Fruit jellies and fruit pastilles get used almost interchangeably by shoppers, and the two really are close cousins — both sugar-coated fruit-flavour gum sweets, just with their own shape and texture quirks.
What they have in common
Both our Fruit Jellies and Fruit Pastilles are built the same basic way: a soft, fruit-flavoured gum centre, finished with a coating of sugar to stop the pieces sticking together in the bag.
Where they differ
The exact texture and sugar coating thickness varies between the two, along with the specific shapes each is moulded into — differences that come down to the individual product recipe rather than a strict industry definition.
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Frequently asked questions
Are fruit jellies and fruit pastilles the same sweet?
Closely related but not identical — both sugar-coated fruit gums, differing mainly in shape and coating texture.
Why are both coated in sugar?
To stop the pieces sticking together and add extra sweetness and texture.
Are Fruit Pastilles halal?
Rowntree's reformulated its core range gelatine-free in 2020 — packs marked "vegan friendly" are halal-friendly, though older stock may still contain gelatine.