The gummy and jelly brands we stock
| Brand | Origin | Key feature | Dietary status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haribo | Germany | The category benchmark. Goldbears, Tangfastics, Starmix | Contains gelatine. Not vegetarian or halal |
| Sour Patch Kids | USA (Mondelez) | Sour-then-sweet flavour sequencing. 7 products | Gelatine-free. Vegetarian-suitable |
| Mike and Ike | USA (Just Born) | Capsule-shape chewy fruit candy. 16 products | Gelatine-free. Vegetarian-suitable |
| Bebeto | Turkey | Multi-format Turkish halal: pencils, jellies, marshmallow ropes, sour. 12 products | Halal certified |
| Peelerz | UK | Halal and standard gummy ranges. 21 products total | Halal range certified; gummy range standard |
| Shades by Niko | UK (Niko Omilana) | Vegan and halal certified. 4 flavours | Vegan + halal certified |
| Swedish Fish | USA (Mondelez) | Classic soft chewy fish-shape candy | Gelatine-free. Vegetarian-suitable |
| Red Band | Netherlands | Licorice-fruit duos and Dutch winegums | Contains gelatine. Not vegetarian or halal |
| Gummi King | USA | American gummi candy in classic formats. 5 products | Check individual pack |
| Blasting Bubbles | UK/Import | Bubblegum-flavoured novelty sweet | Check individual pack |
Perfect for
Vegetarian and vegan shoppers: the American gelatine-free brands (Mike and Ike, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, Airheads, Laffy Taffy) cover this well. Shades by Niko is the certified vegan option. The mainstream UK gummy aisle is mostly gelatine-based, so the American imports are typically more useful for vegetarian shoppers.
Halal-keeping households: Peelerz Halal, Bebeto and Shades by Niko all carry formal halal certification. See our halal sweets hub for the wider certified halal range.
Sour candy fans: Sour Patch Kids is the benchmark; Haribo Tangfastics covers the German sour-mix tradition. See our sour sweets hub for the full sour range.
Kids' parties and pick-and-mix: the biggest single use case. Haribo Starmix, Bebeto and Peelerz all work for kids' birthday parties and party-bag fillers.
Buy gummies and jellies online in the UK
Our full gummy and jelly catalogue across 10+ brands, covering mainstream, halal-certified, vegan-certified and gelatine-free options in one place. Build the basket past £20 to qualify for free UK delivery. Multiple bags across brands takes you over easily. Orders placed before our daily cut-off are dispatched the same working day.
Gummies and jellies UK: frequently asked questions
Which gummies are gelatine-free?
Reliably gelatine-free gummies in our catalogue: Mike and Ike, Sour Patch Kids, Swedish Fish, Airheads and Laffy Taffy (all American brands using modified corn starch instead of gelatine), plus Shades by Niko (UK, vegan + halal certified, plant-based recipe). Most German and Dutch gummies (Haribo, Red Band) contain gelatine.
Are Haribo halal?
Standard UK Haribo is not halal certified. Most variants contain pork gelatine. For certified halal alternatives, look at Peelerz Halal, Bebeto or Shades by Niko. For the full halal range see our halal sweets hub.
What's the difference between gummies and jellies?
In UK retail the terms are largely interchangeable. "Gummies" tend to describe firmer chewier texture (gummy bears, Goldbears, gummy worms); "jellies" tend to describe softer wobblier texture (jelly babies, jelly beans). The line is fuzzy and several brands use both terms interchangeably. Functionally, both formats serve the same purpose and the dietary considerations (gelatine status, halal certification) apply across both.
How long do gummies last?
Most gummies have a 9 to 12 month best-before from manufacture, with the date printed on the back of the pack. Once opened, the resealable bags maintain quality for two to four weeks at room temperature. Store in a cool dry place; no refrigeration needed.