10 Best Swedish Candies To Look For At IKEA

There are a few reasons why Swedish candy has been a lingering trend: The flavor profiles and textures are unique and created with superior ingredients compared to many American candies. On the heels of a social media craze, though, demand has forced prices to rise for international buyers. Fortunately, you don't have to order online to get some of the best Swedish candies. Just head to your nearest IKEA!

With origins that date back to the 1950s, IKEA's food court has become a huge part of the furniture shopping experience that some customers just can't do without. There are certainly several sweet treats to try at IKEA's food court – like the Swedish apple cake — but you can also buy a selection of chocolate and gummy candies in the Swedish Food Market to satiate your sweet tooth later. From classic milk chocolate and bars with nuts and wafers to gummies in fruity and odd-sounding flavors, we have curated this list of the best Swedish candies at IKEA by using product ratings and must-have recommendations from customers.

Among the chocolate bar options, Choklad Nöt seems to be a favorite among IKEA customers, some of whom can't stop thinking about it and purchase it every time they visit the store. The milk chocolate has a creamy texture and rich flavor without being too sweet, while the hazelnuts throughout provide the perfect crunchy balance. And, as a private-label product, you can't get it anywhere else.

Swedish candy company Cloetta began making chocolate-covered wafers in 1921 and has been selling it under the Kexchoklad brand since 1938, and it's a favorite among Swedish people. While its concept is similar to KitKat (which, for the record, didn't emerge until 1935), Kexchoklad comes in rectangular bars with thinner chocolate layers for a wafer-forward experience reminiscent of an ice cream cone. The bag of miniature bars at IKEA is highly rated for its crunchy texture, smooth chocolate, and indulgent flavor. Some customers even prefer them over KitKat.

Because the actual flavor of black licorice is akin to anise or fennel, it's one of the most polarizing candies you can find anywhere. IKEA shoppers get the opportunity to try two types: sweet and salty. Both are highly rated by customers who enjoy the distinct, slightly spicy profile, though more of them tend to like the sweet version better. Generally, they praise the Fyrtakt licorice for its soft, bouncy texture, without the grainy or gritty mouthfeel that some other brands have.

Very similar in appearance to Twix, this Belöning bar at IKEA features a caramel-topped cookie that's wrapped in milk chocolate. The standout difference between it and the former is the cookie; Belöning's version is made with an oat biscuit, which lends a nutty flavor to the candy. As a result, customers find that the bar has more texture and is a little crunchier. It's available in packaged pairs and bags of 11 individually wrapped bars.

Our ranking of dark chocolate brands found that some options just aren't worth it. But, if you're looking for a chocolate bar with a rich cocoa profile while shopping at IKEA, you can't go wrong with Choklad Mörk. Customers love the creamy, smooth texture, as well as the balanced bitterness and sweetness. Fans of the brand report buying dozens at a time and highly recommend it on social media to those looking for quality chocolate at a good value.

Swedes have a long-standing tradition of eating sweets on Saturdays, so it's no surprise that these Fyrtakt sour, cola-flavored gummies are part of IKEA's Lördagsgodis series, which literally translates to "Saturday candy." Along with the soft and chewy texture, a lot of customers love the unique soda pop flavor, which features hints of cherry and ginger and a citrusy, fizzy-feeling finish. The coating isn't too sour and gives the cola flavors a boost, but IKEA has a plain cola alternative for those who don't like sour candy, too.

If you enjoy something sweeter than milk chocolate, the white chocolate bars to look for when shopping at IKEA come from the store's own Belöning label. This tablet is generally loved by customers for its balanced sweetness with fruity notes, the crunch from the raspberry pieces, and the creaminess of the chocolate. In each bar, you get 10 breakaway squares, making it easy to share — but we won't blame you for keeping it all to yourself.

Sometimes, all you want is a bit of plain milk chocolate to satisfy a sweet craving. This Choklad Ljus bar is a fine option that people love for its creamy, smooth texture that melts in your mouth. "This [chocolate] is sweet, with notes of condensed milk and caramelized sugar, with a vanilla aftertaste," stated a customer review. While some patrons report buying one every time they visit IKEA, others just can't get enough and grab 20 at a time.

From a culinary standpoint, sweet and sour are complementary tastes that people love because of the balance that the two sensations create with each other. You can get that same enjoyment out of this Fyrtakt sour and sweet mix of cola- and fruit-flavored gummies. While the tastes of each candy are more subtle compared to their American counterparts, the texture is the standout characteristic — soft and chewy — that keeps you reaching into the bag for more (even if you don't realize it). Some customers even associate the IKEA experience with these gummies.

When it comes to the myriad of candy brands available in the United States, Snickers is the most famous chocolate bar. If that's your candy of choice, you might want to try the Belöning milk chocolate bar with caramel, almonds, and peanuts at IKEA. "Honestly if you love [Snickers,] you would love this," one customer said in a review. "I generally prefer this for my dessert in the [food court] versus [the] cakes." Along with regular-sized 2-ounce candy bars, these are available in a bag of 10 miniature bars.