Why are they called gumdrops?

Gumdrops have been popular for many years in decorating gingerbread houses. The NASA Apollo Command modules were nicknamed “Gumdrops” because of it’s conical shape.

What does a gumdrop look like?

They are brightly colored pectin-based pieces, shaped like a narrow dome (sometimes with a flattened top), often coated in granulated sugar and having fruit and spice flavors; the latter are also known as spice drops.

Is a gumdrop sweet?

National Gumdrop Day is all about exploring this classic kind of candy and tasting its spicy, yet sweet, flavors and textures.

What color are gumdrops?

Green gumdrops may be either lime or mint flavored. Purple gumdrops are usually either grape or peppermint, while white could be licorice or clove. Black ones are always licorice. Orange gumdrops are orange flavored in the fruit type of gumdrop, but could be anise flavored in the spice type of gumdrop.

What flavor is green gum drop?

Wintergreen
These are delicious, old fashioned spice gum drops from my childhood. Flavors are Purple=Anise (black licorice), Orange=Cinnamon, Green=Wintergreen, White=Spearmint, Yellow=Clove, Red=Sassafras (Root Beer).

What is the difference between gumdrops and spice drops?

Gumdrops are fruit-flavored and spice drops are, well, spicier with flavors like clove, anise, etc. Gumdrops and spice drops are available at most supermarkets and drug stores in the candy aisle.

What flavor is the yellow spice drop?

What is the yellow spice drop flavor? In each bag of gummy candy, you’ll discover that orange-colored spice drop will most often taste like orange and, occasionally, anise. Yellow will most often taste like lemon and sometimes like allspice. The color red is often reserved for cinnamon, but may taste like cherry.

What flavor is a white spice drop?

peppermint
Variety truly is the spice of life… Our spice drop flavors are cinnamon (red), peppermint (white), spearmint (green), sassafras (yellow), licorice (black), and clove (orange) in an acetate tub.

Are spice drops gumdrops?

Product Description. Add some spice to your life with this light and colorful chewy mix! These gumdrops feature six unique flavors of cinnamon, clove, anise, spearmint, root beer (sassafras) and wintergreen.