The Health Guide on Instagram: "Gummy bears look cute, colorful, and completely harmless… but have you ever looked at what they’re actually made of? 👀 Popular candies like gummy bears are often built using gelatin, a processed protein usually extracted from animal collagen, commonly from pig skin and connective tissues. While they’re marketed as fun treats, their ingredients reveal how heavily processed they really are. Behind their bright colors and chewy texture, gummy candies often contain: