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Monday, April 6, 2015
SweetWorks Celebration Candies - Bears
This particular variation is little candy coated bears in pearlescent yellow, green and white. The sparkly coating is created with food-safe mica based pigments. I got a sample of their peg bag of this variety that’s 12 ounces, but I’ve seen smaller 6 ounce bags and of course some wholesalers will sell by the case. They’re a very popular item for candy buffets, or for decorating and party favors for baby showers and birthday parties. They’re made by OakLeaf in Canada. The package says that it’s peanut free, tree nut free and gluten free, however, the package says that their facility does use milk and soy.
The bears don’t smell like much, a little perfumey but otherwise a clean smell. I don’t know if they have particular flavors, as the package only mentions what you can do with them: candy buffet, baked goods, party favors, themed events, candy dish, bridal shower, baby showers. Nowhere does it mention just eating or how they’ll taste. They’re a pressed dextrose candy, a compacted powder made from glucose (dextrose) is flavored and stamped out under high pressure to make the candies. Then they’re tumbled with some colors and glazes to make them even prettier. What is also nice about them is that they’re designed on both sides, so the front is the bear’s face and belly, the back has a tiny little buttocks tushy thing going on.
When I was at the Lolli & Pops candy store, I noticed that they had some uncoated multicolored bears as well, so I picked those up to see if there was a flavor difference. These are actually quite different from the coated version, which is kind of sad, because these are nicer. The texture is a little on the powdery side, compared to the SweeTarts tablets but not as chalky as Smarties.
Green is Lime - which is rare. It’s a more floral flavor than most lime candies, and much less sour than a traditional SweeTart. Red is Cherry and passable, though more sour than cherry flavored. Heck, it might even be strawberry. Orange is Orange and has a good orange soda flavor that balances the tart and juicy flavors. Yellow is Lemon or maybe Pineapple. It was terrible, sweet and soapy. Purple is Grape and probably my favorite - tart, floral and completely artificial. Blue is Raspberry and so flowery, it was more like a soap. These are nice edible decorations, but not great candy. I think the pearlescent bears may work well in decorating recipes since they don’t have a flavor, they won’t compete with anything. OakLeaf also makes Cry Baby Tears, which are the candies you’d want to get if you want something extremely sour with very little flavor variation. Related Candies
POSTED BY Cybele AT 7:49 am
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Comment by
Kyllie on 4/08/15 at 4:05 pm #
Commenting is not available in this channel entry.Hi Cybele!
I’m a fellow Candy Lover and I’m also a big fan of your blog.
Have you tried any of the Maynard’s Beanz line? They make Fuzzy Peach, Sour Patch Kids, and Swedish Berries in Jelly Beam style “Beanz” versions.
I would love to know your opinions on them if you have tried them!
Not sure if Maynard’s are only in the UK and Canada..
Have a great day!
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