Bourbon Fettuccine: Al Dente Pasta-like Gummy Candy
Today I went to a drugstore near my house to buy foodstuffs when I craved something sour-sweet, and I headed to its snack and candy section and grabbed a bag of gummy candy called Fettuccine.
Bourbon Fettuccine Gummies
Fettuccine is a popular gummy candy produced and sold by the Japanese confectionery maker Bourbon (ブルボン), whose head office is in Niigata Prefecture, where I live.
Features
Why the Fettuccine gummy candy has gained popularity in Japan probably comes from its addictive al dente pasta-like texture; these gummies are soft on the outside but quite chewy on the inside.
These treats have a pleasant chew and a good taste, like Kanro’s Candemina. The gummi is juicy with the right amount of sugar, to which the white particles on the surface add a nice refreshing tartness.
Flavors
In addition to Cola flavor, Bourbon Fettuccine is currently (as of May 1, 2023) available in Italian Grape, Italian Lemon, Seedy Strawberry, and Soda flavors, based on the official site.
Ingredients/Nutrition Facts
Lastly, for your information, here are the ingredients and nutrition facts of the Bourbon Fettuccine cola gummy candy.
| Sugar, Starch syrup, Gelatin, Digestion-resistant dextrin, Concentrated lemon juice, Ginger powder, Sorbitol, Acidifier, Calcium carbonate, Color (Caramel), Flavoring, Gelling agent (Pectin), Vitamin C, Emulsifier |
Nutritional Values
| Calories | 166 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.4 g |
| – Sugar | 37.5 g |
| – Dietary fiber | 1.9 g |
| Salt Equivalents | 0.06 g |
| Vitamin C | 47 mg |
Is this gummy Halal for Muslims?
It contains gelatin and there is no mention of the source.
Thank you for commenting.
The source of the ingredients is the labels on the back of the packages.
You can also see what the gummy contains on the official website of Bourbon (but written in Japanese).
By the way, “ゼラチン” is the word for gelatin.
I’m sorry, I misunderstood. The source of the gelatin used.
I searched online, but I couldn’t find information on that.
So I’m not sure whether the gummy is Halal or not.
I found useful info. Based on this article, it seems the gelatin (collagen) used in Japanese gummy candy is in many cases derived from cow or pig hides.