"Bubs' Sour Bolts is one such Swedish candy that's gained enough popularity stateside to debut in U.S. grocery stores. It also happens to be our second-favorite in Tasting Table's ranking of 21 popular Swedish candies from worst to best. Described by Bubs as having a trifecta of sweet, sour, and salty flavors, Sour Bolts have a fun lightning bolt shape and a bright pink hue that other candy sellers describe as tasting like a sour fruity energy drink."
"The shape is fun and small enough to devour in one bite. The exterior is covered in an addictively sweet, sour, and salty coating that provides a nicely crunchy contrast to the soft, chewy gummy texture. Another major reason to love Bubs' Sour Bolts is that they are free from gelatin and marketed as vegan-friendly, catering to a wider audience of sweets lovers."
"Bubs use cornstarch to achieve the gummy texture in place of gelatin, and other popular brands in the U.S. do the same. Twizzlers, Air Heads, and Sour Patch Kids, one of Tasting Table's favorite sour candy brands, also contain cornstarch as their gelatinizing agent. However, the big difference between these American gummies and Bubs' Sour Bolts is more natural coloring agents. While Sour Patch Kids get their vibrant coloring from Yellow 6, Red 40, and Blue 1,"
Swedish candy emphasizes unique shapes, textures, and more natural ingredients compared with American candy. Bubs' Sour Bolts achieved enough U.S. popularity to debut in grocery stores and ranked second in a 21-item Swedish candy ranking. The gummies are described as combining sweet, sour, and salty flavors with a lightning-bolt shape and bright pink hue likened to a sour fruity energy drink. The exterior coating is crunchy and sweet-sour-salty, contrasting a soft, chewy interior; the small size fits one bite. Bubs' Sour Bolts are gelatin-free and marketed as vegan, using cornstarch for texture and more natural colorings than many U.S. brands.
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