09/30/2026
Swedish Staples 🇸🇪: Swedish Candy
Sweet, sour, salty, and a big part of Swedish culture. 🍬 In Sweden, candy even has its own weekly tradition called lördagsgodis, which literally means “Saturday candy.” The tradition became popular in the mid-20th century, encouraging families to save their sweets for one special day of the week. Today, Saturday candy is still a beloved tradition for Swedish kids and adults alike.
A classic part of lördagsgodis is lösgodis, or pick & mix candy. Instead of choosing just one kind, you fill your own bag with exactly what you like. Fruity, sour, gummy, foam, salty licorice, or a little bit of everything. 🇸🇪
Swedish candy can also look and taste a little different from many American candies. Many Swedish candy brands avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup and use different colorings and flavorings than those commonly found in U.S. candy. Because Sweden follows EU food regulations, certain additives and artificial colors are restricted or require specific labeling. The result is candy that often has a simpler ingredient list while still delivering all the sweet, sour, and salty flavors everyone loves. 🍬
Ready to start your own lördagsgodis tradition? Stop by our Pick & Mix Candy Cart and build a bag filled with your Swedish favorites. 🍭
Pick it. Mix it. Make Saturday a little sweeter. 🇸🇪