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Haribo Twin Snakes

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 24, 2017

Gummy snakes are no new thing: but these are.

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Nimm2 Orange & Lemon Bonbons

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 7, 2017

Could it possibly be true? Can we get some presumably amazing & hard to find semi weird hard candies on Amazon Prime now?

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“Box of Boogers”. Need I say more?

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 22, 2016

Seriously. Do I?

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Hi-Chew citrus sours

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 6, 2016

How does one improve an already great candy? Is it possible?

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Perle di Sole – Limoncello Chocolates from Italy

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 27, 2016

I really don't like Limoncello, but I absolutely adore these.

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Bianco al Limone: White Chocolate from Sorrento TDF

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 2, 2016

White chocolate is weak. Add the best lemon flavor ever though and suddenly it's lovely.

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Helf C’Bon Lemon: Almost Old School & Super Sticky

Reviewed by Matty on Jun 19, 2016

Remember lemon drops? Not Lemonheads. Lemonheads are round, smooth and kinda smallish, from our friends at Ferrara. You...

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Jolly Rancher Fruity Bash

Reviewed by Jonny on Apr 16, 2016

My childhood in a bag

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Butterfields Hard Candies

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 2, 2016

Sometimes things are done correctly from the start. This is one of those times.

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T&J’s Sour Gummies

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 20, 2015

I'm no Guy Fieri, but....WELCOME TO FLAVOR TOWN®!

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Haribo Saure Schnuller (Sour Pacifiers)

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 9, 2015

As a child, I needed something to stick in my mouth. Now, as an adult, I need something to stick in my mouth.

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Shigekix Super Sour Japanese…Gummy Things

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 13, 2015

Real sour with mediocre flavor is meh. These pair the sour with authentic deliciousness, and thus, we win.

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Another Gustaf’s? Yes. Freeway Gummies this time.

Reviewed by Matty on Feb 24, 2015

When you are Dutch and you like peppers, then you are OK in my book. Call yourself Gustaf, and we have the trifecta.

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Trolli Milk Cows

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 4, 2014

Last time I checked, yogurt was for dieting moms and babies. And all those millions of new Greek people.

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Torie & Howard roll out new flavor: Meyer Lemon & Raspberry

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 5, 2014

Take the best ingredients around-only real ones- and make a mouth watering explosion of flavor. Only 12 calories. Don't sleep on these!

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Haribo Sour Gold Bears: Howdimissthis

Reviewed by Matty on Oct 27, 2014

How in god's good name did Haribo put out some SOUR gold bears and I was like whoa?

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Just Born Mike & Ike Zours

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 19, 2014

I tried these before and they were nothing to write home about. Has the recipe changed? OR IS IT ME THAT'S CHANGED?!?

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Trolli iGums

Reviewed by Jonny on Dec 6, 2013

These little crazies hold a secret. A delicious secret.

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Mocken Boules: Talk about German Variety

Reviewed by Matty on Nov 25, 2013

Moucken Boules are Fooken Shoeless! (no idea what that means but I think it rhymes)

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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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Bassett’s Sherbet Lemons

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 10, 2013

Boiled sweets are a crucial part of the candy world, as well as candy history. These are perhaps the most iconic boiled sweet there is. DO THE MATH, HOT SHOT!

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Trader Joe’s All Natural Fruit Jellies

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 6, 2013

America doesn't know much from Pates De Fruits. Actually, I don't either, but I'm learning.

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Trolli Sour Stixi

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2013

With a pretty unique consistency, this offering from Trolli continues their track record of excellence overseas

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Fruchtgummi Vom Feinstein is NOT a Jewish Vampire. It’s an amazing candy confectioner that you need to know about NOW.

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 28, 2013

Flavor combinations that put what we're used to eating to shame....

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Brain Blasterz – Wimps Need Not Apply

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 23, 2012

How sour is "too sour"? And damn it, when are the wimps gonna have a candy of their own?

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Frigeo Ahoj Brause Shower Fries

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 26, 2012

When shopping for Shower Fries, don't just consider flavor : consistency is important too

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Trolli Sierra Cruz : No Seals Were Killed Making These

Reviewed by Jonny on Sep 14, 2012

You think the kids who make your Nikes have tough conditions?

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Yume´ Blush: Rub All Over then Eat

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 27, 2012

When you want to rub someone and then eat it off. Litrally.

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Jelly Belly Soda: Dare I say one of the best ever?

Reviewed by Matty on Aug 4, 2012

When soda says "Hi. Drink me." I says "Sure." When Jelly Belly Gourmet Soda says "Trust me. I'm good." I says, "Open up and let's try you. Also, I think I'm going insane since soda doesn't talk."

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Maynard’s Wine Gums : An Un-Reviewed Classic!

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 25, 2012

THE original wine gum. Or at least, the first I ever had. It was a balmy day in Heathrow airport, November 2002...

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Katjes Euro Munzen : Interesting, Yummy, and a bit Weird

Reviewed by Jonny on May 16, 2012

If you eat real money, you'll get chlamydia. Try these instead.

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Haribo Alphabet Letters : The Sweet Way to Lern to Spell

Reviewed by Jonny on May 2, 2012

Can you spell "damn good"?

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Katjes Frucht-Kaugis : What fruit should taste like

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 1, 2012

I used to not like soft gummies. Great German candy used to be impossible to find. Both of these things have changed.

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Arnold’s Candies Stick Candy : Ho Ho Ho

Reviewed by Jonny on Nov 23, 2011

Ehh. Not for my liking, but the kid-in rare form-can't get enough of them.

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Claeys Hard Candy – No, I Didn’t Spell That Wrong.

Reviewed by Jonny on Oct 21, 2011

If you don't like hard candy...then you probably hate old people. Why?

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Rowntrees Pick & Mix – Candy Equivalent of “That Awesome Mix Tape” You Broke 4 Times and Taped Back Together

Reviewed by Jonny on Aug 25, 2011

If you ever listen to me about anything, read this review. If you listen to low bit rate MP3s, then you also need to read this. If you already eat Rowntrees Pick & Mix and listen to lossless music, then..I have nothing to learn ya on.

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Haribo Lemon Ginger Gummies

Reviewed by Jonny on Mar 4, 2011

Lemony Gingery Delights from Germany

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Albanese 12 Flavor Gummy Bears – The Best In The World?

Reviewed by Jonny on Feb 11, 2011

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Koppers Sour Petite Fruits – Mystery Solved

Reviewed by Jonny on Jul 27, 2010

Chewy, tart little fruit looking lovelies.

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Albanese Sour Inch Worms: World’s Best? Let’s Test.

Reviewed by Matty on Jul 16, 2010

Albanese Gummis Sour Inch Worms calls themselves World's Best. Not country's best. Not state's best. WORLD'S BEST. Us Candygurus calls thems fighting words. A new candy maker creating a semi-tired, yet tried/true, sour worm gummi and calling them "Worlds Best?" We'll be the judges of that.

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