SmartSweets reviews and discussion

3.9

72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Vivid, nostalgic flavors
  • Lower‑sugar candy formulas
  • Convenient portion packs
  • Vegan, plant‑based options
  • Extremely sticky texture
  • Inconsistent chew quality
  • Notable sweetener aftertaste
  • Potential gi discomfort

SmartSweets earns largely positive reviews as a lower‑sugar candy that satisfies cravings—standouts include Sweet Fish, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, red twists, and gummy worms—while recurring complaints in reviews cite an extremely sticky, tooth‑clinging texture and occasional odd or stevia‑like aftertaste. Reviews also note inconsistent chew across flavors and batches, plus some GI sensitivity for a few users; if you want a healthier candy fix and can accept a different chew, SmartSweets is a compelling swap, but purists may prefer the originals.

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1,536 reviews and posts

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

  • I actually really enjoy the taste of these and I love the brands mission but you can honestly only eat a few before your stomach starts to hurt.

  • these really satisfy my candy cravings without the guilt. I love the options and they’re are all consistently tasty and nostalgic.

  • Yummiest healthy candy! I have tried so many and they usually taste fake and/ or hurt my stomach. This brand is the best of the best

    Customer
  • SmartSweets are an incredible replacement when you have a sweet tooth but don't want all that sugar. I love the serving size and I feel fully satisfied after eating a pack. I like to share them with my husband and kid. I like that they kind of stick to your teeth so it takes longer to consume them so I end up eating less.

  • I appreciate the low calorie option for candy but I didn’t enjoy the flavor - had a wax like after taste.

  • These are amazingggg! Great for when you have a sweet tooth, but don’t want all the sugar from regular candy. SmartSweets has absolutely nailed the flavour, you can’t even tell you’re not actually eating regular candies. Only reason for a 4 star, they are a weeee bit pricey.

  • So good. We’ve been enjoying these for years. Always love seeing them at Expo West

  • I do love these snacks. Great if you're avoiding sugar. But they could taste better?

  • These are a good alternative to the full sugar gummies out there. They have really come up with a nice variety of flavors to please everyone including caramels. The price is not bad, a little higher than the other gummies but they are also made with better ingredients too.

  • def don't replace typical gummy candies... would only recommend if you are accustomed to stivia flavoring. The consistency i would say is better than the flavor

  • Overall this brand does a great job at trying to imitate the candies. Some flavors are definitely better than others (prefer the gummy bears the most) but they helped with my sugar cravings when I was on my weight loss journey.

  • As someone who loves a good sweet, but has a stomach sensitive to sugar, these smartsweet candies are great. No stomach aches over here, the sour melons are my favorite. I hope they continue to make more flavors and varieties!

  • Love the idea of Smart Sweets, but unfortunately the product isn't one of my favourites. The candy is quite hard and in my opinion doesn't replace other candies.

  • I really wanted to love the brands premise but unfortunately, the Peach Rings had an overpowering Stevia flavor, despite its placement as the last ingredient on the list.

  • They are a pretty good substitute for gummies when trying to be healthy, but they aren't that sweet and the texture can be weird. Trued the watermelons and the regular fish and both the texture was too chewy and they left a weird after taste. However, not many products like it with such low sugar so i’d probably get them again