Sweets may prevent dental problems
Gummy bears could help prevent tooth decay in children, research has shown.
A report in journal BMC Oral Health found that giving a new version of the sweets to children three times a day decreased levels of plaque bacteria.
This was attributed to the incorporation of sugar substitute xylitol, a natural sugar alcohol that is known to combat tooth-decaying becteria.
Lead researcher Kiet A. Ly of the University of Washington said: “For xylitol to be successfully used in oral health promotion programmes amongst primary school children, an effective means of delivering xylitol must be identified.”
He added that gummy bears “seem to be more ideal” for combating dental problems than chewing gum.
Over six weeks, children in the study were given four of the sweets at intervals during school hours.
Confectionery maker Haribo produces Goldbear gummy bears in pineapple, strawberry, lemon, orange and raspberry flavours.
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