Ask ten lolly lovers to name the best candy in Australia and you’ll get ten different answers, each defended to the last jelly. Rather than crown a winner, we’ve gone to the most honest source we have: the lollies our customers order again and again. Below you’ll find what each one is like, who it suits, and how to use it for parties, gifts and nights in. SweetsWorld stocks every one of them online and ships Australia-wide from our Newcastle NSW warehouse.
Shop Our Bestselling Candy
The lollies our customers come back for most.
Fruity, Fizzy and Sour Favourites
Zing Jelly Fruit
Leading this list is one of the simplest lollies we sell: a 40g bag of Zing Jelly Fruit. Soft, fruity and easy to share, it’s a go-to for kids’ lolly bags because a small bag is a complete filler on its own, with no counting or scooping required.
Mega Sour Blue Raspberry
For sour fans, the Mega Sour Blue Raspberry bag is a regular reorder, and the name promises plenty of pucker. Blue raspberry is a flavour you’ll find in lollies and slushies rather than the fruit bowl, and the 100g bag is a good size for a movie night or a gaming session. If sour is your thing, our sour candy range goes a lot further.
Fizzy UFOs
Fizzy UFOs are sold as singles, which is a big part of their appeal: you can buy exactly the number you need for lolly bags, a buffet jar or a space-themed party. Kids love them, and plenty of grown-ups reach for them out of pure nostalgia.
Licorice and Toffee for Grown-Up Tastes
Not every bestseller is aimed at kids. Two of our most-ordered lollies sit firmly in grown-up territory.
- Walker’s Liquorice Toffees: liquorice-flavoured toffees in a 150g bag, labelled gluten free in the product name. Toffee plus liquorice is a love-it-or-leave-it pairing, and the people who love it tend to buy it by the bag.
- Inch Licorice Block: a 50g block for anyone who likes their licorice dense and serious. It’s an easy add-on to a gift for the licorice lover who thinks they’ve tried everything.
You’ll see both spellings, liquorice and licorice, on packs. They mean the same thing, and there’s plenty more of both in our licorice range.
Chocolate Classics
Scorched Peanut Bar
A 45g bar that brings peanuts and chocolate together. It lives in our old-fashioned lollies range, so it’s a natural pick for anyone who likes a retro treat, and it slips neatly into a gift box for a dad or grandad.
Nestle Mint Pattie
Mint and chocolate in a single 20g pattie. It’s small enough for a lunchbox or a gift-box filler, and a reliable choice for anyone who likes their chocolate with a cool, minty finish.
More Customer Favourites
Mint, lollipops, marshmallow and sweet little messages.
Sweet Extras: Lollipops, Hearts and Marshmallow
- Lollipop Rosey Apples: a single lollipop that’s handy for party bags, classroom rewards and wedding favours. Stand a bunch upright in a jar and they double as table decorations.
- Conversation Hearts: sold one at a time, with the little messages that make them a Valentine’s Day staple. They’re just as sweet scattered on a wedding table or tucked into a lunchbox note.
- Marshmallow Fluff Original: the odd one out, because it comes in a 213g jar. Spread it on toast, swirl it into dessert jars, dollop it on a hot chocolate, or pair it with peanut butter in the famous fluffernutter sandwich. It’s one of the pantry favourites in our American candy range.
Matching the Candy to the Occasion
The best candy is really the right candy for the moment. Here’s how our customers’ favourites line up:
- Kids’ parties and lolly bags: Zing Jelly Fruit, Fizzy UFOs and Rosey Apples lollipops.
- Movie nights: Mega Sour Blue Raspberry for the sour crowd and Walker’s Liquorice Toffees for everyone else.
- Gifts for dad or grandad: a Scorched Peanut Bar, an Inch Licorice Block and a Mint Pattie in one box.
- Valentine’s Day and weddings: Conversation Hearts on the table or in favour bags.
- Dessert nights: Marshmallow Fluff with biscuits and fresh strawberries for dipping.
When you’re mixing several favourites into one gift, go for a spread of textures, such as something chewy, something hard, something chocolate and something sour, so there’s a pick for every craving.
Keeping Your Lollies at Their Best
Store lollies somewhere cool and dry, away from sunny benches and the stove. Reseal opened bags, or tip them into an airtight container, so jellies stay soft and toffees don’t turn sticky in humid weather. Keep chocolate out of the heat altogether; on very hot days, a sealed container in the fridge is the safer bet, and a few minutes on the bench before eating brings it back to room temperature.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best candy in Australia?
Which of these lollies are best for kids’ party bags?
What candy makes a good gift for grown-ups?
Are any of these lollies gluten free?
Can I buy these lollies as singles?
Want to explore beyond the bestsellers? Browse our full candy range for lollies, chocolate and treats from around the world, all shipped Australia-wide from our Newcastle NSW warehouse.
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