What is swedish fish?

Here's some information about Swedish Fish:

  • What they are: Swedish Fish are a chewy, fish-shaped candy originally developed by the Swedish candy producer Malaco in the late 1950s for the U.S. market. It's a gummy candy, but with a firmer texture than most.

  • Flavor: The most common flavor is often described as a berry flavor, but it's not explicitly labeled as a specific berry. Some suggest it's lingonberry, which is a popular Swedish berry, but the actual flavor remains a trade secret.

  • Colors: They come in various colors, with red being the most well-known. Other colors include yellow, orange, and purple. Although less common, there are green ones too. Different colors may have slight variations in flavor.

  • Ingredients: The ingredients typically include sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, citric acid, artificial flavors, mineral oil, carnauba wax, and red 40.

  • Popularity: Swedish Fish are very popular in the United States and Canada. They are often sold in bulk and are a common candy choice at movie theaters and convenience stores.

  • Other Products: There are also variations of Swedish Fish such as mini swedish fish and swedish fish oreos.

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