3.9
72% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
SmartSweets
3.9 • 1,536 Reviews
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SmartSweets reviews and discussion
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
3y ago
The formula has changed so much over the years. The current formula is sticky and bland.
3y ago
I love all of the Smart Sweets I've tried so far, especially the Sweet Fish they are so much like the original. At 100 calories a bag you can't go wrong when you have a sweets craving.
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I have yet to have on that doesn't stick to my teeth a little.
3y ago
Can feed an itch but definitely not the same as the real thing
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A good snack with tons of variety
Really like the taste of this healthier option to sweets. Nothing is as good as the real thing, but these products come pretty close.
I love sugar and have tried so many times to give it up. This helps me kick my cravings
Love gummies but hate the texture of these. Flavor-wise they aren't bad but the texture is awful. They aren't gummies, they are kind of hard candies that are soggy.
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Work on the texture. In the beggining, I thought maybe it was only the rings but after I tried most of them, all flavors have the same issue.
When you're craving sweets but don't want to overload on sugar, this candy hits the spot. It's sweet but not too sweet. It's also smaller than your average bag of candy so chances are you're not going to binge these.
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I wish there were more candy options. Especially something similar to sour strips.
I have type 2 diabetes so I'm always looking for treats that don't spike my glucose. I used to love the sour gummies from SmartSweets but something changed. The last time I got them, they were sour like usual but had an extremely sweet aftertaste. I don't know, it was weird. I only like sour gummies because I'm not a huge fan of sweets. If you like sweet gummies, I highly recommend these. They are really good for being so low in sugar.
We have a well stocked supply of this in our home. My children absolutely love and have no idea that the sugar content is so low. We love these. Especially the watermelon.
3y ago
A bit hard to chew, tougher than traditional gummy candy, but good flavor and way less calories
Candy is meh, some are difficult to eat/extra chewy. Flavor is ok, sort of bland.
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Candy is great for those w a sweet tooth, but doesn’t fully “scratch the Itch”. And the cost is high. Upwards of 5 bucks a bag for maybe 14-16 (max!) pieces. Seems a little extreme. Great treat, both in regards to food and snack, and cost, for those looking.
3y ago
The multiple different candies I tried from SmartSweets were alright. They were a bit too chewy compared to the candies they were trying to recreate, but that could have been just the bag I had.
3y ago
Short & Sweet for SmartSweets -- they taste great and don't have a sickly-sweet taste to them. I can't say that they're better than the real things, but I feel better having these around my house than the ones that are worse for you
Great tasting. Healthy no sugar candy. A little pricey, but healthy products cost more than traditional sugar filled candies. The taste is good. The quantity is small, so if you you like a lot of the candy buy multiples.
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Buy multiple bags.
These are delicious!
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They aren't sweetened with sugar alcohol but they have a very unexpected amount of carbs. Compared to Swedish fish, they're maybe 5-10 grams of carbs less. That's not enough for me to make this worth it.
3y ago
Anytime I have wanted any candy, smart sweets have definitely helped with the cravings!
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I think if the texture of the candy would not stick to teeth as much that would be a nice improvement. Overall great product.
Friends with SmartSweetsI like to have the Smart Sweets on hand for movie nights, or when I have a sugar craving. These are a good alternative to the sugary candies and sweets that I like!
It was okay. I rather have the real thing and satisfy my craving as these did not cut it. Strong fake sugar taste, but otherwise bland.
3y ago
I love smart sweets because they really do taste amazing, I love how its an alternative to popular candy and they try to make candies that are popular and similar. However, I would say its frustrating when candies that are healthier for you are the ones that are more expensive. for low-income families who want to give these to their children instead of typical candies, it can be challenging and hard to do so.
AMAZING!!!!! It’s like enjoying some of my favorite childhood candy but way healthier and without all the sugar!
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