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Maynards Bassetts

Maynards Bassetts , the English grandmother's sweets

Wine Gums, Jelly Babies, Liquorice Allsorts, Sherbet Lemons: the great classics of British confectionery, brought together under the Maynards Bassetts brand.

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Maynards Bassetts

Two historic houses

Maynards Bassetts brings together two 19th - century confectioners:

  • Bassett's , founded in Sheffield in 1842, is responsible for Liquorice Allsorts and Jelly Babies;
  • Maynards , born in London, who created Wine Gums at the beginning of the 20th century .

The classics

  • Wine Gums : firm, fruity gums with the names of wines and spirits engraved on them. Yet there isn't a drop of alcohol in them.
  • Jelly Babies : small, gelatinous and powdered babies, each with its own color and scent.
  • Liquorice Allsorts : an assortment of licorice, colored sugar paste, and small blue and pink balls. Available in 165g and 350g sizes.

Squeezable and fizzy candies

  • Sherbet Lemons , lemon-flavored candies that release a fizzy powder.
  • Mint Favourites , an assortment of mint-flavored candies.
  • Fizzy Fish , tangy, jelly-like fish.

See the entire English Sweets section.

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