Dolly mixture

Dolly Mixture is a British confection, consisting of a variety of multi-coloured fondant shapes, such as cubes and cylinders, with subtle flavourings. The mixture consists of small soft sweets and sugar-coated jellies.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The origins of the name are uncertain. It has been in use since at least the 1920s. One suggestion is that the sweets were originally marketed for girls, and the name "Dolly" is a diminutive of "Dorothy". Another theory is that the name was derived from the French word "dol", meaning sweet or pleasant.

Composition[edit | edit source]

The sweets are usually brightly coloured and often flavoured with aniseed, liquorice or peppermint. The shapes and flavours are randomly mixed, so each bag of Dolly Mixture will contain a different combination.

History[edit | edit source]

Dolly Mixture has been a popular sweet since the early 20th century. It was originally produced by various confectionery companies in the UK, and is now made by several manufacturers. The most well-known brand is probably Barratt, who have been making Dolly Mixture since the 1920s.

In popular culture[edit | edit source]

Dolly Mixture has been referenced in various forms of media, including music, literature and television. For example, there was a British indie pop band in the 1980s called Dolly Mixture.

See also[edit | edit source]

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