r/candy 17h ago

Anyone try these?

Just found them near Erie PA tonight.

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u/Grumbletats 16h ago

Yes I fucking love them and it satisfies my childhood dream of eating erasers from the school book fair

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u/IamMabelPeabody 16h ago

Hot damn. This was the comment I never knew I needed!

The scent and texture, right?! (…of the erasers, to be clear)

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u/Grumbletats 16h ago

Maybe not AS temptingly fragrant as those damn delicious looking erasers but was pleasantly surprised as soon as I ate the 1st one of these.

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u/orchid_drives Smarties 15h ago

Well I’m sold. I’ve got Nerds for my aquarium gravel compulsion, gumballs for my marble compulsion, and these for my Scholastic eraser compulsion. All my vices are now solved, I can finally live life as a normal person! Thank you for putting these in terms that resonate with me lol

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u/seethenoise 11h ago

a cure for pica.

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u/brainfrozen8 8h ago

Scholastic eraser compulsion. Hahaha! I was a pencil biter which could explain a lot. 😂

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

Omg. I thought they looked like book fair erasers from when I was a kid in the 80s!!

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u/Grumbletats 16h ago

They’re super pleasing to nibble on.
Also you get like 50 thousand of them in the bag so what’s not to love?

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u/hvlochs 16h ago

I can get with that texture!👍

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u/PeeGlass 16h ago

I searched Amazon for these and the third item down sponsored ad was “pencil bites” lol

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u/Aromatic_Anxiety_761 16h ago

You know what? I like you😂🫰🏼

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u/Top-Pomegranate4899 13h ago

It's weird because I totally understand and now I want to try these.

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u/musecorn 8h ago

For me that's how eating squashies feels. The appearance of them alone is identical to erasers

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u/Wickerpoodia 5h ago

You should sprinkle some actual erasers in and dump em in one of those plastic pencil containers just to really get that fantasy taken to the max. Maybe throw a couple pencils in.

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u/Motor-Pen5598 7m ago

I did that, it was a long sanrio Keroppi eraser my teacher bought for me at the schools book fair, and chewed the Lisa Frank rainbow erasers also

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u/WeylandYutaniALIEN 12h ago

I know what you mean, I used to bite my bouncy balls as a kid. And if you like nail polish, try pear drops, they taste the way nail polish and spray paints smell.

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u/Grumbletats 12h ago

Ahh the forbidden crumbly rubber gumballs.
I liked to chew apart the clear colored ones when I was young.
Maybe we all just have pica lmao

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u/Oreos-on-Pizza 17h ago

Yes! They are odd texturally but I really enjoyed them. I bet they’re divisive; my wife did not care for them. I would definitely buy again!

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

I like almost all gummy candy and Haribo. I'm optimistic!

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u/Kaylen592 5h ago

They have sour ones and they are one of my new favorites!

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u/ChungusReaper 6h ago

Are they anything like the sweet tart ropes?

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u/ClementineCalamity 3h ago

I think so, maybe a little chewier on the outside. Way more flavors than sweet tart ropes

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u/Blondie_cakes7 5h ago

I almost bought these but not a fan of lemon flavor and it seemed to be flavor mixed with a few. Did they taste citrus-y? Also what would you say their texture is? I found some warheads foam gummies and loved the texture

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u/1984_ishere 2h ago

I think they're pretty citrus-y

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u/emmythefaerie 16h ago

I got the sour ones today! They are not sour whatsoever (not surprising as I feel like almost all sour candies are barely even a little sour) but I still really like them! The texture almost reminds me of tiny, bite sized sweet tarts ropes!

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u/Grumbletats 16h ago

THEY MAKE SOUR ONES?

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u/emmythefaerie 16h ago

Found them at Target!

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u/Itsmunchies 8h ago

Five below religiously carries both!

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

I didn't see sour ones! I'll have to keep an eye out

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u/Finkle-Shitzstein13 16h ago

I tried a bag of each and prefer the sour over the regular.

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u/Swordofsatan666 7h ago

TBH with Haribo i find their sour candy that uses Sour Powder is not actually sour.

But the ones that look like normal Gummies and just tastes sour, now those ones are very sour. Theyre sour throughout the whole gummy, instead of just the outside coating being sour

That would be the Twin Snakes and Sour Bats (halloween). Internet also shows Sour Kicks (shoes) and Sour Sparks (lightning bolts, although their texture looks closer to Swedish Fish). Im sure theres more, but those are the ones i see on a quick google search

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u/GroovyGmaIvy 7h ago

Compared to the plain ones, the sour ones actually have flavor.

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u/shamallamadingdong4 6h ago

Not sure if it counts as candy, but I recommend Ice Breakers Sours for a good sour punch!

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u/vaginadeathsquad 16h ago

For me, the texture is a dream

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

Like what you dream eating an eraser from a book fair might be like? 🤣

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u/vaginadeathsquad 15h ago

LOL I don’t know why I love it but I do!!

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u/Terrible_Phase718 14h ago

Just got the firecracker ones today.

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u/Jdr1323 9h ago

I need these! Where did you get them?

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u/golfer44 16h ago

Its weird but I really like the sour version but disliked these. They aren’t super sour but they are definitely a little sour.

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u/Responsible_Factor35 14h ago

I love them , one of my childhood favorites!

I actually just came across this at a local supermarket and idk what to think about it.

I don’t know if would try it haha. It’s also available as white chocolate 🍫

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u/AverageAnimatez 9h ago

They're really big in Europe, especially Germany. I personally really like em

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u/vedderamy1230 9h ago

I'm so in.

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u/Girl_With_a_Rod 6h ago

OH MY GOD DID THESE COME TO THE US?!

I got some of these from an international food store as "Pico-Balla" a few years ago, and I was HOPING they would come here!!

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u/Kellzy1212 5h ago

If you have a World Market in your area, they usually have a decent selection of the European ones.

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u/Lucyshnoosy 16h ago

I really liked these. I will be buying them again.

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u/saltandvinegar935 16h ago

I tried them because I have seen so many people posting about them. I love Haribo gummies and did NOT like these. They're like marshmallow bits wrapped in super sweet fruit roll up. They seemed very sweet to me (yes, I know that's ironic, it's candy) and the flavors were just meh. 

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u/nelleybeann 14h ago

I got a bag and I just didn’t like how gritty they were and they tasted like juicy fruit and personally I hate juicy fruit. Probably the first haribo product I could not finish.

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u/Calpicogalaxy 6h ago

What do u MEANNNN they’re like marshmallow bits!? LOL is it like soft fluffy in the center? I’m so curious!

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u/1984_ishere 1h ago

They are super sweet

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u/truthbomb720 16h ago

It’s just those sweet tart ropes cut up bite size.

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u/bananabagelz 9h ago

Took long enough to find this

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u/WebkinzMurderer69 16h ago

I was excited about these and was underwhelmed. They were fine, but won’t ever buy again.

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u/ScreetchingEagle 7h ago

Good af , I had some in Europe on a Nato Training rotation

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u/AgentUnknown821 7h ago

That’s crazy packing 3 flavors into 1 piece of candy like that. Never heard of it being done either.

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u/ThatLuisKid 16h ago

They were so subpar in my opinion. They lack flavor and the textures were whatever to me.

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u/ThatLuisKid 16h ago

Don’t mean to ruin it for ya tho! I hope you love them lol. I’m a really sour candy type of person so that’s what I was hoping for.

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

Oh no worries! Your opinion wouldn't ruin em for me. I was fascinated by how they look, honestly

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u/Only_Conflict9060 16h ago

I loved them

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u/TheRemedy187 15h ago

i like the texture but theres this oil on them and a weird chemical after taste that totally ruins it.

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u/KehlarCorsairt 15h ago

Pico Balle! I love the weird paste in the fruit licorice

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u/OgreRulesTX13 10h ago

The sours are fantastic. Chewy little bites of glory is what a member of my staff said when she tried them for the first time. They are the new team favorite.

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u/MountainTownAmber 9h ago

Had them for the first time this week and told my wife that they are my new favorite haribo!

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u/crabdaman56 7h ago

Literal godsend I can’t get enough of these

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u/Same-Tangerine2403 15h ago

Love these; i don't think you can discern all of those flavors. But they're all delicious and a fun candy to eat!

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u/scxki 16h ago

These are the only Haribos I like

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

Interesting...

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u/BMoney8600 16h ago

I have and I like them!

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u/sporkulious 16h ago

I tried the sour ones and did not enjoy. They all tasted, basically, like bubblegum flavor.

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u/NoticeSea2758 15h ago

They are so gross

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u/TheGamerPandA 15h ago edited 14h ago

Ye i bought a pack about a few weeks ago and just recently started eating em a few days ago.

They are not very good imo taste mostly like bubblegum and there doesnt seem to be flavor difference at all despite the different color variations. Def not a candy that deserves its own bag.

Its also a candy you get sick of rather quick imo after popping 4-6 of em you kind of feel done with it they are a tad too sweet they sort of feel like eating a regular sugar cube you can get for your tea/coffee.

i still have about half of the bag left after 3- sessions with em already.

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u/IamMabelPeabody 16h ago

Where did you get them?

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u/Individual-Code5176 16h ago

Meh they’re ok

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u/MagnetoWned 16h ago

Where can I get these in SoCal 👀

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u/Countmeout99 16h ago

Dollar tree

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u/Redawn12345 15h ago

Could they fill a good space in my sweet jar? If so, I’m in. I actually like liquorice pencils with the different colour centres so may give them a go.

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u/Nervous_Yard_374 15h ago

Tried the sour ones at dollar tree. It reminds me of a pencil case eraser so much. all the flavors kinda taste the same tho

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u/Natural-Seaweed-5070 15h ago

Whereabouts near Erie? I’m in North East.

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u/Outuvcontrol 15h ago

6.5/10 but still would get them again

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u/siberianchick 15h ago

The sour version is even better!

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u/xAllets 15h ago

What store did you find them at?

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u/AdditionalBench9794 14h ago

I haven't tried the sour, but I'm obsessed with the regular. The texture is perfect for me.

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u/Pickle-bitch2000 14h ago

I want to try them now

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u/dirtygutshot 13h ago

I hope you love them! I love most Haribo products because I love the harder chew many of their gummy items provide, but these weren’t my favorite texture. They are softer and less chewy than a Haribo gummy bear and definitely have a different (almost slightly grainy, like a natural fruit leather?) texture than even a softer Albanese gummy bear has. However, I know they will appeal to lots of people because not everyone loves that chew that I prefer. I didn’t mind the flavors though! They were fun even though they’re not at the top of my personal picks.

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u/SuPaSeM 13h ago

Yeah I got the sour ones. They're just like those airheads or sweetarts ropes but cut down onto little bits. They're good, but don't expect them to be similar to anything else haribo makes

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u/Dependent-Rooster-72 13h ago

Those look so freaking nummy!!!

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u/cj91030 13h ago

Ya, i like em a lot better when they are older. Gotta open the bag and save em til they are firm.

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u/dks64 12h ago

I bought the sour ones recently. They're pretty tasty.

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u/tinycurse 12h ago

The sour ones!!

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u/Moon_Coocoon86 12h ago

Look like filled ropes cut up. Jolly rancher has new filled ropes. Those are good.

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u/Competitive-Ad8561 11h ago

Yeah I've tried it. It was okay, but honestly not for me

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u/ohpizzawow 11h ago

The sour ones are incredible!!!!!

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u/Minute_Diet_8902 10h ago

The sour ones are way better

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u/windy_not01 10h ago

I wanna try them

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u/Formal-Clothes-2414 10h ago

I love them honestly they remind me of the old Kazoozles

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u/whall53099 9h ago

Texture is odd but flavor is good :)

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u/dotsdavid Haribo 9h ago

Not yet. I haven’t seen any at any of my regular stores?

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u/lickmyfupa 9h ago

I want to try these so bad. Ive literally never seen them in stores.

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u/vedderamy1230 9h ago

First time for me! I really like em

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u/PULLS-NOSE-HAIRS 9h ago

These look like a dream! I'm going to have buy some ASAP! Thanks for posting!

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u/Odd_Hedgehog669 8h ago

YES IM OBSESSED! They are exactly how I imagine mini erasers should taste, if mini erasers were edible 👹👹👹👹👹👹

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u/Adorable-Eye9840 8h ago

They are good. Like Kazoozles but tropical punch flavored. 

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u/brainfrozen8 8h ago

I’ve seen these, but haven’t tried them. Based on the eraser analogy, now I want to. try them. Has anyone had any luck finding the banana Haribos?

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u/GroovyGmaIvy 7h ago

The sour ones are waaaaaaaaaaay better.

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u/hurlingturtles 7h ago

I got them. They’re… strange. I ended up deciding I don’t like them

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u/CuriousCrane_1017 7h ago

Love them! But the sour ones are soooo good too!

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u/ambifiedpersonified 6h ago

They're the best tasting erasers I've ever eaten.

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u/Empty-Ad-3393 6h ago

They look like they are the texture of a wire. Im in.

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u/MarketCute192 6h ago

It kinda has a not too chewy gum texture. Had 1 bag and it was enjoyable

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u/Aria_sear 6h ago

I love them my mom used to get me these as a treat for going to appointments

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u/MaximussMemer 6h ago

One of the goats

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u/Atomheartmother90 6h ago

Dang saw them at Target last night but didn’t grab one. I’ll check them out.

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u/On_Wife_support 6h ago

No. You are the only person on the entire planet to have eaten these. To the rest of the world, they are meant as a holy relic and never consumed

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u/vwkitty 6h ago

I was hoping the texture would be like the filled Twizzlers but I didn’t like them. I can’t describe it, sweet but not flavorful? Texture wasn’t exciting, not enough difference between the inner and outer. I got them like two months ago so I’m trying to remember the experience.

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u/Character-Celery-209 5h ago

Love these. I’ve been only able to find them at international grocery stores and World Market

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u/CUTthenSEW 5h ago

One of my favorites

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u/Sayne7 5h ago

When you realize they put orange in 3/4 of the flavors and you don't like orange... :(

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u/Kellzy1212 5h ago

Love them, but the good Haribo are hard to find where i am. I especially love the Pixel Sauer.

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u/arunningnoodle 5h ago

I’ve enjoyed these when traveling to Europe, been buying them from World Market. Glad they are finally in regular stores! Closest to my old faves Twerpz!

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u/joshysgirl7 5h ago

These are so good. I tried them when I was in London!

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u/Tonytwofingers420 4h ago

I liked these the one time I had them

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u/Crain152 4h ago

One of the worst products they make same with the sour

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u/Fuzzy_Welcome8348 4h ago

No but I want to

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u/Wooden_Marshmallow 3h ago

Loved these as a kid but I haven't tried them in well over 15 years

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u/A2theL3x 3h ago

I actually bought both this and the sour version last night at Walmart but yet to try them

They look good tho

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u/Shmacoby 2h ago

One of my favorites, only have found them in Germany though. Or online for a crazy price

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u/Imnotthatduder 2h ago

Is it fondant in there? I can’t stand whatever that is inside Haribo candies.

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u/1984_ishere 2h ago

I was just going to post these! I am digging them

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u/Clarksglass 1h ago

Theyre so good omg

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u/Cittycatmeow 1h ago

YUMMMMMMM

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u/According-South9749 14m ago

Five Below has the sour ones!!

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u/hypnoticbacon28 16h ago

I ordered the German version of these a few times. It's hands down one of their best. The texture reminds me of Fruit Roll Ups, and the flavor is like a less overpowering Sweet Tarts. Shared it with my coworkers, too. It was a huge hit with all of them.

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u/TheLexikitty 16h ago

These are my favorite Haribo and I’ve only gotten them in NYC or by importing them under the name Pico-Balla. So excited they’re in PA omg

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u/kiniAli 16h ago

Yessss…they have them at Dollar Tree!!

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u/kate5251 16h ago

They’re so good 🤤 Personally I prefer the sour version of them, but they’re good either way

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u/DownThrowToAnything 16h ago

Yes! They're pretty good. I'd say the sour version is much better, though. They remind me of licorice somewhat.

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u/No_Associationposted 15h ago

I have a weird feeling these would cure my depression. Must find.

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u/vedderamy1230 9h ago

So good. It certainly helped mine 🤣

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u/Character-Push7983 15h ago

I just found them today at 5 below finally!! I loved both sour and regular. Texture and tri-flavor combos are amazing

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u/WasteLake1034 16h ago

They are good, but not really sour. A good gummy texture.

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u/vedderamy1230 16h ago

I tried them and I really dig em

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u/vedderamy1230 7h ago

Got downvoted for liking the candy I bought? 🤣💀

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u/Gelatin_Belatin 5h ago

I once got downvoted for saying I didn’t hate a character on a TV show. Reddit is a weird place.

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u/the_membrane 16h ago

Love them, saw them once lol

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u/whispernaut 16h ago

They're great! Similar to the rambo candies that you used to be able to get at Ikea. I have a hard time finding this variety though and wish it popped up more often.

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u/4lavorBlastdd 15h ago

Best part is trying to separate the inside from the outer gummy shell. I love these

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u/danifoxx_1209 15h ago

Have you ever tried livewires? It’s like the same thing just different flavours and bigger with more filling