Fruit Gems

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Fruit Gems are quarter sized pectin candies They are a soft candy made from confectionary sugar with fruity flavors. The usual shape for them to come in is a round shape. Fruit Gems are made by The Ben Myerson Candy Company under license for Sunkist contain real fruit pectin candies that are said to capture the essence of Sunkist citrus fruit flavors- orange, lemon and grapefruit-with lime and raspberry. The candy is made with natural flavors and are 100% fat free. They also have no preservatives or cholesterol, which make them healthier than other candies.

There are different varieties besides the traditional mix. A Christmas mix includes Green Lime & Red Raspberry and the Halloween mix has Orange & Black Licorice making it a candy that can be enjoyed at anytime.

Sunkist Gourmet Fruit Gems don’t have Gluten, or any wheat by-product in them. Tree nuts (almonds and peanuts) are processed in the same plant for chocolate peanut clusters and almond clusters.