What have they done to Jelly Babies?

[notangelinajolie]

They've gone chewy.

Somebody please tell me they've not been banished to sugar tax hell?

[Lisette1940]

I've not tried them recently. Can you still bite their heads off relatively easily or does the chewiness hinder that?

[Bobbybobbins]

The flavours are really boring now they have got rid of artificial flavours 😂

[catwithnohat]

The Sugarland (I think) from Lidl are still lush...Bassett's these days are just naff.

[notangelinajolie]

I've not tried them recently. Can you still bite their heads off relatively easily or does the chewiness hinder that?

You can, but they do get stuck in the gaps between your teeth. A bit like wine gums but worse.

Thank you cat - I think I need to go to Lidl.

[Lisette1940]

notangelinajolie thanks for the heads up!

[amusedbush]

Bassetts jelly babies have always made me feel sick if I eat more than a couple. The Haribo ones, however, I can eat by the handful I love their texture too.

[iismum]

The best jelly babies by a mile, in my opinion, are M&S ones. All flavours are good (no separating out the ones I don't like) and lovely melty consistency. Lovely!

[AintNobodyHereButUsChickens]

Ooh yes I love the Haribo Jelly Men! They're almost... crunchy? Amazing

[Ithinkwerealonenowtiffany]

Aldi JB are nicer. And they have twice the amount of protein as Bassets.

So great for running!

[uncomfortablydumb53]

I thought exactly the same when I had some recently
As a result, I'm now addicted to the bubble gum softies sweets instead....

[lifesbiggestissues]

I am so happy to have found this thread...Bassets/Maynards JBs are wine gums by a different name...tragic. That not too chewy, actual different flavours has gone! Will now try all the suggestions...to help my running...