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

  • The candies taste great and are surprisingly low in sugar and high in fiber! They are a great alternative for a sweet tooth craving.

  • Flavors are hit and miss. I like the peach rings but my stomach tends to feel weird after eating them because of the xylitol

  • great sugar "free" candy - tastes like the real thing. my partner even tries to eat these and he gets in trouble when he does

  • The new formula is amazing!!! They fixed every complaint I had about the product. It is now soft and chewy just like a regular gummy candy. A 10/10

  • I enjoy them and they are a great and healthy substitute

  • I love how it tastes like regular candy yet it does have such healthier ingredients!

  • Great service nice taste

  • I absolutely loved the flavour of the peach rings! It tasted like a peach iced tea but better! Highly recommend!

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  • Absolutely love every flavor that I have tried of smart sweets. I love being able to eat candy while trying to watch how much sugar I eat!

  • Great taste for those who don’t want to eat sugar. Love the Swedish fish and red twists.

  • Definitely a good alternative to sugary candy. I like the peach rings and swedish fish knock off the best. They use allulose which is a plus since most of the low carb candies use erythritol which is bad for the heart.

  • These are a great alternative to traditional candy! Satisfies the sweet tooth while keeping calories and sugar low.

  • Flavor is good but the gummies stick to you teeth and gums.

  • I love Smart Sweets, such a satisfying guiltless treat. I've been buying Smart Sweets for well over 7-8 years. I love that the texture and flavor is so similar to sugar-based candy you wouldn't know you're eating a healthier option. I enjoy the peach rings and sour watermelons the best. My only issue is the price can be a bit heavy to indulge often so it's more or less an occasional treat.

  • These are good and I would get them more often but the price is really high for the count. I like that they aren’t too sweet.

  • these were so good! my friends and i loved them !

  • Better for you candy. It’s good. I like the sour ones.

  • My favorite candy. I actually crave this. Not only is there a good amount of fiber so it’s great to get things moving but it also tastes so so good!!

  • Like the idea they are trying to deliver and have tried all the different varieties. The soft candies leave a weird after taste.

  • This is actually addicting! Such good candy and it tastes like actually normal even though it’s “healthy”! I try to resist buying them but they really are great