Our gummies contain 160mg of vitamin C as pure ascorbic acid and 5mg of zinc as zinc citrate per gummy. They are made on the basis of valuable fructooligosaccharides (FOS), which are obtained from the natural inulin of the chicory root. Fructo-oligosaccharides, or FOS for short, belong to the group of dietary fibres. They are characterised by their mild sweetness and are associated with a number of positive properties. Among other things, they serve as a high-quality source of food for lacto- and bifidobacteria in the intestine and have a comparatively low glycaemic index, which is beneficial for blood sugar stability. The production of vitamin gummies usually involves the use of artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes. Our gummies are made entirely without artificial sweeteners and without the addition of sugar.
The production of gummies requires gelling agents to ensure sufficient firmness and glazing agents to prevent the gummies from sticking together. We use purely plant-based gelling agents and avoid animal gelatine, which is often obtained from inferior slaughterhouse waste. The gelling and stabilising agents we use are obtained from lemon peel (pectin), red algae (agar-agar) and the root tubers of the cassava plant (tapioca starch). We use plant-based carnauba wax as a glazing agent, which makes our vitamin gummies completely vegan. Cheap citric acid is often used as an acidity regulator, which is usually produced with the help of moulds and genetically modified microorganisms. The use of phosphate compounds such as tricalcium phosphate is also widespread. Better alternatives are ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and citrate compounds such as sodium citrate, which are used in our vitamin gummies.
Our vitamin C and zinc gummies have a natural orange flavour. In addition, the gummies are gluten- and soya-free.
We use environmentally friendly amber glass jars for the packaging of this product.
