Can you bear the giant gummy?

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Can you handle the giant gummy sugar rush?





Have you ever munched your way through an entire bag of jelly babies but felt like you needed more to get your fix?

Perhaps you're looking for that elusive Christmas present for your sweet-toothed chums who have no fear of diabetes?

Well, help is at hand. Sweetie makers (in the US – where else?) have unveiled the world's largest gummy bear.

Weighing 2.3kg (5lb), the giant confectionery is the size of 1,400 regular sweets and is 23cm tall.

It also contains 12,600 calories – the same as six days worth of the recommended adult intake – making this one candied caniform to keep away from the children.

Although not available in shops here, it can be ordered online for $29.99 (£18.43) from VAT19.com.