Channel: Mental Floss

Category: Education

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Description: How did gummy bears go from niche German sweet to the world's favorite gelatin candy? On today's episode, we're breaking down the history of gummy bears. From Turkish delight to Haribo to centuries of animal abuse, the path to gummy bears isn't always sweet. Food History is a show all about... well, the history of food. Join host Justin Dodd as he brings you the stories of how your favorite meals ended up on your plate. Today, we're talking gummy bears. ----------------------------- Website: mentalfloss.com​ Twitter: twitter.com/mental_floss​ Facebook: facebook.com/mentalflossmagazine