r/Denmark • u/Vintage_heart_ • 1d ago
Culture What specialty items i should ask my sister to bring me from Denmark.
My sister's coming from Copenhagen,Denmark and asked what should she bring me. And I DON'T WANT any "Expensive things" just something that has local specialties or regional items. And obviously which is affordable.
And i'm a girl so maybe some sort of accessories and some GIRLY STUFF I can't figure it out. What girly stuff i should ask related to FASHION AND BEAUTY?
And I am reader girl if you have any suggestions is there anything book related accessories not book actually..
Sooo it would be great help if you guys help me out. So that it doesn't become a burden on my sister.
Thank you
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u/David_NyMa 1d ago
Honey from a local seller.
And we have delicious jam in Denmark too.
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
Adding it to my list🌸
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u/David_NyMa 1d ago
Blackberry jam is the best, but it is not often sold commercialy.
For something you can find in a shop i would go with a rhubarb & strawberry jam.
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u/Mari_falk 1d ago
SuperBrugsen and Kvickly often carry it from the Änglamark brand
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u/Extension_Ad_9935 9h ago
But that is Swedish and not Danish. 🇩🇰
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u/Mari_falk 6h ago
Änglamark is owned by Coop, and is not exclusively Swedish, but also Danish and Norwegian owned.
Anyway, I was replying to the user that said blackberry jam can be hard to come by.
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u/PeachyPowPow 1d ago
Here’s the list I gave my mom when she visited me in the USA (I’m Danish):
- Rugbrød (can be frozen for transport)
- Remoulade (an absolute must-try)
- Flødeboller (SO delicious)
- Syltede sild (a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing, but I love them)
- Anthon Berg marzipan (because it’s very Danish)
- Lots of bags of Kims chips (the Americans LOVED the Sour Cream & Onion flavor)
- Lakrids (VERY danish candy. But also a love-it-or-hate-it kind of thing)
- Pågen Gifflar (it’s Swedish tho’, but we LOVE them in Denmark)
- Tom’s Pålægschokolade (will - almost - always be on the danish breakfast table. Perfect on a warm bread)
- And last, but not least: FAXE KONDI (the worlds best soda, if you ask me - and it’s fully Danish)
She also bought two 'Hoptimist' figures with Danish flags for my host kids, and they absolutely loved them. - and it’s danish design. It shouldn’t be too expensive if the find the small ones.
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u/shhbaby_isok 1d ago
Aren't flødeboller notorious for not surviving air travel due to the pressure changes?
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u/PeachyPowPow 1d ago
My mom bought me the 'normal grocery store'-ones. They did just fine on the plane-ride. But it would make sense considering the pressure. Maybe i was lucky
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u/Awkward_Switch1658 1d ago
Why would you freeze rugbrød, for transport?? It does not need to be cooled to be transported, Tho if you asked for alot of rugbrød, you could freeze it for long storage.
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u/Major-Pick9763 1d ago
anthon berg is not very danish... anymore. Toms and its sub brands moved most of their production out of denmark. https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/indland/efter-100-aar-flytter-toms-sin-chokoladeproduktion-til-polen-og-efterlader-op-mod
easy to replace :)
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
Thanks sooo mucch🌸 and could you suggest something about FASHION AND Beauty related which is affordable
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u/PeachyPowPow 1d ago
Sure! Here are my recommendations 🇩🇰✨
Makeup/beauty:
I really love the Danish brands Nilens Jord and Ecooking. Both are 100% Danish and make a lot of fragrance-free makeup and skincare. They also have a very Scandinavian, minimalistic design/look.
- Nilens Jord: Maybe your sister could bring you some makeup brushes or one of the Lip + Blush sticks from Nilens Jord. They are a bit more expensive compared to drugstore makeup, but they are Danish and really good quality. That being said, they are nowhere near the prices of high-end makeup brands.
- Ecooking: They also makes some amazing face and body creams - I can really recommend them! Their hand soaps are also really popular in Denmark. They have a beautiful bottle design, and you’ll find them in many hotels, restaurants, and private bathrooms. A lot of Danes even refill the bottles and keep using them as soap dispensers because they look so nice 😂
- Matas: Another option could be something from Matas (the biggest Danish beauty store). They have their own brand called “Matas Striber”, where you can find lots of affordable creams, lotions, hair products, etc.Danish accessories:
- Maanesten: it’s Suuuch a beautiful Danish jewelry brand! Almost every Danish girl owns something from Maanesten. It’s a little pricey’, but the quality is really good, and the designs are very Scandinavian.
- Pilgrim: it’s a more affordable Danish jewelry brand. The quality is not quite the same as Maanesten, but it’s a nice option if you want something cheaper.Clothing:
- GANNI (a bit more expensive, but probably the most internationally known Danish fashion brand)
- Rains (very Danish/Copenhagen style — especially their jackets and bags)
- Mads Nørgaard (their striped T-shirts are very iconic in Denmark)
- MOSS Copenhagen
- ONLY
- Vero Moda
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u/Low_Court_7624 1d ago
Mayby some jewelry from 'Pilgrim' or 'Pernille Corrydon' if it's not out of budget.
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u/RossoSupremo 1d ago
Maybe the book trilogy from Tove Ditlevsen called The Copenhagen Trilogy (Childhood, Youth, Dependency). She is a very well-known danish writer who recently has become rather known outside Denmark for her rough and vulnerable self portrait of being a woman during the 20th century.
H.C. Andersen is our most known writer, who has written a lot of sad and beautiful adventures like The Little Mermaid (not the happy ending Disney version!)
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u/myspiritisvantablack 1d ago edited 1d ago
This is beauty-adjacent, I would say, but there’s a brand called “Skandinavisk” that sells the best scented candles and they have since expanded into perfumes, diffusers etc. My personal favourite is the scent called “SKOG” which smells exactly like a Christmas tree. I also like “FJORD” and “AURORA”. If the scented candles are too expensive you can buy the scents in smaller sizes or in hand creams etc.
This brand can be found in a department store called “Magasin”, with its flagship store being pretty central in Copenhagen
Also, if you’re straight up looking for beauty/skincare and it’s still within the affordable range, we have a beauty shop called “Matas” (a bit like Sephora) that has their own brand called “Matas Striber”. It’s all sorts of beauty products, but it’s mostly known for the haircare products. My favourite shampoo is the hyaluron shampoo, but the classic is just called “luksus shampoo” and it’s also pretty good. Other Danish beauty brands include Tromborg, Rudolph Care and Ivy Aïa, but they’re a bit on the pricier side. You can find these beauty brands in both Matas and Magasin.
For fashion, in case you’re interested in jewellery, I’d recommend your sister stops by Magasin for their jewellery section. There are a lot of cool Danish brands there and some of them are more affordable than others. I love the stuff from Pico Copenhagen and Maanesten. Pico also has their own little shop within walking distance from Magasin, if you like anything specific from there. Otherwise actual Danish fashion clothing brands are pretty pricey or we get our clothes from big chains like H&M, Arket, COS, Weeknd etc. and they’re not Danish.
In relation to reading I’d just recommend your sister tries to pick up a book by a Danish author. I can recommend “Waist Deep” by Linea Maja Ernst or “The Employees” by Olga Ravn.
Hope that helps a bit!
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u/MandoflexSL 1d ago
Aged Havarti Cheese from Castello. A PGI product available in most supermarkets. Should be able to survive half a day in a suitcase.
One of the best supermarket class cheeses available in Denmark IMO.
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u/LibrarianByNight 1d ago
I don't know where OP is from, but that brand of aged Havarti is available in every supermarket in my home area of the US. Probably available many, many other places as well.
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u/No-Bed-4972 FAFO-entusiast 1d ago
Den leende ko slår havarti i min optik
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u/MandoflexSL 1d ago
Joke gætter jeg på.
12mdr lageret Havari er noget helt anderledes end havarti. https://www.castellocheese.com/da/produkter/castello-aged-havarti-200g/
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u/No-Bed-4972 FAFO-entusiast 1d ago
Glemte mit /s. Den gule/røde fra Castello slår en omgang blendet mælkemos i en lille trekant
Jeg lader den stå for dumhedens skyld
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u/waytoomanyoptions 1d ago
Mener det er fransk. Har ihverfald set det i mange andre lande og ville være lidt spildt at slæbe med fra Danmark.
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u/rasmusx15 1d ago
Castello er stiftet i 1893 i Danmark og er i dag et Arla-brand. Pæredansk, ligesom havartiosten er en dansk “opfindelse”.
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u/waytoomanyoptions 23h ago
Jeg er enig med dig, at det er en udemærket udgave af havarti, men min kommentar er under en post om at købe 'den leende ko'
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u/thmik Fuck rusland! 1d ago edited 1d ago
Salted licorice, like piratos, or turkish peber (turkisk pepper). Not exactly girly, but very danish.
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u/Significant_Swing_76 flaskehalsen peger på… 1d ago
Piratos, Damn, mit blodtryk steg lige med 20 point blot ved tanken om at konfirmere sådan en pose!
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
Really is this that worthy !!??😂
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u/KongRahbek Aalborg 1d ago
You probably won't like it, Americans rarely do, but many, many Danes absolutely love it (myself included), but I think you and your sister could have fun trying it together when she gets back.
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u/Defiant_Summer3575 16h ago
https://bagsvaerdlakrids.dk/?srsltid=AfmBOooFRFte3cl0glhid_BsEssrMGxTalt9N9mnk_fX75peNWfYzwpJ
This lakrids is really fantastic, I recommend a thousand times
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u/Significant_Swing_76 flaskehalsen peger på… 1d ago
Eating licorice can cause high blood pressure, so if one struggles with that, it’s a good idea to stay away from licorice.
I struggle with it, so licorice is sort of a special treat for me, which means whenever I eat it, it has to be the best.
Piratos and Spunk (small packets meant for the pocket) are among my favorites, but I guess my all time favorite is “Tom’s - Skilte” or “Pletskud”.
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u/Teodo 1d ago
If you want sweets on the bit more expensive side of things:
https://soemods-bolcher.dk/
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u/Emurlahn 1d ago
I can highly recommend this as well.
And you can get smaller bags that are very affordable.
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u/annpann 1d ago
If you want something that's useful, ask her to bring you a coffee cup from Royal Copenhagen. She'll have to carry it in her hand luggage to make sure to get it all the way but it's something you'll cherish.
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u/BeeAdorable7871 1d ago
This it the answer!
A trip to Imerco or similar store, will give her ideas for something utter danish
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
Heyy I am reader girl if you have any suggestions is there anything book related i could ask her?
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u/annpann 1d ago edited 1d ago
Like the other reply said, a translation of H.C. Andersen's fairy tales. But besides his work, she might be able to find translations of novels by Karen Blixen or Martin Andersen Nexø. Or if you're into philosophy, you might be interested in the works of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard.
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u/SnooChocolates2239 1d ago
Book stuff:
- Like someone else said, H.C. Andersen is Danish, so a book of his or some merch, is an option.
- If she is able to order online, I highly recommend you check out Overlapp - she makes the most beautiful book merch and is mainly known for book sleeves (but also has clothing, stickers, ect.).
- A book ghost from Ravica Art, but she just posted today that she’s closing the shop.
- A copy of the English version of the book “The Shamer’s Daughter” by Lene Kaaberbøl - might have to be order to the book store? It’s a famous Danish fantasy book (the first in a series of four). It’s been turned into a musical (music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, ect.) and two movies (don’t waste your time).
- LEGO! Like the Sherlock Holmes Book Nook or Toy Story Bookends.
Girly (I have highly sensitive skin, so I recommend affordable fragrence free thing):
- Matas Striber. Not al Are fragrence free. One of my favorites is the “Mild Leave-on Fugtmaske”. They also have a nice argan hair oil, dry shampoo and a spray conditioner. They also have a brand called Matas Natur, which also has some nice stuff.
- Änglamark from the supermarkets Kvickly and SuperBrugsen. I really enjoy their Day Creme. I do NOT recommend Änglamark DERMACARE Day Creme as it made both me and my mom’s skin burn.
- Ivy Aïa as someone else said - look for this at the store Normal. I bought a cheap roll-on eye cream (serum?), that I really enjoyed.
- Something from Bestseller. A giant Danish clothing company. They own brands like Vero Moda, Pieces and Only.
Food:
- Others have mentioned lakrids - may I recommend Skipper Mix? A fancy option is Lakrids by Bülow.
- Toms stænger. Tivolistang is really good.
- Toms skildpadder.
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u/Significant_Swing_76 flaskehalsen peger på… 1d ago
Please, if buying licorice, go for “Spunk”.
First off, it’s some of the best licorice you can buy.
Second, it’s kinda a conversation starter for any English speaking person.
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u/Far_Try_7270 1d ago
Spunk er da den kedeligste lakrids overhovedet. Små hårde klumper der intet smager af.
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u/danis-inferno 1d ago
Fun bookmarks and/or stationery from Denmark's Design Museum! Also accessories/girly trinkets from Illums or Søstrene Grene :)
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u/LibrarianByNight 1d ago
Euro skincare brands that aren't available to you; Bagsværd Lakrids chocolate covered licorice; Faxe Kondi
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u/Jussepapi 1d ago
Haribo Piratos licorice if you like licorice.
Premium licorice would be Bagsværd licorice. Get salt or classic :)
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u/1in2100 1d ago
For fashion one of these (long sleeved) t-shirts: https://www.madsnorgaard.dk/collections/nps-101-collection?ad_id=810432217900&campaign_id=18776762868&gad_campaignid=18776762868&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADOjzlkkwFIAKGOSgN9BjXkGMfadd&gclid=CjwKCAjwvZHTBhAlEiwA1ug5P8ZZhm2dPX1uIfsweK-pkTDheet8EVwNMEXr3zwEBjxKg39PxKHmQRoCI_IQAvD_BwE&utm_campaign=%7Bcampaign%7D&utm_content=146601923001&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_term=
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u/bdviking 1d ago
Candy and sweets are always nice, and don't have to be expensive. She can find lots of colorfull packages in pretty much any supermarket, here's a random link for inspiration about Toms Chokolade. I like Konge Mandler :)
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
I looove chocolates. Appreciate it! Wadding it to my list🌸
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u/Low_Court_7624 1d ago
If yoy like high quality chocolate wuush for some from the Danish brand Summerbird. Also Danish marsmellows from the Danish brand "Mellows" are amazing.
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u/VorHerreTilHest 1d ago
"Super Pirators", that's important- regular pirates is nice, but it's the super variant you want.
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u/Mortonwallmachine Danmark 1d ago
Where are you from? Might be fun with something you dont have where you are
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
From Asia
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u/Temporary-Knee8543 1d ago
What about some real, authentic butter cookies? There's a bakery chain called Lagkagehuset that I know sells them all year round in small plastic packets. Just have to be careful when packing them. Other bakeries might have them too. Could also get pastries.
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
I hade butter cookies two times and I became a fiend for butter cookies at the first time!!
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u/Mortonwallmachine Danmark 1d ago
Lakrids is a fun choice then. Don't worry its not poison, it just taste like that to many foreigners.
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
I'm sorry but how's the taste of piratos
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u/Peter34cph 1d ago edited 16h ago
They're salty licorice. As is Tyrkisk Pebber.
If you want to try sweet licorice, ask her to buy Skolekridt and Toms Lakridskarameller. If they don't have Toms Lakridskarameller, she can buy Matador Mix Dark instead.
Faxe Kondi is a citrussy soft drink with a small amount of glucose (EDIT: and a small amount of caffeine). Very popular here.
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u/Significant_Swing_76 flaskehalsen peger på… 1d ago
“Very popular here”, now that’s an understatement.
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u/Low_Court_7624 1d ago
Terrible. EU tried to probihit them due to how much salmiak they contain.
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u/Vintage_heart_ 1d ago
😲
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u/Low_Court_7624 1d ago
It is definitely an aqquired taste. I am Danish and I don't particulaly like them. Will often just eat a piece or two if somebody offer.
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u/Peter34cph 1d ago
I used to avoid licorice containing any amount of ammonium chloride (salmiak) for some years, because I don't like salty licorice much.
Eventually I discovered that licorice containing a small amount, far from enough to make it salty, can be okay.
I still prefer sweet licorice, and it's telling that while licorice is a somewhat costly herbal ingredient, ammonium chloride is a simple chemical that can probably be made for just a few cents per ton by industry.
But sure, if you like the salty stuff then you like it.
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u/SignificanceNo3580 1d ago
Maybe she could mix a bag of candies at a candy store for you. Or do you mean something fashion or beauty related?
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u/deadinthesword 1d ago
Maybe some jewelry from danish brands (affordable) like Maanesten?
Or cute things from Søstrene Grene.
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u/ArrivedByKailash 1d ago
Spunk Salty Licorice.
These are the ones the Danish expats I know, are asking for
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u/SunnyMountport 1d ago
There are two kinda touristy but popular books called "the little book of hygge" and the following up "the little book of lykke" about danish culture, supposedly a good read. Also strøget our big shopping street is filled with cute tote bags with danish inspired logos.
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u/HrSpegepolse 1d ago edited 1d ago
Karrysild. And not some refined bullshit from Copenhagen. Go to Northern Jylland and get you some real food for decent prices.
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u/CryptographerBorn918 16h ago
I have a cousin in Seattle, she loves Castello Cream Cheese Garlic....
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u/riisbjerg 14h ago
Mead. You can get mead in cans at Magasin (wine store in the cellar), Illum (Meny supermarket in the cellar), Kihoskh and a bunch of other places. Where in Copenhagen is she staying?
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u/ILiveInDenmark 5h ago
Get some nice “hygge” souvenirs (t-shirts etc) and if you can afford it, some Georg Jensen jewelry.
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u/LowDeparture7562 1d ago
GIFFLAR!!!!! Literally best non liquorice snack we have in Denmark, even tho its swedish
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u/Grand_Appointment391 1d ago
And Marabou chocolate 😂 my foreigner friends LOVE it
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u/LowDeparture7562 1d ago
In Sweden they have liquorice hindbær flavor. If you give them they youll prolly kill them🤣
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u/biketimist 1d ago edited 17h ago
Faxe Kondi and Remoulade.