They have a texture similar to taffy or bubblegum, but never lose their flavour. Hi-Chew's ingredients include Glucose syrup, Sugar, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil, Gelatin (derived from pork), Natural and Artificial Flavours, DL-Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Emulsifiers, Sodium lactate Solution, Natural colors (Beta-Carotene, Carmine).