Flumps (sweet)

Not to be confused with The Flumps.

A Flumps (sing. & pl.) is a British sweet (candy) made of marshmallow. The sweet is a combination of pink, yellow, white and blue marshmallow, which has the appearance of a long, twisted helix. Flumps are sold in the United Kingdom and are made by the confectioner Barratt.

Barratts Flumps

A Flumps Marshmallow
Alternative names	Marpoles
Type	Confectionery
Place of origin	United Kingdom
Created by	Barratt
Main ingredients	Glucose fructose corn syrup, sugar, water, gelatin, cornflour

They consist of glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, gelatin, corn flour, natural flavouring, and natural colours (Riboflavin, Cochineal). Flumps are sold as individual "cables"^[1] and in packets of “Mini Flumps”.^[2]

Flumps have been sold since 1981 or earlier.^[3]

See also

• Peeps, marshmallow candy shaped like a duck.
• Circus Peanuts, marshmallow candy shaped like a peanut
• Jet-Puffed Marshallows, American brand of marshmallows.