Gummy & Jelly Sweets

Jelly sweets are made from a base of glucose syrup, sugar, and a gelling or setting agent. Most traditional jelly sweets use gelatine, which is an animal-derived protein, to give them their chewy, springy texture. Some jelly sweets use plant-based alternatives such as pectin or starch to achieve a similar result; these are typically the gelatine-free and vegan options. Colourings, flavourings, and glazing agents are added to create the range of flavours, colours, and finishes you see across the collection.

Ingredients vary across the jelly sweet. Common ingredients across most jelly sweets include glucose syrup, sugar, gelatine or a plant-based gelling alternative, flavourings, and glazing agents such as carnauba wax. Colours come from a range of sources; some sweets use fruit and vegetable concentrates like radish, blackcurrant, or carrot, while others use approved colour additives. Acids like citric acid or lactic acid add the fruity sharpness. Each product page lists the full ingredient breakdown and allergen information for that specific sweet.

Not all jelly sweets in this collection are vegetarian. Many contain gelatine, which is derived from animal bones and connective tissue and is not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Yes, you can make basic jelly sweets at home. You need a sugar and glucose syrup base, a setting agent such as gelatine or agar-agar, flavourings, and sweet moulds to shape them. Gelatine produces a chewier, more elastic result similar to commercial gummy sweets. Agar-agar gives a firmer, more brittle set and is the plant-based alternative used in vegan recipes. Home-made jelly sweets will not replicate the exact texture, glaze, or colour of commercially produced versions, but they can be a fun activity and a way to control ingredients for dietary needs.

Gummy Galaxy dispatches all orders within 1–2 working days. Standard UK delivery applies to most orders, with free shipping available on orders over £30.

Contact Gummy Galaxy as soon as your order arrives if your sweets are damaged. The team will review your order and work quickly to resolve the issue. You can reach them through the contact page on the Gummy Galaxy website.

Yes, you can send jelly sweets directly to a recipient as a gift. Gummy Galaxy offers custom pouches with a personalised message or logo, making them a great choice for birthdays, weddings, corporate gifts, and seasonal occasions. Choose the sweets, add your personalisation, and Gummy Galaxy will pack and dispatch the order directly to your recipient.