Remember those irresistible jelly fruits that were practically the VIPs of 90s kids' childhood snack scene? You will be amazed to know that they are not gone yet. Even in today's world of fancy chocolates and gourmet goodies, these little delights are still kicking it on the shelves of retail stores, making gen alpha kids just as happy. Now, have you ever paused between bites to wonder how these candies are created? Get ready, because the curtain is about to rise on that mystery. A buzzworthy Instagram Reels has taken the virtual world by storm, showing us how these chewy treats come to life. But unfortunately, the video left several people disgusted.
In this video, we could spot a factory set-up. Inside, there are small plastic tubes shaped like fruits. These tubes are placed into a machine. The machine fills them with orange liquid using special techniques. After the tubes are full, they get pressed and sealed. Then, they go into a big container of water for a good cleaning. Once they're clean, they're put into boxes before sending them to stores.
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Take a look at the video below:
The video got over 5.8 million views till now. Lots of people in the comments expressed different concerns. Some talked about how putting jelly in plastic containers might not be good for little kids. Others mentioned how the factory didn't seem clean.
“So unhealthy for kids”, a user wrote.
“Mera beta laya tha shop se mene Dustbin me fek dia[ My kid bought these from the shop, I dumped them in the bin]”, added another.
Someone commented, “Cancer in a bottle.”
“It's time to clean those machines”, penned a user.
A person pointed out hygiene issues by writing, “They then collect the overflown liquid and recycle it back in.”
A satirical comment read, “Why do I see poison potions from the witch?”
Additionally, there were many comments like “so dirty”, “looks sticky”, and “absolute rubbish”.
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