Some candy is sweet.
Some candy is sour.
And then there's Swedish sour candy.
Swedes have developed a serious appreciation for sour sweets, with everything from tangy gummies to intensely sour coated candies.
So why the obsession?
Part of it comes down to the huge variety of candy available in Sweden. Sour flavours have become a major part of the country's candy culture, alongside fruity, salty and liquorice flavours.
Sweet vs sour
One of the things that makes sour candy so addictive is the contrast between flavours.
Your first bite might be intensely sour.
Then comes the fruity sweetness.
Then you go back for another one.
And another.
And suddenly your entire 250g bag has disappeared.
We can't explain that last part.
What makes candy sour?
Sour candy gets its characteristic flavour from food acids such as citric acid and malic acid.
These acids create that sharp, tangy sensation that makes your mouth go:
"WHOA."
And then immediately makes you want another one.
Ready to try Swedish sour candy?
Our Sour Mix brings together a variety of Swedish sour sweets, so you don't have to commit to just one flavour.
One bag. Lots of sour.