Swedish Fish are usually starch-based (no gelatin) in major markets, but confirm on your pack and watch colours.
In the US and many export markets Swedish Fish use sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, citric acid, flavours and colours. Starch provides the chew. That is why they often carry a vegetarian claim and why they differ from gelatin gummy bears.
Formulas change and not every country matches the US pack. Look for gelatin (should be none on vegetarian packs) and for carmine on red fish. “Natural flavors” on US labels stays opaque.
Starch gummies are not automatically halal worldwide — gelatin gummies from other brands prove the soft-candy aisle is mixed. Brand + pack claim matter more than the fish shape.
If you are comparing soft candies, also check Sour Patch Kids and Twizzlers on their own pages rather than assuming one starch candy equals another.
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