{"id":45033,"date":"2024-11-25T17:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-11-26T01:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=45033"},"modified":"2024-11-25T17:00:45","modified_gmt":"2024-11-26T01:00:45","slug":"best-swedish-candy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-swedish-candy\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Swedish Candy, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best Swedish candy comes in so many forms. It can be soft like a fruit snack<\/a>, chewy and dense like a gummy<\/a>, or even a version of hard candy<\/a>. The flavors can be sweet and sugary, sour and tangy, or even salty. The best Swedish candy brands use real fruit juice and fewer artificial sweeteners, resulting in a bright, fresh flavor. They are thoughtfully crafted, lean into playful aesthetics, with bright pastel colors and whimsical shapes that are almost as charming as the candies themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I had to guess, I\u2019d say the average American only knows about Swedish candy thanks to Swedish Fish<\/a>. And I\u2019ll admit it\u2014I used to be one of them. But there\u2019s so much more to Swedish candy than those iconic fish-shaped gummies. In fact, did you know there\u2019s a tradition in Sweden called l\u00f6rdagsgodis<\/em> (translated as \u201cSaturday candy\u201d), in which families designate Saturdays as their official candy day, turning it into a weekly event for kids to look forward to? Basically, their candy culture is next level. You\u2019ll find niches like salty Swedish licorice<\/a>, sour candies<\/a>, and other confections that you\u2019ve probably never seen before, unless you\u2019re being served videos about brands like Sockerbit and BonBon Swedish candy on TikTok<\/a>. So let\u2019s dive into the best Swedish candy brands you can actually get your hands on stateside\u2014and call our local senators to suggest adopting \u201cl\u00f6rdagsgodis\u201d here, in America.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>\"Bubs
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Best Bubs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bubs Greedy Sweet Ovals Banana Toffee<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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This is my oddball pick, okay? Bubs Swedish candy is a brand you can find pretty easily in places like Walmart and on Amazon. These banana toffee ovals are \u201cbizarre but compelling,\u201d as I wrote in my notes like a pompous post-modern film critic. The texture reminds me of circus peanuts, chewy but soft and marshmallowy. I was most surprised by the flavor: these little ovals are toasty and complex. It starts on a note of mellow banana and seems to melt into warm, sweet toffee. They\u2019re definitely unique. Some freak out there (me) will love them. That said, if you can\u2019t stand artificial banana flavor, this is not<\/em> the best Swedish candy you can buy. Seriously. Keep moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/\u00a0Walmart<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span>\"BonBon's
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Best <\/strong>BonBon’s Flavor<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

BonBon’s Sour Elderflower Fish<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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BonBon is an American candy company based in New York that makes all of its products in Sweden and imports them here. Their original \u201cfish candy\u201d look and taste pretty artisanal: they\u2019re shiny, come in pretty pastel colors, and even have tiny detailed fish scales that are honestly just fun to admire. I\u2019ll admit that their Sour Elderflower Fish aren\u2019t very sour, but the elderflower is quite vibrant and light, with a muted sweetness to balance the floral notes. We liked BonBon\u2019s other flavors, too, but their line of gummy candies have a pretty intense chew that might not appeal to everyone. If you love extra chewy, dense gummies with a waxier texture, definitely try them. Either way, BonBon has made a name for itself as one of the best Swedish candy brands on the market\u2026even if the company is technically American. Pretty cool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/\u00a0BonBon’s<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span>\"L\u00d6RDAGSGODIS
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Best Jelly Colas<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

L\u00d6RDAGSGODIS Gummy Cola<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Cola gummies seem to be popular in Swedish candy, and I love it. Apparently, I\u2019m a big ol\u2019 freak for candy that tastes like soda. (That\u2019s the fun part of this job: You learn something new about yourself every taste test.) These moose-shaped gummies from IKEA’s grocery store<\/a> have a juicy cola flavor that actually reminds me of their Vintersaga<\/a> cola, which is a little sweeter and maltier than regular Coca-Cola. These gummies have one unfortunate setback, though: They don\u2019t look like moose. They look like tiny penises. And that\u2019s just an odd thing to realize if you\u2019re the type of weirdo (again, me) who prefers sucking on gummies to chewing them. What can I say? I am who I am.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ IKEA<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span>\"Swedish
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Best Nostalgic<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Swedish Fish Soft & Chewy Candy<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Walmart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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You didn\u2019t think we wouldn\u2019t <\/em>include Swedish Fish in this ranking, did you? C\u2019mon. It\u2019s classic, nostalgic, and the brand that started our obsession with Swedish candy from the get-go. Swedish Fish brought that unique, firm chewiness and mild fruit flavor of Swedish candy to the American masses. They\u2019re juicy, jelly-like, a little waxy, and the original red flavor<\/a> carries a unique lingonberry tartness that you can\u2019t find in U.S. candy brands. Swedish Fish are timeless\u2014even as other brands of Swedish candy rise in popularity, these aren\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Amazon<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span>\"FYRTAKT
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Best Salty Licorice<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

FYRTAKT<\/strong> Salty Licorice<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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IKEA<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Here\u2019s another staple of the Swedish candy world you might not know about: salty black licorice<\/a>. IKEA\u2019s Swedish salty licorice just understands the assignment. It has an addictive \u201cburnt\u201d salt flavor\u2014and it\u2019s the perfect level <\/em>of saltiness, too. Other salty licorice we tried (we\u2019re talking products from even the best Swedish candy brands included on this list) couldn\u2019t get that savory-sweet balance right. Along with a satisfying, firm chew, IKEA\u2019s salty licorice hits that smoky note that really sells it. Plus, it\u2019s cheap!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ IKEA<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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<\/span>\"Sockerbit
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Runner Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sockerbit Sour Mix<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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If the Swedish candy gods were to gift me anything on this list, I\u2019d ask for Sockerbit\u2019s Sour Mix. Sockerbit, founded by a husband-and-wife duo who brought their love for Swedish candy from Sweden to New York in 2010, aims to introduce artisanal Scandinavian sweets to American palates. As a first-time buyer, I opted for Sockerbit\u2019s candy mixes to sample some of their most popular offerings. Even with a few candies in the mix that weren\u2019t my favorites, their sour mix is simply divine. I\u2019m still not over how flavorful, juicy, and intensely sour their sour cherries and sour melons are\u2014honestly, they might be the best sour gummies I\u2019ve ever tried.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Sockerbit<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Best of the Best<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sockerbit Sweet Mix<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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While I always prefer sour over sweet candy, Sockerbit\u2019s sweet Swedish candy mix has too many standouts in one bag to ignore. Their fruity gummy worms are juicy, bright, perfectly chewy, and carry a sweet lemonade flavor that actually makes you perk up when you try them. Their soft, squishy, lightly sweet and tangy gummy eggs are such a great reprieve from their denser, waxier candies. Their sweet people-shaped gummies have a coating of granulated sugar that gives a crunch with every bite\u2014and it\u2019s super addictive. Every treat in this mix showcases what the best Swedish candy should be: fun, unique, perfectly sweet, and fruity in a way that tastes bright and fresh. Sockerbit has firmly established itself as one of the best Swedish candy brands around\u2014and they make it so easy for new candy seekers to get a taste of Sweden\u2019s finest sweets. We highly recommend trying if you get the chance!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Merc \/ Sockerbit<\/mark><\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

Sporks<\/p><\/div>

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Other Swedish candy we tried:<\/strong> Swedish Fish Snapple, BonBon Sockerbit, Bubs Greedy Sour Ovals, Ahlgrens Bilar Original, Bubs Salty Octopus Bag, Sockerbit Ferrari Bites<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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