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

  • I used to be obsessed with these, but recently haven't found myself reaching for them much. My faves are the coca cola ones and the peach rings. They do taste a little stale sometimes, depends on the batch you get.

  • Very tasty feels 100% better eating this candy than normal sugary brands

  • Great sweet treat that has less sugar than regular candy but doesn't sacrifice the texture.

  • I am not a huge fan of candy, to begin with, but I think smart sweets does a great job of creating a product that tastes good while being low in sugar. I have enjoyed everything that I have tried. The packaging is cute, too!

  • Love these gummies for the flavors but they’re softer than Haribo texture-wise.

  • Great substitute for "normal" candy if you want a sweet treat, I find the big bags (for whatever reason) have better texture and the individually bagged ones get stuck in your teeth more

  • My daughter loves eating these low sugar candies and I feel better about letting her have these sweets knowing that they're not full of sugar!

  • I want to love this brand because of the lower sugar content, but the taste isn't quite there.

  • Not for me. Sometimes alternative sweeteners taste so artificial! I would skip these and go for the real ones if you need a treat.

  • texture can be hit or miss but good replacement for sugar cravings

  • My kids love these and a great alternative to the usual brands filled w dyes and chemicals

  • SmartSweets are my go-to candy these days. I love the sweet fish and peach rings. They're a great serving size and a fantastic alternative to some of the "less healthy" original forms of those candies. I love to toss them in my golf bag for a sweet treat mid-round. The only thing that I don't like about these is that they're extra soft and get stuck in my teeth way more than other brands.

  • These are a really great snack for if you are having a sweet tooth and trying to avoid sugar. They texture and flavor are a bit disappointing though. It doesn’t have the gummy texture, and has a little bit of the fake sweet taste. I still have repurchased them though

  • I love peach rings, but rarely buy them because they always feel a little too sweet. I’m so glad to have found these! They definitely have less sweetness, but they’re still delicious. And I appreciate the smaller package too, even though it makes them a bit more expensive.

  • Absolutely loved smart sweets. They are the perfect snack. Are a guilt-free pleasure that is genuinely so good. The peach rings and twizzlers are my favs, but I've tried and loved them all

  • This is a great option for a cleaner way to eat sweets with much less sugar.

  • I enjoy these but the formula has changed and they arent as good tasting.