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Buying sweets might seem straightforward, but online products vary greatly in taste, texture, packaging and ingredients. Whether you're looking for sour sweets, gummies, chewy sweets or something to share, you need to look beyond the picture and the flashy flavour name. The product information is what determines whether a bag suits your needs.
A 200g or 250g bag might look appealing, but always check the price per 100g. A smaller bag can be more convenient for on-the-go snacking or for trying different flavours. For a party, a treat bag or sweets to share, a larger pack is more practical.
Also pay attention to individually wrapped portions. These keep sweets organised for longer and are handy for handing out, though they can create more packaging waste.
Some fruit sweets contain a small amount of fruit or fruit juice concentrate. That doesn't automatically make them comparable to fresh fruit. Always check the ingredients list and the nutritional information per 100g.
For example: ENNJOI Peeling Gummy Strawberry lists 8.5% concentrated strawberry juice, equivalent to 50% pure fruit juice. At the same time, the product contains 68.2g of sugar per 100g. These figures give a fairer picture than just the strawberry flavour on the front.
Haribo Fizz Bubble and Haribo Tangfastics are listed as being made without artificial colours. Other products do use colourings such as E102, E110 or E129. Certain colourings carry a mandatory warning that they may have an effect on activity and attention in children.
Always check the label, especially when buying sweets for children, putting together a treat bag, or considering allergens.
Most types of sweets are high in carbohydrates and sugars. Compare products based on per 100g, not just per bag. Here are some examples from the product information:
Portion size remains important. A bag with several individually wrapped sweets can help you set aside a specific amount in advance, rather than eating straight from the pack.
Gummies and jelly sweets often get their texture from gelatine. The source varies by product. Some varieties mention beef gelatine, pork gelatine or simply gelatine. If you want to avoid gelatine, you need to check the ingredients list rather than relying on the product image.
For a plant-based choice, look for vegan sweets. Fruitella Mini Vegan is made without animal gelatine and contains fruit juices, natural flavourings and natural colours. Always check the current packaging, as recipes can change.
Also watch out for allergens. Wheat and gluten, for example, appear in various sour strips, soda straws and other types of chewy sweets. The packaging will also state whether milk or soya may be present.
The shape partly determines how you use the sweet:
For children, supervision is advisable with small or hard sweets. Also follow the storage and usage instructions on the packaging.
Why this fits the profile: The bag contains several individually wrapped mini sweets in strawberry, banana and orange flavours. This makes comparing and sharing easy.
The 203g pack consists of mini portions. According to the product information, it contains none of the 14 main EU allergens and is vegan.
203g content, individually wrapped, with fruit juices and three recognisable fruit flavours.
Why this fits the profile: The recognisable block shape and different fruit flavours add an extra element to a sweet-eating moment, without needing a mixed bag.
The product information mentions 20% apple juice from concentrate and eight fruit flavours. Check the current packaging for the full ingredients list.
125g content, 320 kcal and 43g sugar per 100g according to the stated nutritional values, plus vitamin C and E.
Why this fits the profile: This bag combines sweet and sour fruit gum shapes and is designed for sharing at a party, film night or day out.
The product information states 250g content, none of the 14 main EU allergens and no artificial colours. Gelatine is listed in the ingredients.
250g share pack, combination of sweet and sour, 50g sugar per 100g according to the label.
Other interesting directions include Turkish sweets, such as Bebeto J Cherry or Bebeto Sour Blast Happy Raspberry, and sour varieties like Haribo Fizz Soda Straws, Look-O-Look Sour Strawberry Mats and ENNJOI Sourmeow. If you're after a playful product, you could also look at Amos 4D Gummy Blocks or Amos Peelerz Mystery Cube.
We've put together a full, up-to-date list of products that fully meet these strict selection criteria and comply with current European safety regulations.
Check the ingredients, allergens, net weight and nutritional information per 100g. Also look at the type of sourness: a sour coating, sour filling or fruit acid in a soft gummy gives a different eating experience.
Choose a share pack of around 180g to 250g or a product with individually wrapped mini sweets. Haribo Tangfastics, Haribo Fizz Bubble and Fruitella Mix of Minis are examples with a content that suits sharing with family, friends or colleagues.
Store sweets in a cool, dry place, out of direct sunlight and away from heat and moisture. Seal the pack well after opening. Do not use the product if the packaging is damaged, and check the best-before information on the pack.
