Valuable ingredients
Grether's are as valuable as the ingredients used in the elaborate traditional production. That is why the pastilles are made only from the best raw materials, which are gently processed according to the original recipe from 1850.
Due to the main use of natural products, there may be slight variations in the production. Depending on the sunshine or harvest time, the sweetness, colour or fruitiness of the processed berries and flowers vary. This is also what makes Grether's unique.
Naturally pure fruit juices and blossoms
Grether’s gets its unrivalled fruity flavour from the pure, natural juice of sun-ripened fruit. The intense aroma is the result of careful and gentle processing, as well as the perfectly balanced blend of high-quality ingredients. The fruit used is carefully selected and distinguished by its characteristic flavour and natural variety of aromas. Grether’s is available in blackcurrant, elderflower and blueberry varieties.
Vegetable glycerine
Grether’s uses only glycerine derived from high-quality vegetable oils. This versatile ingredient is characterised by its moisture-retaining and softening properties. Sucking on the lozenges stimulates natural saliva production, whilst the vegetable glycerine ensures a pleasantly smooth sensation in the mouth – even when your voice is under strain.
Red algae agar-agar
Grether's get their particularly smooth and incomparable consistency through the addition of agar-agar. The tasteless gelling agent is obtained from the red algae found in the depths of the sea. The precious raw material does not allow mass production and underlines the exquisite quality of each individual pastille.
High-quality gelatine
Only the highest quality edible gelatine is used in the production of Grether's. The highly complex process of gelatine production produces a pure and safe product that is carefully and gently processed with the other natural raw materials.
Vegetable maltitol syrup
Maltitol syrup is derived from plant-based starch and is notable for its pleasant sweetness and comparatively low glycaemic index. As a sugar alternative, it is also of interest in terms of its dental friendliness. In Grether’s pastilles, it provides a balanced sweetness and the characteristic soft texture.
Calorie-free acesulfame-K
Acesulfame K stands out for its high purity and sweetness, whilst being completely calorie-free. In Grether’s pastilles, even small amounts provide a pleasant, balanced sweetness, thereby enhancing the distinctive fruity flavour.
Did you know that...
- Glycerine owes its name to its sweet taste? The name glycerine comes from the Greek glykerós, which means "sweet".
- Agar-agar owes its name to its natural habitat? The Latin name of the red seaweed is "Gelida" and it means "cold water".
- Blackcurrant also has a very high vitamin C content? At 175 mg per 100g, this makes it one of the most vitamin C-rich fruits.