Opening the bag of Swedish candies, I was greeted by an assortment of shapes and bright colors. Excited, I took a bite into a red butterfly-shaped candy, expecting a flavorful and chewy gummy. Instead, I was met with a strange texture and disappointing aftertaste.
What threw me off most was the texture of the candies; a majority of them were uncomfortably sticky on my teeth. Having to constantly work the candy bits off my teeth took away from the overall experience.
Swedish candy stands out in the quality of its ingredients. It is made with real sugar instead of corn syrup and and gluten-free ingredients like natural fruit colorings and plant-based gelatin alternatives. I purchased the Sockerbit Swedish Candy Sour Mix Pouch ($12.00), and, true to its name, the bag featured a generous assortment of sour treats. The candies, sprinkled with sour sugar, came in a variety of shapes and sizes, from large skulls to small hearts and butterflies. Each candy had its own unique flavor.
One of my favorites was the Coca-Cola candy, with its bold flavor that tasted just like the soda. The sweetness of the coke flavor worked well with the sour sugar coating. The watermelon candy was another favorite of mine—the texture struck the perfect balance of chewy without being sticky, and the watermelon flavor was refreshing. My least favorite candy was the red licorice one. It tasted extremely artificial, leaving an unpleasant medicinal aftertaste.
Overall, I found the taste underwhelming compared to the hype. The appeal of the Swedish candies comes from the fun shapes and variety, but unfortunately, the flavors failed to impress. Ω
