Top 10 Sweets
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By Caroline Westbrook
Everybody enjoys a sweet treat, and these ten are some of the tastiest around....
×Jelly Tots
They might have been something you enjoyed in your childhood, but Jelly Tots are not just for kids/ Say you're off to buy a packet and and chances are everybody around you will want one too. And at only 147 calories a bag this is one treat you can enjoy fairly guiltlessly.
×Starburst
Once known as Opal Fruits, these little square sweets, which come in a variety of fruity flavours, have been around for decades. And we defy you to eat just one without wanting to finish the entire packet.
×Fruit Salad
Another childhood favourite, these little pink and yellow confections are still going strong (along with their partner in crime Blackjacks). Although there are few people out there who would actually agree they taste like a real fruit salad.
×Fruit Pastilles
Can you actually put a Fruit Pastille in your mouth without chewing it? Nope, nor can we? Kind of like Jelly Tots only larger and chewier, Fruit Pastilles are a great sweet to just pop in your handbag if you need a pick me up, or keep on your desk (except we guarantee you'll scoff the lot)
×Dolly Mixtures
Another childhood favourite, these tiny brightly coloured treats are hard to resist. And if you find them too sweet for your taste, it's always worth keeping a packet in the cupboard as they make superb cake decorations.
×Midget Gems
A hugely popular sweet (to the extent that Liverpool FC once sold their own branded version), Midget Gems are like miniature wine gums and just as tasty - but beware of the liquorice flavour if like myself you don't like liquorice.
×Haribo Starmix
It is remarkable how huge the Haribo brand has become in recent years, with even celebs confessing to be fans of their sweets. The Starmix selection is perfect if you want a little taste of everything - plus the smaller packets make great children's party bag fillers.
×Wine Gums
Similar to Midget Gems (only bigger and fruitier), wine gums actually got their name as they originally contained fermented wine (when they were first manufactured in the early 20th Century) but these days they are strictly non-alcoholic. Still very popular though.
×Polo mints
Aka the mint with the hole, Polo mints have been around since 1948 and are still a best-seller. These days you can also get spearmint and sugar-free varieties. A great breath freshener that'll fit in your handbag.
×Refreshers
If you fancy something fizzy rather than chewy, sherbet Refreshers - a childhood staple - should more than fit the bill. The appeal is that apart from the very sweet and fruity flavours, these literally do make your tongue tingle - which is exactly how a good sherbet should be.
