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Haribo Tangfastics

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 21, 2014

It figures that one of Haribo's top brands is a sour offering. But IS IT SOUR ENOUGH? Is anything?

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Jones Soda Carbonated Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 18, 2014

Matty reviewed one flavor of Jones Soda Carbonated Candy years ago- Fufu Berry, which ironically turns out to be my...

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World Cup 2014 as told by 2 candies: German Spicy Strawberry and Brazilian Caipirinha Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 14, 2014

In one corner, Brazil with their darling cocktail. In the other, Germany with brutally spicy strawberries. Who'll win this time?

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Hot Tamales Tropical Heat

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 11, 2014

Bring some zing into your candy eating life, and let's get funky.

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Wordcount Wednesdays: Oh No, It’s Bananko!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 9, 2014

The candy Gurus finally get to try a Croatian candy! And it's banana-y!

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Taveners Lemon & Strawberry Sherbets

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 7, 2014

Perhaps THE most iconic classic British candy is under the microscope today, yo.

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Video Review: Haribo Jogi-Fari (A Taste of Delight, Apparently)

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 4, 2014

This time, the Jr. Gurus are right on the nose- these are amazing.

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WordCount Wednesdays: Premium Selection Feine Obst-Auslese

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 2, 2014

We know all about Haribo, Katjes, Trolli- but what about a more generic German gummy?

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Swedish Sours: Raspberry Hallonshots & Tropical Punch Bottles at “The Candy Store”

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 27, 2014

Think you've been to the best candy store in San Francisco? If you haven't been here, you haven't.

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WordCount Wednesdays: Pearson’s Salted Nut Roll

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 25, 2014

Could these be better than Payday bars? Could anything? Is that possible?

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Twix Unwrapped Bites

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 23, 2014

Everybody, all together, shout towards the sky, "TWIXXXXXXXXXXXXX!"

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Haribo Fan Gums Brazil : GOALLLLLLLLL!!! (or perhaps not)

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 20, 2014

He shoots, and he sco- wait. No, I....don't think he scored at all. Look away.

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WordCount Wednesdays: Haribo COaLA-Tatzen

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 18, 2014

The only reason this candy was made was for some jacked up Product Manager to get his pun implemented on a bag of candy.

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Primrose Candy Assorted Rods

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 13, 2014

Want a slice of Americana? No? How bout some outstanding hard candies-including retro flavors!

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Wordcount Wednesdays: Rowntrees Orchard Fruits Pastilles

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 11, 2014

These pastilles are plenty good-just not wuite as good as the original flavors by Rowntrees

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Cedrinco Fruit Gele: Stop Everything, and Read.

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 6, 2014

The world of high end pate de fruit comes crashing into affordable American online candy stores. Is this a dream? If so, it's a silky, cool, tart, delightful dream that I don't want to be woken from. Ever.

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Wordcount Wednesdays: Haribo at Halalville.com

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 4, 2014

Love Haribo and other gummies, but not so much with the pig hoof? We feel ya.

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Natasha’s Just Brittle

Reviewed by Jonny on Jun 2, 2014

Peanut Brittle is Peanut Brittle is Peanut Brittle is....Old Bay??

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Zele Bomboni Sugar Coated Jelly Candy

Reviewed by Jonny on May 30, 2014

Pate De Fruit! I call dibs!

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Chocolate Decadence Dark Chocolate Coconut Buttons

Reviewed by Jonny on May 21, 2014

It's like a Mounds, but completely different.

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D’Anjou Pear & Mango Ginger Zingers

Reviewed by Jonny on May 16, 2014

Trendy ginger and imaginary fruit: a good combo?

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Werther’s Original: Word Count Wednesdays

Reviewed by Jonny on May 14, 2014

No one gets excited about seeing a bag of Werther's at the grocery store. I'm devoting my life-or at least today-to changing that.

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Athena Black Cherry & Aphrodite Kumquat

Reviewed by Jonny on May 9, 2014

I'm pretty sure you don't deserve these but for the sake of argument, let's just pretend that you do.

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Larsen’s Fine Candies English Toffee – Wordcount Wednesdays

Reviewed by Jonny on May 7, 2014

Holy. Shit. Perfect, crunchy, salty toffee. The right amount of nuts make it irresistible. Ate it all in two...

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Gummy Bear Keg

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2014

You gotta fight-for your RIGHT! To paaaaaaartay! (with candy)

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WordCount Wednesdays: Haribo Happy Cola (German Filled Variety)

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 30, 2014

This is Germany's "filled" variation on the classic Haribo treat "Happy Cola".

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Hitschler Sour Gummy Monsters

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 28, 2014

There's definitely no aroma of pregnant buffalo in these.

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Sugarfina: Wild Blueberry Fruttini

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 17, 2014

Introducing your new favorite candy store.

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Charms Blow Pop Minis

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 14, 2014

Man oh man, was I obsessed with Charms Blow Pops as a kid. A whole bag of them? Sign me up.

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Wiedenbauer Hibiscus Apple Chai Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 8, 2014

These are made in an elf's shop under a mushroom in the Shires of Germany

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Video Review: Homemade “Chocopoo”

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 7, 2014

Struggling to find the words for this one.

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Katjes Salzige Heringe – Long Overdue

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 31, 2014

Oh, another licorice review. (Yawn). Except they're just THE BEST BAG OF LICORICE ANYONE CAN BUY.

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Werther’s Caramel Apple Filled Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 26, 2014

The combo of apple and caramel is a winner. It's so obvious IT'S DUMB, AMIRIGHT? Or is it this candy that's dumb? Dumb as hell, perhaps?

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Bassett’s Liquorice Allsorts

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 21, 2014

I love licorice, coconut, fruits, and chocolate. Love. But will I love them together? I DON'T KNOW, THAT'S WHAT WE'RE GOING TO FIND OUT. Together.

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Haribo Clown Fish. Sad, sad Clowns.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 19, 2014

These are safe to eat without cooking first. I checked.

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Trolli Watschel – DUCKS THAT CAN STAND!!

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 12, 2014

More marshmallow? WHY??! DAMN IT WHY??? But….they're so cute, how can I stay mad at them??!?

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Colts Bolts – Classic Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter & Almonds

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 3, 2014

It's like everything good in a portable puck.

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Victoria’s Grandma Caramel Lovers

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 28, 2014

Yes, I am. A lover. A caramel lover, among other things. When I got this hefty bag of caramel themed hard candies...

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Taveners Rhubarb & Custard

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 20, 2014

Ooh! Another take on the super Brit treat rhubarb & custard boiled sweets! (That's "hard candy" on 'Merican)

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Jelly Belly Dark Chocolate Covered Tobasco Flavored Beans

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 18, 2014

Dark chocolate, Tobasco sauce, and a sweet chew jelly bean. Thoughts/comments/suggestions?

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Taveners Blackcurrant & Liquorice

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 13, 2014

“licorice”? All these years we’ve been gracefully handling the way the Brits pronounce aluminum...

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Katjes Grün-Ohr Barchen (They’re Neu!) Green Ear Bears

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 27, 2014

Dudes, check this: There’s no end to the amount of “gummy bears” that candy companies make, and...

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Grandma’s Finest Licorice Fruits

Reviewed by Jonny on Jan 8, 2014

Know how I regularly talk about “Grandma Candy”? It generally requires some variation of hard candy and...

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Creatables Snagz

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 20, 2013

You’ve no doubt seen this kind of thing before. Once super special, now they’re kinda everywhere. Most...

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Sri Racha Candy Canes

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 11, 2013

Oh joy! Holiday season! Another Sri Racha flavored candy! Another opportunity for disappointment!

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Trolli iGums

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 6, 2013

These little crazies hold a secret. A delicious secret.

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Red Band Sour Suckers

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 20, 2013

What’s better than old friends? Old candy. One of my oldest buddies, way back from my Frankie Goes...

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Tree Hugger Gum – Name Kinda Says It All

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 13, 2013

Artificial sweeteners are in almost ALL gums these days. So what's a progressive hippy parent to do?

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Mr. Blubber Brause Bonbons

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 7, 2013

They're fizzy, 'kept they're not.

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Bona Vita Ingwer Bonbons : Citrus Ginger Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 30, 2013

Ginger in candy is almost passé. ALMOST.

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