Gummy Candy! A Guide To Japan's Addictive And Popular Sweet Treats

Gummy Candy for Guys

Gummy candy is popular with men, too, not just women. The plum flavor is the most popular variety.

Compared to typical cute gummy candy packages, the Puré plum-flavored gummy candy and the “Manly Plum” flavor from the Chibi Sours series (120 to 140 yen a bag) are more rugged. The “Manly Plum” candy has a similar taste to real umeboshi, with a tough chew that’s tailored to male palates.

The Gochi “Highly Springy” series is also a hit with guys, with large pieces that can be chewed for a long time. A bag is 110 to 150 yen.

Sweets Can Be Good for You! Gummy Candy With Nutritious Benefits

Gummy candy is mostly sweet, and people probably worry about gaining weight if they eat too many. The Puré Gummy Inner Support Series (180 to 200 yen a bag), which come in a gold package, are loaded with collagen and the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C. You can relax in the knowledge that the candy is good for you as you eat it.

One variety of candy sold under the Chibi Sours label packs 300 million lactic acid bacilli into one bag, which are said to have a positive effect on your digestion. There are four flavor varieties with a yogurt base, so you can eat them without getting sick of the taste. One bag is 220 to 250 yen.

Enjoy the Best Seasonal Flavors Via Limited Edition Candy

In addition to the commonly-known and health-oriented gummy candy varieties, there are also plenty of seasonal limited-edition types of gummy candy. These change with the seasons, so by looking at what’s on shelves, you can learn what in-season fruit you should be eating. For now, let’s look at summer gummy candy.

Japanese summer is well-known for being hot and humid, and people enjoy watermelon and shaved ice to beat the heat. Watermelon gummy candy replicates the fruit down to the shape and smell. Shaved ice, typically eaten at summer festivals, is now available as a gummy, in cider, strawberry and lemon flavors. Other eye-catching gummy varieties include yellow star-shaped pineapple candy pieces. One bag is reasonably priced at 110 to 130 yen.

Freely Mix and Match Your Gummy Flavors

With Cundemina gummy candy (140 to 160 yen a bag), you can combine cider, apple and yogurt flavors to make your own gummy candy. You can enjoy the taste fusion by popping a piece into your mouth.