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

  • Have tried the fish and the peach gummies - I really did not like the flavors or the artificial sweetener aftertaste. A very unsatisfying substitute.

  • Low-sugar candy with decent flavor. Good for curbing cravings, but the texture can be a bit chewy and sticky. Satisfies a sweet tooth, I guess.

  • Great tasting sweets to satisfy that sweet tooth. I personally love the small package size because it helps stop me from over indulging.

  • they are overly sticky, but still decent to chew on if you're looking for sweets

  • Love these! Not a huge candy person but amazing when I want a sweet treat in a pinch.

  • I love these!! They aren't crazy expensive and I don't feel bad about eating them. Thank you SmartSweets! I do wish that none of them had gelatin.

  • Gotta be careful eating these, having more than a serving or two will cause an upset stomach. I wouldn't really say they can completely replace gummy candies either but they're a good alternative to have every once in a while

  • I'm not a huge candy fan but I tried these when I needed a snack and the taste is pretty good! Love the low sugar content but didn't love how they stick to your teeth. May buy again if I get a craving but probably not

  • On the lookout for good vegetarian, gelatin free gummy candy but these were not it. Extremely chewy in an unpleasant way and not flavorful at all.

  • So far of ones I've tried, my favorite of these are the Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, and Sweet Fish (in that order). Beware though: some of the gummies really stick to your teeth, so chew lightly!

  • I always think they are going to taste better each flavor I've tried, but they all end up with that fake sugar taste. I like some, but just do not think this is for me. May be good for those who can't have a lot of sugar in large doses, like diabetics or children!

  • Wanted to love. The packaging and concept are so good. Flavor falls short and leaves a bad taste in your mouth that tastes artificial even though it's not.

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    Candies get hard and stuck together.

  • These are pretty good! They don't taste super fake sugary which is good. I just hate how small the package is for the price. I do enjoy these though on occasion.

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    Do compostable packaging!!

  • Delicious. Especially like the peach rings. Sometimes a little too chewy.

  • Some are way better than others! Im not a huge candy fan to start out with so I usually will just grab normal candy. I really like these Swedish fish.

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    The peach rings I kept eating but they were pretty waxy in consistency.

  • I love Smartsweets so much! As someone who is actively trying to cutdown on sugar intake but has a massive sweet tooth, Smartsweets has been a game changer for me. My fav are the fish & cola bottles!

  • Pretty good tasting candy! Feels less guilty, but also pricing makes it a bit less accessible than the real stuff.