What is the flour on Jelly Babies?
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3 min read
It's a common misconception that the fine white powder on Jelly Babies is icing sugar. In fact, the powdery substance found on many UK-manufactured Jelly Babies is a type of starch, most commonly maize starch, used to prevent the sticky sweets from clinging to each other and to their molds. This seemingly insignificant detail is a crucial part of the confectionery's manufacturing process and texture.
