Sweden, land of Abba, Vikings, Meatballs and let’s not forget Ikea - I only had an hour to get to know you, a few minutes in Stockholm airport while passing through on a flight from KL to NYC.
We should mark our encounter with something small and sweet, something we’ve shared since my childhood.
“Where are the Swedish Fish?” I ask the clerk. She points to a fridge filled with a strange variety of foul smelling tinned fish. I chuckle; she must pull this with tourists all day and still thinks it’s funny. “No, I mean the candy”
Her look said it all. I haven’t fallen for a ruse like this since I was six. First Santa Claus, then the tooth ferry and now Swedish Fish; I’m thirty-something and still dispelling childhood myths.
These candy fingerlings were, invented by a Swedish company in the 50’s for export to the US. Today they are made in Canada by Cadbury. Swedes would need to import them.
American, like Chop Suey, in my book. What's your take - are they truly Swedish Fish?
2006-07-11 10:12:09 · 6 answers · asked by travelerNY 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I couldn't find Swedish fish candy made in Sweden but check out this candy bought at IKEA.
Name: Jelly Rats
Brand: Aroma
Place Purchased: Ikea (Burbank, CA)
Price: $1.69
Size: 5.2 oz
Calories per ounce: 94
Type: Jelly
They’re rather scary looking, and I’m telling you that’s the actual color - some sort of slightly translucent-neon hazard color. They also have a strong sweet smell infused with violet which didn’t thrill me, but biting into them I found a nice, tart and fruity jelly candy. The flavors aren’t complex or strong, but just nice. If I am planning on having a Swedish jelly candy though, I really want some Swedish fish.
http://www.typetive.com/candyblog/category/sweden/
2006-07-11 10:43:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Swedish Fish are not Swedish in my opinion.
2006-07-11 17:20:10 · answer #2 · answered by minus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't even think they are edible and can pull your fillings out!
2006-07-11 17:28:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they are. If you don't believe me, check their passports.
Enjoy.
2006-07-11 17:15:24 · answer #4 · answered by Gravy Czar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL I don't know.. I don't like fish...
2006-07-12 15:35:42 · answer #5 · answered by Funny Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are made in newark , NJ
2006-07-11 17:16:40 · answer #6 · answered by chris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋