07-05-2025
Shoppers Say They Have 'Been Waiting' for This Tasty New Sour Candy to Hit Shelves
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Candy connoisseurs are getting loud all over social media about their favorite new candy from Trader Joe's. In fact, they're loving this one so much they say it beats all their old favorites, including their Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers. If you're not a frequent TJ's shopper, or not one to follow the shop's fandom, you might not be aware that the Scandinavian Swimmers (their extra-sour take on Swedish Fish) have a strong fanbase. And to hear folks on TikTok swear this new candy item is even better is, well, a pretty big deal.
So what exactly is this new candy we all so obviously need to try?
They're called Sour Strawberry Candy Belts, and they are taking TJ's fans by storm. According to Trader Joe's website, these fully vegan candy belts are made by a Turkish supplier that only uses natural flavors and 'colors derived from fruit & vegetable juices.' They kinda, sorta resemble bacon, but again, fully vegan! They come in a 10 ounce box and are just $3.49, so they're nice on the wallet, too. Bonus: reviewers say the box is real easy to open, which is nice given that so many containers nowadays can be downright dangerous to open.
You can sense the excitement for them over on Instagram, where plenty of folks have been commenting about the anticipation.
'I've been looking for these for months 😤😩,' said one IG user. Other comments included, 'Lord I didn't need another sugary temptation at TJs 😂,' and 'I've been waiting for these to hit shelves! Can't wait.'
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But it's over on TikTok where you'll find the stellar reviews of this new confection.
@heatherrmariee1 tried these out and immediately gave the strawberry-infused candy a 10 out of 10. 'This is by far the best candy that TJ's has and I'm a number one fan of Sour Scandinavian Swimmers,' she shared with her followers. Big praise!
@jacquelinesvlog also tried them out, and upon tasting told her followers, 'These are so good I could cry. They're wonderful!' And when someone in the comments brought up Scandinavian Swimmers, she was quick to reply that, in her opinion, these were even better.
You can check TikTok yourself, but it truly does seem like the former Fishy King of TJ's Candy has finally been ousted.
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