Sugar Free Haribo Gummy Bears

People often ask me about the sugar free gummy bears from Haribo. Here is what I know:

Are Haribo gummies sugar free?

No. Currently, all gummy bears from Haribo contain sugar. Haribo did offer a sugar free version for a while but stopped.

Did Haribo stop making sugar free gummy bears?

Yes. In 2014 Haribo offered sugar free gummy bears. But people were eating them in large quantities, which led to stomach problems. Currently, Haribo only produces gummy bears that contain sugar.

What happened to Haribo sugar free gummy bears?

Haribo discontinued their sugar free gummy bears because they were causing stomach issues.

What happens when you eat sugar free Haribo gummy bears?

Many people reported bowel issues after eating the sugar free gummy bears from Haribo. Common symptoms are flatulence, watery stool, and rumbling noises from your intestines. These are caused by the sugar alcohol maltitol. This is not Haribo’s fault. It is just how many people reactor to large quantities of maltitol.

What is the artificial sweetener in Haribo sugar free gummy bears?

Haribo used the ingredient lycasin for their sugar free gummy bears. Lycasin contains the sugar alcohol maltitol.

What sweetener is in sugar free Haribo gummy bears?

Haribo uses lycasin, which contains the sugar alcohol maltitol.