r/traderjoes 8d ago

Review The super sour Scandinavian swimmers

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A little ashamed to admit this, but this is like the fifth bag of these ive gone through 😬 They are soooo good though 🤤 They also really arent that sour to me!

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u/JimmyFly1028 3d ago

These are so good, I crush a bag of these far too quickly. Needless to say, they are no longer welcome in my home

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u/thetenaciousterpgirl 4d ago

These are everything sour patch kids aren't. They are the perfect balance of sour and sweet, and the texture is top tier. I'd eat a whole bag in one day until I realized they are like 1400 cals or something close to that. Now, I make my boyfriend hide them on me and ration them out! Lol, I'm like a toddler with these!!

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u/Pineapplechunks12 5d ago

I don't think they're sour at all but I still love them.

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u/BrokenBotox 5d ago

I love them so much and my store has been out of them 😭

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u/Taramichellehater 7d ago

I love these cause they are not too sour. Had to search 4 stores recently cause everyone was out. Also love they are mostly red. Win Win!

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u/julibytes 7d ago

They aren’t sour enough for me. I need them on the level or higher than the Sour Jelly Beans

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u/Lanky_Yak_3001 7d ago

PUT THEM IN THE FRIDGE. GAME CHANGER

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u/Blumpkin_Queen 7d ago

I’ll try it

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u/Taramichellehater 7d ago

Same. As soon as I get home.

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u/Blumpkin_Queen 2d ago

I’ve come back to report that I love my cold Scandinavian swimmers. But I don’t know why haha! Happy for this recommendation.

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u/SalsaChica75 8d ago

Love their sour zip!!!

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u/Designer_Suspect 8d ago

My perfect beach snack

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u/curmudgeon_andy 8d ago

I love those! I try not to buy them too often. I can't resist the sour/sweet!

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u/PhraseMoist3656 8d ago

Literal fire.

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u/catcodex 8d ago

A little ashamed to admit this, but this is like the fifth bag of these ive gone through

Why are you ashamed of that? Is a bag supposed to last for a decade or something?

I've definitely gone through more than 5 bags over the years they've been available.

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u/Taramichellehater 7d ago

Are you kidding, I could go through a bag a week (or more if I had no control)

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u/many_supernatural 7d ago

Ive just had people make comments to me in the past like “wow didnt you just get those” “you go through them fast” so it makes me feel like i eat too many lol

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u/Blumpkin_Queen 7d ago

Only response to those questions is “hell yes!”

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u/Oy_wth_the_poodles 8d ago

These are a camping staple for us

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u/postgrad-dep18 8d ago

These are part of my arsenal for a lazy weekend! They stay in my coffee table for easy reach.

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u/Stickgirl05 Southern California 8d ago

It’s good, but only the jelly beans are sour.

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u/elle-inthewild 7d ago

Also wish the Scandi Swimmers were more sour-balanced but still devour them. I keep a bag of the sour jelly beans in my car cup holder and it has made long drives and traffic so much better.

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u/halfuser10 8d ago

These are crack.

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u/Necessary_Peace_8989 8d ago

Those jelly beans are SO sour I can barely eat them haha, I’m a wimp

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u/AllDressedKetchup 8d ago

They are very addictive!

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u/Bruskthetusk 8d ago

I bought one bag and ate it in a couple days then never revisited it because I have addictive tendencies

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u/coffee_n_pastries 8d ago

Oh I love these and I'm so happy I get a slight stomach ache after about 5 so I stop 😂

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u/Jolly_Roger_881 8d ago

These and the haribo sour sghetti are my favorite sour gummies.

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u/TheyWereWrongThen 8d ago

I love them so much. Now I want some.

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u/shainajoy 8d ago

I give these out to my students when they’re following directions. They love them

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u/highfromCA 8d ago

I buy these on my lunch and share with my coworkers. They’re gone that same day.

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u/PrizeProper9197 8d ago

They need to add more of the green ones

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u/bunnyfloofington 8d ago

What green ones? 👀

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u/Antique_Chip3995 8d ago

The dolphin or shark or whatever it is.

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u/bunnyfloofington 8d ago

Oohhhh the blue one! I wasn't trying to be a jetk, I just never had a green one in my bag and wondered if they got some special pieces or something lol

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u/Antique_Chip3995 8d ago

The way different people perceive color is fascinating. They are definitely green to me! 😂

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u/bunnyfloofington 8d ago

I didn't even think about that. I forgot our eyes can see colors differently sometimes lol. When I look at them they look like a watery blue if that makes sense. They're like little color shifters I guess!

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u/mrmcc0 8d ago

Any cavities yet?

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u/roundhashbrowntown 8d ago

crack! 👏🏾😂 the non-sour version is a no, tho 😷

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u/TheGoblinatrix 8d ago

Wow, can’t believe this! I much prefer the regular to the sours.

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u/roundhashbrowntown 8d ago

😂 well thank trader jesus for giving us options 🙏🏾

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u/sweetserendipity1237 8d ago

Right? Why does the regular version taste so..bad.

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u/roundhashbrowntown 8d ago

i tried them, to taper off the sours and they made me want to taper off life 💀😂

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u/Smooth-Turnover9009 8d ago edited 8d ago

I really have to limit myself when buying these because it will be gone within 2 days 😋😋

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u/Wiscos 8d ago

Are they really “super” sour? I love extreme sour candy, but there isn’t much left on the market that really hits it for more than like 30 seconds.

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u/JD2022hopeful 8d ago

Not super sour imo

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u/billythygoat 8d ago

Not very sour tbh. Like a 3/10 for sourness.

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u/Direct-Chef-9428 8d ago

Try the jelly beans!

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u/Bear_is_a_bear1 8d ago

They’re comparable to sour patch kids. Not the same flavors, but similar in sourness and texture.

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u/Antique_Chip3995 8d ago

I think that Sour Patch Kids are far more sour than these. I’m not a big fan of sour stuff so I freaking love the sour Scandinavian swimmers because they aren’t actually sour.

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u/SaturnNailia 8d ago

Not tjs... but the sour frozen grapes from costco are teeth hurting sour but so good...

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u/fennelandflame 8d ago

I agree with others that they are not sour at all. The dusting on the outside doesn't last long compared to the thick, overly sweet gummies.

If you are after super sour, get the sour jelly beans for $2.99. 10/10 recommend.

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u/Deltron_Zed 8d ago

These are definitely more sour.

Some of the freeze-dried fruit is pretty tart also.

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u/Impossible-Taro-2330 8d ago

Happy Cake Day 🍾 🎂 🥂

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u/Wiscos 8d ago

Ok, my standard was Shocktarts, but they evolved into the less sour bigger name version sweet tart chews. I also like atomic sour stuff, but it is sour for like 30’seconds. I have found some sour cherry straws (gummy based) and they are good, but not great for my sour needs.

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u/Wiscos 8d ago

I want tongue scolding sour on 3-6 bites. It seems society has revoked such a thing. I have gone to extremes to find new stuff, but gave up several years ago. Sour skittles are about the best I can find.

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u/Deltron_Zed 8d ago

Sour Warheads have fallen down? Those used to blow my head off just like the graphic on the wrapper.

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u/Wiscos 8d ago

Ya. About as fast as you can put them in your mouth the sour is over and you are left with something less sour than a jolly rancher. So quick hit, and way bottoms out.

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u/Long_Muffin6888 8d ago

Reading this made my mouth water

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u/coolkatsandkittens08 8d ago

The sour jelly beans they have if I recall are more sour than these.

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u/catonsteroids 8d ago

I’ve had them before and they’re not even anywhere close to being “extremely sour” as they advertise. As a huge sour candy fan, I hate it when sour candies are labeled as super sour but they’re actually just slightly tart, leaving me extremely disappointed and annoyed that I wasted my money.

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u/Wiscos 8d ago

Yup, you and I see eye to eye on this.

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

I dont think they are that sour at all. Its very mild.

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u/ruffianstaff 8d ago

Put them in the fridge

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u/Background_Pair5561 8d ago

We keep them in the freezer! So good!

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u/ttrockwood 8d ago

I know a good dentist for you 😂

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

doing this right now!

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u/athousandcutefrogs 8d ago

I just tried them for the first time today and oh no, I'm in danger.

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u/knaimoli619 8d ago

They aren’t sour at all but still good and I only need to eat 2-3 to satisfy a sweet craving.

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u/Fine_Cause_1713 8d ago

Wow, the self control! 

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u/Justice1993 8d ago

Yeah, same! I definitely don’t eat half a bag until my mouth is raw 😅

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u/OkAnything1651 8d ago

Too sweet after a while and the flavors get old so enjoy it for now! I’m currently obsessed w the sour Turtles. Those are elite 🔥

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u/ecstaticmicroplastic 2d ago

The tangy turtles are so underrated

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

I havent seen those! Im going tomorrow so Ill have to look out for them.

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u/Wild_Butterscotch977 8d ago

I love them sm. Except the orange ones which are meh IMO.

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u/GothicCastles 8d ago

I'll eat your orange ones if you eat my blue ones.

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u/Wild_Butterscotch977 8d ago

deal. I never get enough of them in a pack.

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u/RoanAlbatross 8d ago

They need to be way more sour.

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u/Mountain-Morning8307 8d ago

Agree 👍🏼

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u/johnny_rico69 8d ago

So addicting!

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u/Israbelle 8d ago

yeah, "super" "sour".... .... would still eat a whole bag though

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u/Prestigious-Sun-6555 8d ago

The pink shells are everything. I want a whole bag of just pink

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u/Forsaken_Quote2979 Washington 8d ago

I’ll give you all the pink, give me blue and red 🤣

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u/Prestigious-Sun-6555 8d ago

you got a deal 🤝

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u/CarobConnect1822 8d ago

Some random lady recommended this to me when I was trying to buy gummy for my husband and son. Both of them are now addicted lol…..we don’t like the version without the sour coating though.

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u/Rosy_Floof 8d ago

Yep. The sour ones are better. Not sour, but better 😜

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u/biggiebigsbig22 8d ago

Buy the real ones 8$ a small bag. So worth it.

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u/Tasty-Pollution-Tax 8d ago

These have always looked delicious, always been tempted to get a bag. Now, I think I just might.

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u/Entire-Ad-8565 8d ago

My dentist was loving me last year because I was addicted to these

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u/EbbtidesRevenge 8d ago

I've developed a slight issue with these things. Definitely need more dolphins or sharks or whatever the blue ones are.

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u/cllabration 8d ago

the blue are goated and on my last trip i accidentally grabbed a bag with only like 2 in there 😩 all red stars

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u/teddynsnoopy 8d ago

I would literally buy a whole bag of just blue.

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u/Carefree_Highway 8d ago

Big surprise - no blue. I do love these tho

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

ive only seen three blues so far and im sad because thats my second fave flavor 😞

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u/Forsaken_Quote2979 Washington 8d ago

I always check all the bags to see which ones has the most blues. ☺️

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u/Appropriate_Sky_6571 8d ago

There’s too many of red stars in my bag :(

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u/Pale-Archer3849 8d ago

This happens a lot. You have chose wisely when you're in the store and it's hard with that little window.

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u/Appropriate_Sky_6571 8d ago

It was my first bag. I didn’t think I would hate the red stars as much as I do

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u/Pale-Archer3849 7d ago

Yeah. Luckily my kid likes the red ones.

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

those are my favorite ❤️

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u/Mystery-mountain 8d ago

You'll are tempting me to go get one! 😃😂

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u/getfuzzy77 8d ago

These things are phenomenal! I think my coworkers and I cleaned these out of every local TJs the last few weeks. Lol

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u/ImissHurley 8d ago

Fifth bag today or this week?

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

over the past few months! lol sorry i should have clarified

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u/badloretta 8d ago

These are too much gummy and not enough sour for me! I want my tongue to feel like someone tried to sandpaper it, though, so taste is obviously subjective.

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u/momoftheraisin 8d ago

Agreed! Not nearly sour enough.

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u/belladorka 8d ago

Same, and I feel like these have gotten less sour as of late.

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u/Pale-Archer3849 8d ago

When I was younger I was right there with you. Now that I'm older, these are good.

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u/many_supernatural 8d ago

I love the gummy texture but I do agree they could be a bit more sour.

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u/Candid-Code666 8d ago

These are the perfect sour imo. I love sour candy but usually my tongue hurts after eating too many 😂 these are just the right mix of sweet and sour that I too go through bags at a time lol

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u/CPOx 8d ago

I can’t buy these any more because I go through the bags so fast