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.

AI summary based on Thingtesting reviews

1,536 reviews and posts

  • Love these for the kids. Get the lollipops for a treat for them

  • Absolutely love these. My kids want candy or treats all the time and have turned to these for those occasions. Chewy candy is a fave in our house myself included which is the worst kind of candy for teeth and cavities so this option with fraction of the sugar makes me feel so much better about offering to my kids and to eat myself. Price point is a bit high $2 would be more accessible to buy for 4 kids or a bulk option (Costco?) would be great.

  • Great for those needing a sweet treat without all the sugar!

  • I really like the new version of smart sweets. They've definitely improved the sweetener aftertaste. I tried the sour patch flavor recently and could barely tell a difference.

  • My favourite sweet treat! The peach rings are my absolute favourite although it’s so hard to choose because I LOVE them all!

  • I had heard many positive reviews about Smart Sweets and they do not disappoint. It’s a guilt free way to satisfy your sweet tooth. One of my favorite treats!

  • My kids and I absolutely love SmartSweets! Have tried everything they have to offer and by far my favorites are the fish and caramels! They’re both delicious in their own ways and a big hit for my family!

    Received a free product from SmartSweets
  • Amazing taste and makes you feel so much less guilty! I absolutely love SmartSweets and have bought their products for years now. The candy tastes natural and, well, I am yet to figure out how to actually share the “share packs!” Products with zero or very low sugar often create stomach issues for me—I don’t have this effect from SmartSweets. These are great to curb cravings when you’re trying to cut back on sugar intake. Recommended!

  • First time I could get my daughter with an eating disorder to eat candy. HUGE win. Delicious and they win a trophy from our family.

    Received a free product from SmartSweets
  • I love these snacks! They taste great and there’s pretty much NO sugar! These are my offial go to snack now that I’m trying to loose weight.

  • Love this brand! So many amazing flavors. Hit the spot with little calories and clean ingredients

  • Overall decent for a healthy candy brand but it gets old kinda quickly so just doesn’t do it for me.

  • I have only tried the peach rings, and I can say they’re not my favorite. The flavor wasn’t terrible but they were difficult to chew, getting stuck in all of my teeth. I would not recommend for Individuals with crowns and fillings. Also, they are quite pricey.

  • A great treat for those of us needing to watch our sugar intake. Diabetes diaschmetes when Smart Sweets are around. They taste great!

  • For a candy alternative the taste isn’t bad. However, the texture and consistency is way too sticky. I had the sweet fish and every bite felt like it was sticking to my teeth and I had to pick it out.

  • I’m hooked on the sour candies. A little pricey for how many come in a bag so I don’t but them too often but they are a great guilt free substitute for full sugar brands if you are looking to cut back on sugar in your diet.

  • Ever since they've reformulated their gummy it tastes JUST like classic gummy bears!! I'm obsessed

  • Better ingredients, but the price is ridiculous.

  • The peach rings are better than the real thing! All of the candies are great and have a chewy texture. I would get all of them again.

  • Okay flavor but almost too hard to chew. I prefer the Swedish fish over the sour candy (peach rings and watermelon).