SmartSweets reviews and discussion

3.9

72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Tasty low‑sugar candies
  • Nostalgic flavor recreations
  • Bright, fruity flavor profiles
  • Convenient portioned packaging
  • Extremely sticky texture
  • Inconsistent chewiness firmness
  • Sweetener aftertaste lingering
  • Potential gastrointestinal discomfort

SmartSweets earns positive reviews for genuinely tasty, low‑sugar takes on nostalgic gummies like Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, and Red Twists; it satisfies cravings and often avoids “fake” sweetener aftertaste. Reviews also flag real drawbacks: many candies are extremely sticky or tough, flavors can be inconsistent with occasional stevia/allulose aftertaste and GI upset, and portions feel small. Overall, SmartSweets is good if cutting sugar, but texture quirks and formula variability make it a compromise for purists.

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1,537 reviews and posts

  • Overall, these are fine sugar-free candy alternatives. The price is a little crazy for the amount you get. At my Whole Foods, the small bags are about 3x the price of a standard/regular bag of candy, and are the highest-priced "alternative" candy in the aisle. They do however get the job done. If you are watching your sugar intake, these candies will knock your sweet tooth out in a great way. From that perspective, I do appreciate having them around. It can be worth their cost if it means staying on track with my diet goals.

  • Smart Sweets makes really delicious candies with less sugar! I really love their seasonal sweets around Christmas and Easter time. They are great for gifting! The gummies have a nice, chewy texture. I only wish they had bigger bags!

    None
  • Well the sour watermelon weren’t as sour as I expected and more firm than gummy.

  • Love this brands products. I’m obsessed with gummies, so it’s great to find a “healthier” version.

  • Taste is amazing!

  • fun gummy candy experience. Fun colors shapes and packaging. Flavors are traditional and fun

    Friends with SmartSweets
  • A good healthier option to traditional candy. Favorite candy options in portion controlled packs.

  • I’ve tried a couple SmartSweets and honestly I have never liked them. I think the ingredients are fine but it’s not tasty

  • Smart sweets are delicious. I love that they make a healthy version of every good candy. We do not have enough fiber in our diets as we should and this is a perfect low calorie way to get some.

  • I like the products that this brand makes and they are widely available in stores, but wish the price point was a little bit lower.

  • Not a fan of the taste. Tastes, kind of gelatinous and sour not very pleasant.

  • SmartSweets' dedication to creating low-sugar, high-fiber candies is remarkable. I love how they offer guilt-free indulgence with their delicious flavors, making them a go-to option for satisfying cravings without compromising on health.

  • They are okay. I wouldn’t personally get them again just wasn’t a fan.

  • Now these are great! They taste amazing and are less guilt than traditional candy. I love trying all the different kinds!

  • Healthier alternative to traditional HASBRO gummy bears. More expensive and less taste.

  • For a healthier alternative it is pretty good!

  • I wanted to love these because I love sour candy but I could tell these were a bit off. they tasted sugar free and I wish they were more sour! I love the branding but not the product.