Sweet guides
From the top shelf
Retro sweets, pick 'n' mix, allergens, diets, homemade treats, teeth — and a little sweet history.
A guide to retro sweets
Black Jacks, Fruit Salads, flying saucers and cola cubes: the classic British sweets we still love.
Pick 'n' mixThe perfect pick 'n' mix
How to build a balanced bag: textures, flavours, colours — and the etiquette of the scoop.
Good to knowAllergens & labels on sweets
The 14 allergens, loose pick 'n' mix, colour warnings and "may contain": how UK sweet labelling works.
Good to knowSugar-free sweets
Sweeteners, polyols and the "laxative effects" warning: what to know before you buy sugar-free.
DietsVegan & halal sweets
Gelatine, carmine, shellac and beeswax: the hidden animal ingredients in sweets, and what to look for instead.
RecipesMake sweets at home
Fudge, honeycomb and coconut ice: three classic sweet-shop treats to make in your own kitchen.
Good to knowSweets and your teeth
It is not just how much sugar — it is how often. Simple ways to enjoy sweets and look after your teeth.
HistoryFrom chewing gum to fruit machines
Why do fruit machines show cherries, lemons and "BAR"? The answer, the story goes, is chewing gum.