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When you buy sweets and sugar-free sweets online, you’ll quickly come across terms like “fresh”, “fruity”, “natural” or “without sugar”. Such descriptions don’t always tell you enough about the ingredients, sweeteners or portion size. With a few simple checks, you can avoid a purchase that disappoints.
With sugar-free liquorice, sugar-free peppermints and sugar-free chewing gum, sugar is often replaced by polyols or other sweeteners. On the label you might see sorbitol, maltitol, xylitol, mannitol or isomalt. The sugar content can therefore be 0 grams per 100 grams, while the product still contains energy.
Also look out for warnings such as “excessive consumption may have a laxative effect”. This notice appears on many products containing sweeteners. So sugar-free is mainly a description of the sugars used, not automatically a statement about the overall nutritional value.
Fruit gums, fruit jellies and sour sweets often contain flavourings, colourings and acids. Always check the ingredients list and the percentage of real fruit. In COZZO Fruit Jelly Sticks, for example, each variant consists of a jelly base with a small percentage of fruit juice. That makes it a fruit-flavoured sweet, not a portion of fruit.
With Chinese sweets such as hawthorn snacks, the emphasis is more often on the fruit itself, but even then a lot of sugar can be added. So compare the sugar content per 100 grams rather than just the name on the packaging.
A value pack might seem economical, but it doesn’t suit every occasion. A bag for home is less convenient in a bag than individually wrapped sweets. For school, work, travel or the car, resealable packs, tins or individual portions are often more sensible.
Also check the best-before date, storage instructions and the condition of the packaging. Sweets can lose their texture or flavour more quickly in heat and humidity.
Start with the ingredients list. With sugar-free sweets, look out for:
A product that doesn’t contain any of the 14 main EU allergens is not the same as a product suitable for every personal dietary choice. Always read the current label before buying.
Compare sugars, carbohydrates, polyols, energy and salt per 100 grams. This makes it easier to compare products with different pack sizes.
Oldtimers Sugar-Free Liquorice Rocks contains 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams according to the product information and uses maltitol as a sweetener. Smint products also state 0 grams of sugars, but contain a high proportion of polyols. With honey pastilles the difference is clear: Manuka Doctor Mānuka Honey & Lemon Middles contains sugar and 72 grams of sugars per 100 grams according to the label.
For sweets on the go, these features are particularly practical:
A pot of 50 pieces of gum is suitable for shared use at home or in the office. Individually wrapped jelly sticks or pastilles are more convenient when you want to take one portion at a time.
Why this fits the profile: A compact choice for anyone wanting to try sugar-free liquorice without buying a large stock straight away. The firm liquorice texture and slightly spicy flavour suit fans of traditional liquorice.
The product information states 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams, maltitol as a sweetener and a clear portion of 100 grams. Do check the warning about excessive consumption on the packaging.
Sugar-free according to the product listing, 100 gram content and none of the 14 main EU allergens listed.
Why this fits the profile: Ideal for anyone looking for a sturdy pack, a fruity flavour and a fresh mint sensation all in one product for work or on the go.
The pack consists of two tins, each containing 50 pieces. This means you can see both the quantity and the size in advance, without relying on a vague claim about “long-lasting freshness”.
70 gram content, 100 pastilles in total, 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams and added vitamin C according to the product information.
Why this fits the profile: A practical choice for anyone who regularly uses sugar-free chewing gum in the car, at the office or while travelling.
The number of 50 pieces and the net weight of 100 grams are clearly stated. This allows you to compare the price per piece with smaller packs.
Wintergreen flavour, liquid centre, 50 pieces and 0 grams of sugars per 100 grams according to the product information.
Why this fits the profile: With 12 individual sticks, this fruit jelly sweet is easy to share on a day out, at a party or while travelling.
The packaging states 240 grams, divided into 12 sticks of 20 grams. The four fruit flavours and the colourings are also listed in the ingredients list.
Individually wrapped, four fruit varieties and suitable for taking with you. The product information does not list any of the 14 main EU allergens.
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.
For a fresh taste, sugar-free peppermints such as Smint XL Peppermint Duo or Smint Sugar-Free Mints are practical tin options. If you prefer to chew, take a look at Falım Mixed Fruit Chewing Gum or Stimorol Max Strawberry Lime. With these products, check for polyols, aspartame, acesulfame-K and possible allergens such as soya.
For a sweeter pastille, Klene Sugar-Free Eucalyptus Honey Pastille is an option with a eucalyptus-honey flavour. Manuka Doctor Mānuka Honey & Lemon Middles contains 9% manuka honey and zinc according to its own product information, but also contains sugar. Claims about contributions to body functions come from the brand’s product information; therefore, do not consider these pastilles as a substitute for a varied diet.
Fans of Chinese sweets can compare hawthorn snacks such as LYFEN Hollow Hawthorn Rings, Xue Ji Original Hawthorn Strips or Bestore Candied Hawthorn. Pay particular attention to the fruit percentage, added sugar and the presence of colourings or preservatives.
That depends on your overall diet and the sweeteners used. Check the portion size and any warning on the packaging. With polyols, excessive consumption can have a laxative effect.
Choose individually wrapped sweets, a resealable bag or a sturdy tin if possible. Also check that the product doesn’t melt easily and needs to be stored in a dry place after opening. Fruit Jelly Sticks, pastilles and tins of peppermint are each suitable for different occasions.
Packaging can vary a lot. So calculate the price per 100 grams or per piece. Also compare the number of portions, the sugar content, the ingredients and the shelf life. This way you avoid a large pack only seeming good value because of its size.
