Midget Gems turn up on almost every UK pick 'n' mix wall, which is exactly why people search for them by name rather than just "jelly sweets" — the small, gem-shaped fruit jelly has a specific texture and a specific bite that's hard to describe any other way.
A small sweet with a big pick 'n' mix history
Midget Gems are small, firm fruit-flavoured jelly sweets, usually sold in a mix of blackcurrant, orange, lemon, lime and raspberry, with a lightly sugared or smooth glossy finish depending on the maker. They've been made under various UK confectionery names over the decades, and their small size and firm-but-chewy texture is what set them apart from softer jelly sweets on the same pick 'n' mix counter.
Why the name still gets searched specifically
Because Midget Gems have been produced by more than one manufacturer over the years rather than sitting under a single fixed brand, shoppers tend to search for the sweet by its generic name rather than a company name — similar to how people search "pear drops" or "jelly babies" rather than a specific brand of either.
What we actually stock right now
We don't currently stock Midget Gems directly under that name. The closest genuinely in-stock match we carry is Kingsway Mini Gems 3kg — a small, gem-shaped fruit sweet in the same spirit, sold as a bulk 3kg bag rather than a small pick 'n' mix portion. If you're after a softer fruit jelly instead of a firm gem, Rowntree's Jelly Tots Sweets Sharing Bag 120g is also in stock and worth a look.
FAQ
What flavours are Midget Gems usually sold in?
Typically a mix of blackcurrant, orange, lemon, lime and raspberry, sold together as an assortment rather than as single flavours.
Are Midget Gems the same as Jelly Tots?
No — Midget Gems have a firmer, gem-shaped bite, while Jelly Tots are a softer, rounder jelly sweet. Both are UK pick 'n' mix regulars but they're textured and shaped differently.
Does Supreme Sweets stock Midget Gems?
Not under that name currently. We do stock Kingsway Mini Gems 3kg, a genuinely in-stock, similarly sized and shaped fruit gem, as the closest match.
Can I buy Midget Gems in bulk for a pick 'n' mix stall?
Not from us specifically for Midget Gems, but Kingsway Mini Gems 3kg is sold as a bulk bag and is in stock now if you need volume for a pick 'n' mix setup.