You can also sign up for our newsletter for exclusive access to new products and the latest industry news and events. Apparently, they're made according to the original Lions recipe (from way way back), and the way they're made makes for a firmer texture, and longer-lasting flavour (me, I just think they're jolly tasty! Although widely available in the UK, believe it or not, it can be slightly harder to get your hands on Wine Gums in other countries such as the United States.

Jelly babies are a junior version of wine gums, but they're softer and have a more jelly-like consistency. You can also go more traditional with Lion wine gums or enjoy a more cost-effective solution from Taveners and De Bron. Well, we're about to fix that in this post, so sit back, relax and learn about these delicious sweets. Despite the strong fruity taste that Wine Gums have, some suggest they loosely replicate the flavours of various wines!

Even Maynard's father didn't like the idea of wine gums, but that soon changed when he realised the profitability of these sweets.

Try to enjoy a 30g pack or tube at a time instead of opting for large volumes of sweets, and you'll be able to enjoy them without worrying about any adverse health implications.Made by Lion, who has been producing gum sweets since 1909 these Wine Gums are harder and more flavourful than other Wine Gums on the market.