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Swedish Fish

The Sweet History of Swedish FishWondering who makes Swedish fish? Do you find yourself Googling “are Swedish fish vegan?” or “what do Swedish fish taste like?” No worries, we got you! In this blog, we dive into the super sweet history of Swedish fish.

Just as a peek behind the Dramaturging curtain; This is my (James') favorite candy

Beyond that though there isn't much to say about Swedish Fish. They were introduced into the U.S market by Swedish Candy maker Malaco and are supposed to taste like Lingonberry. I personally think they taste like the essence of the color Red and have the texture of hard, chewable plastic.

A Brief History of Swedish FishThe friendly Swedish Fish are a staple of the U.S. candy scene, a denizen of nearly every movie theater counter and convenience store. But where did they come from? And why fish? Why not Swedish Reindeer? Or Geese? There isn't a lot of research on Swedish Fish out there, but here's what we know.

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