummy Worms Are Newer Than You Think |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gummy-worms-newer-think-213000428.html |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=www.yahoo.com |language=en-US |archive-date=2022-11-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221113104935/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/gummy-worms-newer-think-213000428.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Leah J. |date=2022-10-17 |title=Trolli has created a Halo 'Feedler' that shoots gummy worms |url=https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/halo-world-championshi-feedler-gun-gummy-worms-trolli-31641/ |access-date=2023-01-28 |website=GamesHub |language=en-AU |archive-date=2023-03-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230322122303/https://www.gameshub.com/news/news/halo-world-championshi-feedler-gun-gummy-worms-trolli-31641/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The German confectionery manufacturer Trolli invented gummy worms in 1981.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-15 |title=Today is: Gummi Worm Day |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/today-gummi-worm-day-092406821.html |access-date=2023-09-07 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-09-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907150938/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/today-gummi-worm-day-092406821.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
== Ingredients == The most common types of gummy worms typically contain gelatin, sugar, water, corn syrup or glucose syrup, flavorings (such as fruit extracts or artificial flavors), coloring agents, and, in some cases, citric acid for a sour taste.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2013-07-24 |title=Investigation: What's In Gummy Worms? |url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gummy-worms_n_3639519 |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=HuffPost |language=en |archive-date=2023-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528233343/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/gummy-worms_n_3639519 |url-status=live }}</ref> Additional ingredients may include vegetable oils or waxes for coating and for preventing sticking.<ref name=":0" />
== Variations == Gummy worms are sold in various flavors, sizes, and textures. Flavors include traditional fruit flavors such as cherry, strawberry, orange, sour apple, watermelon, and tropical blends.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2022-11-06 |title=Gummy Worms' Gross Out '80s Introduction To The US |url=https://www.tastingtable.com/1083096/gummy-worms-gross-out-80s-introduction-to-the-us/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=Tasting Table |language=en-US |archive-date=2023-05-28 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528070431/https://www.tastingtable.com/1083096/gummy-worms-gross-out-80s-introduction-to-the-us/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
thumb|Gummy worms with a sour coating Some gummy worms have a sugar coating, and others have a sour dusting. In terms of size, gummy worms can range from small, bite-sized pieces to larger, jumbo versions. Additionally, there are variations in texture, with some gummy worms having a softer, chewier consistency while others provide a firmer bite.<ref name=":1" />
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