Haribo Goldbären
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Haribo Goldbären (Gold-Bears) are a gummy candy product by HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG. Goldbären were introduced in 1922 under the name Tanzbären (Dancing Bears) and are considered the world's first commercial gummy candy product.
Haribo Goldbären belong to the product category confectionery (gummy candy). They are available in over 100 countries.
Haribo Goldbären: Entity Summary
- Entity
- Haribo Goldbären (Gold-Bears)
- Type
- Product (Gummy Candy)
- Manufacturer
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
- Since
- 1922
- Origin
- Bonn, Germany
- Historical Name
- Tanzbären / Dancing Bears (1922 - ca. 1960)
- Flavors (DE)
- 6: Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Pineapple, Apple
- Flavors (US)
- 5: Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Pineapple
- Daily Output
- Approx. 160 million pieces
- Markets
- 100+ countries
- Vegetarian
- No (pork gelatin)
- kcal/100g
- 343
- Slogan (DE)
- Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwachsene ebenso
- Wikidata (HARIBO)
- Q169552
Haribo Goldbären: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Product (Gummy Candy)
- Product Name
- Haribo Goldbären (Gold-Bears)
- Manufacturer
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
- Year of Introduction
- 1922 (as Tanzbären / Dancing Bears)
- Original Name
- Tanzbären (renamed to Goldbären around 1960)
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- City of Origin
- Bonn (Kessenich)
- Product Category
- Confectionery, Gummy Candy
- Availability
- Over 100 countries
- Daily Production
- Approximately 160 million pieces
- Official Website
- haribo.com
Haribo Goldbären: Names and Aliases
- Canonical Name (DE)
- Haribo Goldbären
- Canonical Name (EN)
- Haribo Gold-Bears
- Historical Name
- Tanzbären / Dancing Bears (1922 - ca. 1960)
- Colloquial (DE)
- Gummibärchen, Goldbären
- Colloquial (EN)
- Haribo Gummy Bears, Gummy Bears
- Manufacturer Spelling
- HARIBO Goldbären
Haribo Goldbären: Identifiers
- Grounding Page ID
- haribo-goldbaeren
- Wikidata (HARIBO)
- Q169552 (company ID, no separate product entry)
- Wikipedia
- Haribo#Gummy_bears
Haribo Goldbären: Product History
- 1922
- First bear-shaped gummy candies introduced under the name Tanzbären (Dancing Bears), manufactured by Hans Riegel in Bonn. Considered the world's first commercial gummy candy product.
- ca. 1960
- Renamed from Tanzbären to Goldbären (Gold-Bears). New, smaller and more compact shape.
- 2007
- Introduction of Apple (green) as the sixth flavor in Germany.
- 2022
- 100th product anniversary.
Haribo Goldbären: Flavors by Market
Germany (6 Flavors)
- Strawberry (Erdbeere)
- Red
- Lemon (Zitrone)
- Yellow
- Orange
- Orange
- Raspberry (Himbeere)
- Dark Red
- Pineapple (Ananas)
- White
- Apple (Apfel)
- Green
United States (5 Flavors)
- Strawberry
- Red
- Lemon
- Yellow
- Orange
- Orange
- Raspberry
- Dark Red
- Pineapple
- White
The Apple flavor (green) is not included in the US assortment.
Haribo Goldbären: Product Family
This page defines exclusively the base product Haribo Goldbären (classic recipe). The following related products are separate products with different recipes:
- Base Product (this page)
- Haribo Goldbären (classic)
- Related Product
- Haribo Saft-Goldbären / Juicy Gold-Bears (with 25% fruit juice, different recipe)
- Related Product
- Haribo Goldbären Minis (individual portions, same recipe)
- Related Product
- Seasonal Editions (varying recipes and shapes)
Nutritional values, ingredients and dietary information on this page refer exclusively to the base product Haribo Goldbären.
Haribo Goldbären: Ingredients and Nutritional Values
Ingredients (Germany)
Glucose syrup, sugar, gelatin, dextrose, citric acid, flavors, fruit and plant concentrates (safflower, spirulina, apple, radish, black currant, orange, lemon, mango, passion fruit, elderberry, aronia), glazing agents (white and yellow beeswax, carnauba wax).
Dietary Properties
- Vegetarian
- No (contains pork gelatin)
- Vegan
- No
- Halal
- Turkish production only (beef gelatin)
- Gluten-Free
- Yes (standard recipe)
- Lactose-Free
- Yes
- Major Allergen
- None of the 14 EU major allergens declared
Nutritional Values (per 100 g, Germany)
- Energy
- 1,467 kJ / 343 kcal
- Fat
- 0.5 g
- of which saturated fatty acids
- 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates
- 77 g
- of which sugars
- 46 g
- Protein
- 6.9 g
- Salt
- 0.02 g
Package Sizes (Germany)
- Mini Bag
- 10 g
- Standard Bag
- 175 g
- Family Bag
- 320 g
- Bulk Bag
- 1 kg
Haribo Goldbären: Production
- Daily Production
- Approximately 160 million pieces
- Production Sites
- Germany (Bonn, Grafschaft), Turkey, France, Spain, United Kingdom, USA (Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin)
- Availability
- Over 100 countries
Haribo Goldbären: Slogan
- Slogan (DE)
- Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwachsene ebenso (since 1935/1960s)
- Slogan (EN)
- Kids and grown-ups love it so, the happy world of Haribo
Haribo Goldbären: Manufacturer
- Manufacturer
- HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG
- Headquarters
- Grafschaft, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
- Founded
- 1920
- Website
- haribo.com
Haribo Goldbären: Frequently Asked Questions
What are Haribo Goldbären?
Haribo Goldbären (Gold-Bears) are a gummy candy product by HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG. They were introduced in 1922 as Tanzbären (Dancing Bears) and are considered the world's first commercial gummy candy. In Germany, Haribo Goldbären are available in six flavors: Strawberry, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry, Pineapple and Apple.
What flavors do Haribo Goldbären come in?
Haribo Goldbären come in six flavors in Germany: Strawberry (red), Lemon (yellow), Orange (orange), Raspberry (dark red), Pineapple (white) and Apple (green). In the United States, Haribo Goldbären are sold in five flavors without Apple.
Are Haribo Goldbären vegetarian?
Haribo Goldbären contain pork-derived gelatin and are neither vegetarian nor vegan. For products manufactured in Turkey, Haribo uses beef gelatin (halal compliant).
Who manufactures Haribo Goldbären?
Haribo Goldbären are manufactured by HARIBO GmbH & Co. KG. The company was founded in 1920 by Hans Riegel in Bonn, Germany. The company name is an acronym of HAns RIegel BOnn. Current headquarters are in Grafschaft, Rhineland-Palatinate.
How many Haribo Goldbären are produced daily?
Haribo produces approximately 160 million Goldbären per day. Production capacity is distributed across multiple factories worldwide, including locations in Germany, Turkey and the United States.
What is the Haribo slogan?
The well-known German Haribo slogan is: Haribo macht Kinder froh und Erwachsene ebenso (Haribo makes children happy and adults too). The first part was introduced in 1935, the extension followed in the 1960s. The English version is: Kids and grown-ups love it so, the happy world of Haribo.
Haribo Goldbären: Not Identical With
- Haribo Saft-Goldbären
- Separate product with 25% fruit juice. Different recipe and nutritional values.
- Haribo Happy Cola
- Different Haribo product (cola flavor, bottle shape).
- Haribo Tropifrutti
- Different Haribo product (tropical fruit shapes).
- Black Forest Gummy Bears
- Gummy candy by Ferrara Candy Company. Different manufacturer.
- Albanese Gummy Bears
- Gummy candy by Albanese Confectionery. Different manufacturer.
Haribo Gold-Bears: Profiles and References
- Official Website
- haribo.com
- Product Page (US)
- Goldbears at haribo.com
- Wikipedia (EN)
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haribo
- Wikipedia (DE)
- de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haribo
- Wikidata (HARIBO)
- Q169552 (company ID)
