What is Swedish pick-and-mix candy?
Swedish pick-and-mix candy, or lösgodis, lets you choose different candies and combine them in one bag, creating your own personal assortment.
What Makes Swedish Candy
Different?
If you've tried Swedish candy, you already know—it's a little different.
Swedish candy is known for its incredible variety of flavors, textures, shapes and combinations. From intensely sour gummies and soft foamy sweets to fruity chews and salty licorice, there's always something unexpected to discover.
But Swedish candy isn't just about what's in the bag. It's also about the experience of choosing, mixing and sharing your favorites.
A Candy Tradition Built Around Pick & Mix
In Sweden, pick-and-mix candy is known as lösgodis—literally, "loose candy."
Instead of choosing just one type of candy, shoppers can fill a bag with a little of this, a little of that, and create their own personal mix. Pick-and-mix selections are a familiar sight throughout Sweden, with colorful assortments found in supermarkets, kiosks and other everyday shops.
That tradition is a big part of the inspiration behind Sweet Älg Candy Co.
We love giving people the chance to explore the candy, find new favorites and build a mix that's completely their own.
Sweet. Sour. Foamy. Fruity. Salty.
One of the most fun things about Swedish candy is the variety.
A single pick-and-mix bag might include chewy fruit candy, sour gummies, soft foam candies, sweet licorice or Sweden's famously salty licorice.
Some flavors feel familiar. Others might surprise you.
And that's part of the fun.
Swedish candy isn't about choosing one favorite before you start—it's about trying something new and discovering your favorite along the way.
There's More to Swedish Candy Than Swedish Fish
Swedish Fish may be one of the best-known Swedish-style candies in the United States, but Sweden's candy culture goes far beyond one little red fish.
Visit a Swedish pick-and-mix selection and you can encounter everything from colorful gummies and foam candies to chocolate, toffee and salty licorice.
At Sweet Älg, we want San Antonio to experience more of that variety.
What Is Lördagsgodis?
There's even a Swedish tradition called lördagsgodis, which translates to "Saturday sweets."
The custom developed in the 1950s around the idea of enjoying sweets as a once-a-week treat, and Saturday candy became a familiar part of Swedish culture.
For many families, candy became more than simply grabbing something sweet—it became something to look forward to and enjoy together.
We especially love that idea because it fits one of the beliefs behind Sweet Älg:
Sweet enjoyment. Made to share.
Swedish Candy in San Antonio
You don't need a plane ticket to Sweden to experience the fun of Swedish pick & mix.
Sweet Älg Candy Co. brings a colorful Swedish candy experience to San Antonio, Texas, with selections designed for celebrations, events and sharing.
Explore our Swedish Candy Cart, create something special with our Favor Bags, or discover our Gift Boxes.
Come curious. Pick your favorites. Find a new one.
That's the Sweet Älg way.
Ready to Experience Swedish Candy?
Bring the fun of Swedish pick & mix to your next San Antonio celebration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of Swedish candy are there?
Swedish candy comes in a wide variety of flavors and textures, including sweet, sour, fruity, chewy, foamy and salty varieties. Licorice—especially salty licorice—is also a well-known part of Swedish candy culture.
What does lördagsgodis mean?
Lördagsgodis translates to "Saturday sweets" and refers to the Swedish tradition of enjoying candy as a Saturday treat.
Where can I try Swedish candy in San Antonio?
Sweet Älg Candy Co. brings the Swedish pick-and-mix experience to San Antonio through our candy cart, favor bags, gift boxes and special-event experiences.