Cherry Drops

Cherry Drops

(Fruit flavour boiled sweets.)

  • Gelatine Free
  • Gluten Free
  • No artificial colours

£0.85 for 1 tubes

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Description

Bassetts Cherry Drops - Stunningly cherry-ee hard boiled sweets with a soft chewy centre. If you're a fan of cherry, these babies are right up your street! Theyr'e very tasty, and very very fruity.

ALLERGENS & NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

INGREDIENTS

Sugar, Glucose Syrup, E330: Citric Acid. Colours: Anthocyanins, Allergens: May Contain SESAME Seeds, May Contain Traces Of MILK, May Contain Traces Of SOYA, May Contain Traces Of NUTS, Not suitable for children under 3 years old.

This item contains the following per 100g:

Energy (kj): 1650
Energy (kcal): 390
Fat (g): 0
Saturated Fat (g): 0
Carbohydrate (g): 96
of which Sugars (g): 96
Protein (g): 0.1
Salt (g): 0

Are Bassetts Cherry Drops Vegetarian

There's no gelatine in this sweet but it may contain non-vegetarian ingredients.

Are Bassetts Cherry Drops Vegan

No, this sweet is not Vegan.

Are Bassetts Cherry Drops Gluten Free

Yes, there are no ingredients containing gluten in this sweet - it is Coeliac or Celiac friendly.
Customer Reviews

kerrane

Good on a dog walk

09/11/2023

Henry

19/10/2023

Aldridge

18/10/2023

Taylor

Real cherry and so morish

03/08/2023

Francis

Very Good 😀

11/07/2023

Introduction

Cherry drops are a type of boiled sweet that have been around for over a century. They are known for their sweet cherry flavour and bright red colour. In this article, we will explore the history of cherry drops, what they are made of, their health benefits, and much more.

What are cherry drops?

Cherry drops are a type of hard candy that are made with sugar, glucose syrup, citric acid, and flavours and colours. They are boiled together to create a thick syrup that is then poured into moulds to create the candy. The candy is then left to cool and harden before being packaged.

Cherry drops have been featured in many movies, TV shows, and books over the years. One of the most famous examples is the movie "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," where they were one of the candies featured in the famous candy room scene.

Health benefits of cherry drops

While cherry drops are not exactly a health food, they do have some potential health benefits. For example, they can help to soothe a sore throat or cough due to their soothing properties. They can also help to freshen your breath due to their strong flavour.

Cherry drops and nostalgia

Cherry drops are a classic retro sweet that have been enjoyed for generations. They evoke memories of childhood for many people and are often associated with happy times.

Cherry drops recipes

There are many recipes that use cherry drops as an ingredient. For example, you can use them to make cherry drop fudge or cherry drop cookies.

Cherry drops around the world

Cherry drops are popular in many parts of the world, including the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Cherry drop trivia

  • Cherry drops were first created in the UK in the early 1900s.
  • The original recipe for cherry drops included real cherries.
  • Cherry drops were one of the sweets featured in the famous candy room scene in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."