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proof that physics, sugar, and a bear-shaped mold can conspire to delight you
means Sticky or rubbery in texture, like gum or gelatin — or, as a noun, a soft chewy candy often molded into shapes.
from From 'gum,' which traces back through Old French 'gomme' to Latin 'gummi' and ultimately to Greek 'kommi,' a word the Greeks likely borrowed from Egyptian 'qemai,' the name for the sticky resin that oozes from certain trees. The '-y' is the plain English suffix that turns a noun into 'having the quality of' — so 'gummy' simply means 'gum-like.' The candy sense is younger: gelatin-based sweets earned the name for their chewy, gum-resembling bite, and the bear shape arrived courtesy of a German confectioner in the early 20th century.
- origin
- invented in 1920s Germany by Hans Riegel
- gelatin source
- made from boiled animal collagen, usually pork
- vegan swap
- pectin or agar replaces the bones
- sugar-free risk
- maltitol versions cause infamous digestive chaos
- giant cousin
- world's largest weighed over 26 pounds
haribo gold bears — german candy company founded 1922, world's largest gummy bear manufacturer
trolli sour gummy worms — german brand established 1948, iconic sour candy product
albanese gummy bears — american confectioner founded 1918, known for 10 flavors and bears