I bought some gummy bears in Germany, thinking they were the same as the ones I get here. Same company and everything, so why would I think they were different? They were so good! More mellow taste, less sugary. I have such a sweet tooth, you’d think I’d prefer our version! In any case, I wouldn’t fly all the way to Germany just for “authentic” gummy bears, but if you should be in the neighborhood, give ‘em a go for comparison purposes. (Same applies to gummy cokes, by the way… even better than the gummy bears!)