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The International Candy Guide
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- May 26, 2009
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If you're going to get cavities, you might as well get them because you're eating the good foreign stuff. After all isn't getting drunk on Dom Perignon way more fun than getting drunk on Bud Light? I rest my case.
England
Smarties
Smarties are pretty much the same as M&Ms— a chocolately nugget covered in a candy coating. But I think Smarties are better than M&Ms (I know, this is very unpatriotic of me). Don’t get me wrong, I love a good peanut M&M, but Smarties seem to have a certain je ne sais quoi that makes them a little more alluring. Also here’s a caveat for you: Canadian versions of British candies are not the same as ones that actually come from the U.K.— the Canadian counterparts are usually less tasty. So consider yourself warned!
Fruit Pastilles
I love this candies because they actually taste like real fruit (I usually dislike a lot fruity candy flavors on account they don’t taste anything like their counterparts— i.e. watermelon). They’re sort of like a hard gummy candy covered in sugar— totally addictive.
Maltesers
I love Whoppers, but I think Maltesers are made with better quality chocolate, so I’m going to anoint them as my favorite malt ball.
Licorice Allsorts
A lot of people really don’t like black licorice, and I used to be one of those people, until one day when I suddenly started to love it. These candies have other ingredients besides black licorice (coconut, etc…) so they aren’t as hardcore as other black licorice treats, making them a good stepping stone into the world of black licorice.
Fruit Gums
Ah, the fruit pastille’s gummier cousin. The fruit gum is like a harder version of a gummy bear, but like the pastilles they actually taste like real fruit. Plus, the candies are shaped like the fruits they are flavored with. That way you know you’re eating strawberry as opposed to cherry.
Wine Gums
Sadly, Wine Gums contain no actual wine, but that doesn’t detract from their gummy deliciousness. But if the Wine Gum manufacturers are listening, a little added wine wouldn’t hurt.
Australia
Ginger Bears
What can be better than a gummy bear flavored with ginger? World peace? No. Free steak? No. Sleeping in? No. The ability to fly? Almost, but no.
Netherlands
Mentos
Bet you didn’t know that Mentos come from the Netherlands, did you? (When you think about it, it kind of explains the strange campy commercials that appeared in the early ‘90s— they’re European!) Bet you also didn’t know that you can get Mentos in cola flavor.
Japan
Kasugai Melon Gummy
Thank goodness they import these babies, otherwise I’d have to consider investing in a private jet.
Sweet Links
New York City Candy
Where to find the sweet stuff in the Big Apple
The International Cookie Guide
Or, Around the World in 14 Cookies
Candy in Boston
Or, How to Get Cavities in Beantown
China
White Rabbit
I loved these milky Asian candies. I say “loved” because several months ago a warning was issued that the candy might contain melamine. I’ve heard of death by chocolate, but death by Chinese milk candy? No, thanks.
Indonesia
Ting Ting Jahe Chewy Ginger Candy
I’ve already shared my love of these on Guidespot, but I’m gonna go ahead and share my love again.
Italy
Puntini
I LOVE this Italian candies. They’re slightly gummy, and come in great fruity flavors. Puntinis about the size of a dime, so they’re the perfect after dinner treat if you’ve just eaten a big meal, like steak with a side of lobster.
Miele di Bergamini
Did somebody say Italian honey candy?! Sign me up! (Sorry, Bit-O-Honey).
Germany
Gold Bears
Ah Haribo, the patron saint of gummy bears. The German gummis have been around since the 1920s, making their name synonymous with gummy-induced cavities for the past 90 odd years.
France
Barnier Lollipops
Is there anything foodwise that the French don’t do well? These fruity lollipops are totally delectable— you’ll swear off Tootsie Pops forever.
Where Can I get These Delicious Treats?
Chances are you can get most of these treats in ethnic grocery stores and places like Cost Plus, but what’s easier than that? Getting them on the internet, of course!
Sweet Stall
Amazon
Hometown Candy
Where to get cavities in Los Angeles:
This Asian marketplace (I usually go to the one in Santa Monica on Centinela) is a treasure trove when it comes to snacks and candy. The aisles are literally bursting with hard candies, gummies, etc… Another plus: they have a rocking food court! And lemme tell you you nothing’s better than getting a bowl full of delicious ramen and a packet of gummies for dessert.
This Asian marketplace (I usually go to the one in Santa Monica on Centinela) is a treasure trove when it comes to snacks and candy. The aisles are literally bursting with hard candies, gummies, etc… Another plus: they have a rocking food court! And lemme tell you you nothing’s better than getting a bowl full of delicious ramen and a packet of gummies for dessert.
Mel & Rose Liquor & Cigars
8344 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069
This awesome deli/wine shop also carries a good selection of British candies.
This awesome deli/wine shop also carries a good selection of British candies.
Cost Plus World Market
10860 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
And when all else fails…Cost Plus is pretty good place to start on your hunt for foreign sweets.
And when all else fails…Cost Plus is pretty good place to start on your hunt for foreign sweets.
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Ha, even before I read the text, I was thinking “I didn’t know Mentos weren’t American.” Netherlands! Who knew!
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omg when I was in Chicago a few months ago, I went to a sushi restaurant that gave us those Japanese candies after our meal in peach flavor. They were SO amazing. I kept asking for more and took the wrapper home with me. I still have it and reallyyy need to get to Chinatown to purchase pounds of them!! Awesome guide!!!
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I was totally going to put Haribo, but it’s on here already!! Good job! I discovered Haribo gummies as the king of gummies one looooong night at Heathrow airport. Thanks god for Haribo. No one else even comes close.
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