Sunday, January 27, 2008

Swedish Fish

The other day, during lunch, one of the people I was with said something to the effect of "Yesterday, i was dying for some Swedish fish". The other person and I looked at each other like "what did she just say?", so I asked, "What?", she responded "Swedish Fish"......before I even had a chance to say "What in the world is that?" She went on, "Yeah, I stopped and got some at the Chevron station". (Please note that there will be a future blog about people that shop for food at gas station convenience stores)

Now, the thought of buying "Swedish Fish" at a gas station is probably the least appetizing thing I can think of. Luckily, she explained that "Swedish Fish" is actually a type of gummy candy. I proceeded to check out Wikipedia to get the facts and some pictures of "Swedish Fish":

There are 4 different colors and flavors:
Red-Fruit Punch
Orange-Orange
Green-Pineapple
Black-Salmiak (Asian)

Ingredients are as follows:
Sugar
Invert Sugar
Corn Syrup
Modified Corn Starch
Citric Acid
White Mineral Oil
Artificial Flavors
Coloring
Carnauba Wax

After looking at the ingredient list I am still not super excited to have them. Doesn't sound too yummy to me.

BTW: It's called Swedish fish because the company "Malaco" is a Swedish company that exported their fish to North America. Swedish Fish today is manufactured in Sweden and Canada.

14 comments:

Jenn Ann said...

How is it possible that you'd never heard of Swedish Fish before?

Queen B said...

I'm with you, KT. Never heard of 'em. And seeing that their ingredients include wax, I'm not so interested :(

Squidward said...

They are actually pretty good. The only annoyance is getting tiny bits stuck in between your teeth.

Anonymous said...

SWEDISH FISH ROCK KT! Try them, they are very very yummy for your tummy! There is also the ever famous Red Candy Coin that is my all time favorite. So yummy I want summy!

Ruth Anne said...

Wow, Kim, have you ate anything not home made when you were a child? ;-)

My family is quite aware that swedish fish is my favorite candy.

BTW, it is very rare to find swedish fish in any other color than red.

Jinjer said...

Wow! You haven't heard of Swedish Fish? Probably one of the most delicious candies that exist! You should probably just try one, you'd really love 'em!

Paula said...

I think Swedish Fish was my Grandpa Rand's favorite candy.

LoSpace said...

We are so simpatico -- yesterday in the Sprouts bulk aisle, Roman and I got "neon gummy worms," the new generation's answer to swedish fish . . . they are sour sugar coated gummy worms. I can't decide if I love them or hate them.

Andria said...

Wow, you learn something new everyday!

Anonymous said...

they have blue and purple as well... I know ... I know I did not believe it until I tried it. :)

Jane said...

Who doesnt know Swedish fish? Fits in the same category and cinnamon bears and other stick to your teeth, corn starch and sugar mixes.

Yummy

Anonymous said...

i am not a fan of swedish fish or gummy bears. however, cinnamon bears ROCK!

CARNAUBA WAX!!?? when i read that i thought "isn't that what they use on CARS???" and sure enough, it IS!

"Carnauba wax can produce a glossy finish and as such is used in automobile waxes..."

:)

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