3.9
72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
SmartSweets
3.9 • 1,536 Reviews
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3.9
72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
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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I love this brand of candy less sugar and taste great.
These are a nice substitute for my late night sugar cravings. I like the small bags so that I only eat a small amount and it cures my craving! I will say I only gave 4 stars because my kids didn’t like them.
Would highly recommend the peach rings, and sour watermelons! They are all so good!!
Delicious and very satisfying, close to the real thing
We LOVE these. The peach rings and sour watermelons are a staple in our house. Pro-tip: squeeze the bag to see how soft they are. Some of the smaller packaging options can get a little stale!
3y ago
My wife ate these while pregnant and really liked them. Compared to another sugary candy you can tell it's not the same, but definitely scratches the itch.
Love that these are a low sugar alternative to gummy candy. The gunny worms taste great! A little pricey tho!
I personally wanted to love these! But I just couldn’t get onboard. The texture is very chewy and not as sweet.
They turned some of the best nostalgic candies, a little healthier. Which is good enough for me trying to eat less artificial colors etc. I love the sour watermelons!
3y ago
I found these to have a strong stevia flavor and generally quite challenging to chew. I think this product is a decent substitute to reduce sugar intake but for me, they're a pass.
3y ago
SmartSweets gummies taste great! I love the variety they have now. I’ve seen someone test they blood sugar before and after eating these, so these aren’t exactly kept friendly but they are fun to eat!
There is a good variety and I’m sure they are working to expand to even more traditional candy alternatives. I love these as a healthier option that help to curb my sweet cravings, however I don’t think they are a perfect substitute. They do not always satisfy my sweet tooth and the texture and fake sugar taste are not always appealing. Price can also be a bit high, but I’ve seen them in sale plenty of times to make it more affordable and to stock up during those times. Overall, I think they are a great alternative to try out!
The watermelon and Swedish fish are my faveeee. So good when you have a sweet tooth but don’t want all the sugar.
I love smart sweets especially the fish and peach rings. There are some items that aren’t as good as others but honestly that might just be a personal preference.
3y ago
Good alternative but leave me wanting more
3y ago
I tasted these gummies a while back when a friend gave them to me. I was so happy to see that they had vegan ones. It’s hard to find vegan candy on the market. I likes the flavour of the candy but wasn’t crazy of it being super sticky on my teeth. I do still buy them once in a while when I’m craving a little sweet.
Low sugar sweeties! What more could you want? Well done SmartSweets
I wanted to like these so badly. I love sour candies but hate how sugary they are and how they make me feel after eating them, so this idea seemed like the perfect solution. The flavors are just okay, and combined with the slightly harder texture than regular gummy candies, they didn't really do it for me.
I’ve gotten the peach rings before and they were honestly very underwhelming. For what you get (which is a handful of rings) it definitely wasn’t worth. They tasted fine but honestly sour candies from a nutritional perspective aren’t that different in calories anyways.
I love their gummies. They have a great taste.