Swedish candy is taking over social media

Swedish candy is going viral on social media, with sweet-toothed followers eager to try the gummy candies from abroad. NBC News’ Valerie Castro visits two Swedish candy stores in New York to try out the sweet treats.

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[hcusworthful]

They are so much fun to eat. The flavours in many of the candies/gummies are extra delicious.

[TordzWorld]

As a Swede I have to agree we Have so much Candy but it’s also really good

[ccubito]

A Swedish candy store is incomplete without salted candy. I was shocked when I came across it in Gothenburg, but my Swedish friends loved it.

[philoctetes_wordsworth]

Please, let him know that not all American kids eat a lot of candy. I was never allowed candy, nor sweet cereals, and my mom is a Boomer.

Salted licorice is best with an ice cold Heineken. The flavor is unsurpassed, and very, very special.😛😋😋😋😋😋

[rawlvee]

gummy propaganda cuz we running out of cocoa

[FriendofMineralTown]

It’s the typical people you see in the videos who are acting brand new “like ooooh my gosh you guys I totally got my man to pay for me and get me a bunch of junk that already existed long before I was born”

[ynnos]

We have this in Asia for decades now like Candy Corner & Aji Ichiban.

[irememberla]

Salted licorice is an acquired taste. It is like chewable hypertension...

[thaynetuason]

Why do all American candies have artificial flavors? Maybe that is part of the Swedish gummi craze. I like candy but its hard to find anything sometimes besides Bit'O Honey that isn't chemical shwill.

[Patriot-wjck]

I have zero desire to try it. Certainly wouldn't wait in long lines for it ever.
Always amazes me the amount of people who have to do what everyone else does. Be unique.

[missladyanonymity]

Why wouldn't consumers just buy them from online?

[RobynHood]

Which is important no red yellows or blues coloring..which damages dna

[harmonymitcham]

The sheep need their fix, omg its popular on social media. I got to get me some candy that's been around before I was born.

[Fuuntag]

Eh, so manufactured (the buzz around this). Like what, they’re reporting on pick & mix gummies?

[ed]

Why dont we solve World Peace instead of lining up for candy 😅😂

[rd-kbrm]

These types of candy's are worst than a chocolate bar