National Gumdrop Day– February 15, 2022

Americans enjoy their candy and, fortunately, several days have been reserved to celebrate particular candies like National Gumdrop Day on February 15. Gumdrops are distinct because they are not just fun to consume however they also make fantastic decors. Individuals have actually crafted with gumdrops for several years and because they can be found in so many shapes, sizes, and colors, gumdrops ensure joyful decoration. So, get your gumdrops and let’s get this celebration began!

HISTORY OF NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
Gumdrops, among America’s the majority of beloved sweets, is a chewy, gelatin candy, usually seasoned with fruit or spices. In their most conventional form, gumdrops are sugar-coated and formed like a small dome or ‘drop.’ But they have evolved, and you can now find them with smooth finishings and in lots of fun shapes and sizes.

Arguments are plentiful as to the history of gumdrops. Some credit Percy Trusdale as the innovator of gumdrops in 1801. The term ‘gumdrop’ was first seen in an Illinois paper mentioning a local candy shop owner, George Julier, in the 1850s.

The National Confectioners Association notes National Gumdrop Day as one of the many candy-focused vacations we can commemorate and on which we can buy more sweet while we’re at it, obviously!

With the popular pattern of premium sweets hitting the marketplace, you can now find gumdrops beyond the standard orange, cherry, grape, and lemon tastes. Whole Foods uses rather large gumdrops (1 inch high x 1 inch large) in exotic tastes such as key lime, tangerine, grapefruit, and pomegranate.

The classic gumdrop paved the way for what we know today as gummy candies in general, like gummy bears and -worms, and even gummy vitamins (keep in mind, the vitamins are not candy!).

Gumdrops, if kept in an unopened plan and saved in a cool place, will last for up to 12 months. If you choose to use them for crafting, they will, obviously, end up being hard but that’s ok, as long as you do not try to eat them later on!

NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY TIMELINE
1682
Gelatin Discovered
Frenchman Denis Papin discovers gelatin, a pure protein product, through research study and experimentation.

1949
” Sweet Land”
The extremely popular Hasbro board game debuts with an appropriate recommendation to the ever-popular gumdrop– gamers go through the Gumdrop Mountains and can take the shortcut, Gumdrop Path.

1960
Gummy Bears Debut
Haribo presents the bear-shaped gummy in Germany– made out of licorice, they were called ‘dancing bears.’

1981
Gummy Worms Introduced to the U.S
. The first gummy worm sweet is introduced to the U.S. in 1981 by Trolli, a German confectionery brand name, who, today, makes neon gummy spiders.

NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY FAQS
Are gumdrops and jujubes the very same thing?
Not precisely. The traditional gumdrop is coated in sugar whereas jujubes have a smooth covering.

Just how much sugar is in a serving of gumdrops?
One serving of gumdrops is roughly 10 pieces. There are 21.2 grams of sugar in this serving, which is almost 6 teaspoons of sugar.

Can you eat too many gummy vitamins?
Due to the fact that they taste good does not indicate you need to eat the whole bottle, simply. As couple of as four gummy vitamins could have more than enough niacin to trigger inflammation of queasiness, vomiting, and skin.

METHODS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
Get crafty!
There are many fun things you can make with traditional gumdrops. Make a gumdrop garland, ornaments, sculptures, drink garnishes, or an enjoyable centerpiece that visitors can select gummies from. While typically booked for the Christmas season, there’s no reason you can’t make these things for a birthday party or other festive occasion at any time of the year!

Make your own
Homemade gumdrops are quite easy to make and really taste much better than store-bought ones. Purchase a couple of economical molds to develop enjoyable shaped gumdrops and look for a dish online!

Combine science with food
Using gumdrops and toothpicks, test your engineering skills by building structures; make it a contest with your kids or pals to see who can develop the highest structure.

5 ENJOYABLE FACTS ABOUT GUMMY CANDIES
Largest gummy sweet
The biggest gummy sweet of any shape was made in 2014 in Germany; it weighed 1,128 pounds and 12 ounces, and took 6 days to set throughout refrigeration.

Most popular flavor
Cherry is the most popular gumdrop flavor followed by grape, orange, and lemon.

Largest gumdrop
Brach’s Sweet holds the world record for largest gumdrop (in the conventional shape) at just over 10 pounds.

Most eaten in one minute
Kevin ‘L.A. Beast’ Strahle set the record in 2017 by eating 31 gummy bears in one minute.

Biggest gummy bear
Up until now, the biggest gummy bear on record was made in 2011 in Texas; weighing in at 81 pounds, it was 2 feet tall and 2 feet large.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL GUMDROP DAY
We enjoy sweet
The typical American consumes 22 pounds of candy each year. Wow– that’s a great deal of candy. No wonder we’re delighted to commemorate National Gumdrop Day!

We like to play with our food
When it comes to crafts so it’s completely acceptable to play with gumdrops as you create gingerbread houses or use them in science projects, gumdrops are a go-to food.

Range is the spice of life
If you are quickly tired consuming the exact same sweet, day after day, gummies can definitely keep you entertained due to their range. With a lot of shapes, sizes, and tastes to choose from, there will constantly be something new to attempt.

 

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