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If you’re looking to buy sweets, you’ll quickly find hundreds of options online. From soft sweets and fruit sweets to boiled sweets, lollies and sweets from abroad, the packaging often focuses on what sounds appealing. The information that matters for your purchase is usually printed in smaller text.
So don’t just look at the colour, flavour or brand name. Check the ingredients, allergens, portion size and best-before date. That way, you can avoid finding out that a bag of sweets isn’t quite right for a party, family or treat.
A 400 or 570 g pack may look like a good choice if you’re looking for sweets to share. But a big bag can be impractical if you only need a few portions. Soft sweets may lose their texture after opening, while individually wrapped sweets use more packaging.
So compare:
Fruit sweets and sweets made with fruit juice may have a fruity flavour, but they’re still confectionery. Check the nutritional information per 100 g rather than relying on words such as “with fruit”, “natural” or “refreshing flavour”.
For example, Cokoc Peeling Soft Candy Grape Flavor lists concentrated grape and apple juice in its ingredients. According to the product information, it contains 53.7 g of sugar per 100 g. It’s a sweet treat, not a substitute for fruit.
Marketing copy and product descriptions can sometimes contradict each other, so always check the latest packaging. Look out for milk, soya, gelatine, gluten, peanuts and sesame, among other ingredients.
When buying sweets for children, pay extra attention to the age guidance, hard textures and supervision while they’re eating. A product with no listed allergens isn’t automatically suitable for every allergy or manufacturing environment.
Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight. If sugar is at the top of the list, it’s a major ingredient in the product. Also check whether the sweets contain gelatine, milk ingredients, soya or gluten.
Examples from the range:
If you have an allergy or dietary requirement, always follow the information on the packaging. Website product information may change.
Choose sweets to suit the occasion:
One unusual product is the Amos TastySounds lollipop. According to the product description, it combines a blueberry flavour with a sound feature in the stick. It’s mainly a treat or gift item; check the instructions before use, as well as the note that it may contain soya or milk.
Sweets usually contain a lot of carbohydrates and sugars per 100 g. That doesn’t mean you need to rule them out, but it does make the packaging and occasion important. For a party, small bags or individually wrapped sweets are easier to manage than one large open bowl.
Store sweets as directed: usually in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal the packaging securely after opening. Check the best-before date on the product itself, especially with sweets from abroad or products you won’t use straight away.
Why it suits this profile: The 75 g pack is a manageable size for a first purchase or a small treat. Its grape shape and soft texture offer something different from traditional boiled sweets.
The net weight and ingredients are clearly listed. Do check the colourings and age guidance on the packaging before giving it to children.
75 g, a soft marshmallow-like texture and, according to the product information, none of the 14 major EU allergens.
Why it suits this profile: These boiled coffee sweets are ideal for anyone who enjoys a pronounced coffee flavour. They’re perfect for savouring slowly at home or on the go.
The product information lists the coffee extract percentage, nutritional information and allergens. This helps you judge what to expect from the flavour and ingredients.
120 g, 4.9% coffee extract according to the product details, and individual boiled sweets you can enjoy one at a time.
Why it suits this profile: The mix contains ten small portions of sweet strips and sour belts. It’s a good choice for parties, party treats and families who want to share.
The individually portioned packs mean you won’t have one open bag sitting around for ages. Do check the listed wheat and gluten allergens first.
Ten portions, a mix of sweet and sour flavours, and a total weight of 215 g.
We’ve put together a complete, up-to-date list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and current European safety regulations.
Choose a pack with several sweets, smaller portions or individually wrapped treats. For example, Fruittella Long John lists 22 individually wrapped sweets. Do check the latest ingredients list, as the online information and packaging may differ.
Sweets should generally be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Seal the bag or box securely to help prevent moisture and loss of quality. Soft sweets are usually more sensitive to heat and moisture than boiled sweets.
Check the age guidance, allergens, colourings and texture. Only give boiled sweets and lollies when they’re suitable for the child’s age, and supervise them while they eat. For products with colourings or foreign-language labels, it’s a good idea to read the full packaging carefully.
