Is It Kosher? Sour Patch Kids are kosher when the package carries a recognized hechsher, and the classic American version is certified pareve by the Orthodox Union. The catch is that certification lives on the bag, not on the brand name, so the symbol has to actually be there.
Is It Kosher? Gummy bears are kosher only when they carry a reliable hechsher, and most ordinary bags do not. The chew usually comes from gelatin, which is often sourced from non-kosher animals. Certified kosher gummy bears do exist, so the real skill is reading the package.