French confectioners on the basis of his observations concluded that the solid mass obtained by boiling the fruit is not all, but only apples, apricots, quince. In these fruits in large quantities has binder - pectin, which allows you to freeze the fruit weight. Here is one of them and began to make a new delicacy. Juices and fruit puree the rest was added to the marmalade in small quantities.
In the XIX century marmalade production has increased since managed to get artificial pectin. Used for the manufacture of a variety of fruits and berries, although present, is still considered to be an apple, quince and apricot marmalade.
Then the French confectioners have learned to use in the manufacture of marmalade natural gelling agent: vegetable, sturgeon glue, beef broth and cartilage.
In the XX century, with the development of the food industry, production of marmalade become cheaper due to the use of synthetic flavorings and colorings, starch, gelatin bone.
In America, in the middle of the XIX century there was chewing marmalade. He did not stick to your hands and did not melt. In Europe, gummies appeared at the beginning of the XX century, and in Russia - at the very end, in the 90s.
The structure of modern gummies includes many components. This sugar syrup, preservatives, colorants, flavorings and fragrances. As gelling agents manufacturers use agar and pectin. Last, most often, is artificial.
Calorie gummies not so great, just 321 kcal per 100 g of product.
Natural pectin, wax and vegetable fats that make up the marmalade, even beneficial. But in today's production uses artificial analogues. Qualitative marmalade and today is prepared on the basis of natural fruit. But it is just a treat, you want to eat in moderation.
Gummies, which is used for gelation of agar-agar, really useful. Agar improves the gastrointestinal tract, liver and thyroid gland. Gelatin has a beneficial effect on the skin, hair, joints, cartilage of the human body.
Natural pectin removes toxins and heavy metals, urea, excess cholesterol, harmful substances resulting from metabolic processes. It is used for the treatment of burns and wounds, atherosclerosis, bacterial infections of the intestine and hemophilia. It is used in the treatment of metabolic disorders.
But in the gummies include sugar, which benefits for the body, especially children, is highly questionable. Artificial preservatives, colorings and flavorings are harmful, especially if abused products containing them. Suffering and gastrointestinal tract, and musculoskeletal system and the nervous system. To improve the appearance of the product, its smoothness and shine use voskozhirovuyu mixture. Therefore, in most cases, of the benefits of this fruit jellies are not talking.
In order to select useful gummies, carefully study its composition. It should be made from natural ingredients: sugar, syrup, pectin, gelatin, fruit juice. Some manufacturers add vitamins marmalade.
Buy marmalade pale colors. In this case, the greater the likelihood of their use of natural dyes (beet juice, for example). Taste quality gummies to be sour, without cloying and excessive sweetness. He keeps the shape well, with pressure quickly it recovers. Marmalade layers are clearly distinguishable.
By following the simple rules for choosing gummies, using it after eating small amounts, you can enjoy not only delicious, but also useful to treat.