In the 1940s, the Swedish government conducted studies on the tooth-decaying effects of overeating sugar (studies that were unethical and conducted on asylum patients with mental illness, it should be noted). Swedes can eat candy on any day they like! The culture of Lördagsgodis (Saturday sweets) is very real, however, and it’s true that most Swedes, particularly kids, focus their candy consumption on this one weekly event. So it is safe to say that, yes, candy is very popular in Sweden. On average, a Swedish person will eat 17 kilos of candy per year, with weekly consumption of an average family of four being 1,2 kilos per week. Yes! People in Sweden actually consume the most candy in the world. Saturday candy, or the day you eat your candy As with the rest of the Nordic region, Fazer confectionary is extremely popular in Sweden and so leaving out their products wouldn’t give a clear picture of the Swedish candy landscape! So do you need to head to the pick ‘n’ mix when you’re visiting Sweden? Absolutely! Let’s dive into why candy is such a big part of Swedish culture and which ones you should try (hint: it’s all of them!).Ī note: some of the candies included here are produced by Fazer, a Finnish company.

Then they get to enjoy their candy on Saturday, known as Lördagsgodis. Typically, Swedes head to Lösviktsgodis (bulk candy, also known as pick ‘n’ mix) after school or work on a Friday to fill up a bag with their favorites, from fruity gummies (also known as lollies) to salty liquorice to chocolate-covered marshmallows. Choosing candy at the end of the week, called Fredagsmys (“cozy Friday”) is a major moment for kids and adults alike. Swedish candy, also known as Swedish godis (the Swedish word for candy), is something of a cultural touchstone in Sweden.

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