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Sweet stories.
Guides, deep dives and culture notes on Swedish candy, written from Stockholm.
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What is salty licorice? A guide to salmiak for the curious
Salty licorice — salmiak — is the most divisive candy in the world. Here's what it actually is, why Swedes are obsessed, and how to taste it without flinching.
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Best Swedish candy for Americans: 10 picks to start with
If you grew up on Hershey's and Sour Patch, Swedish candy is a different planet. These ten are the ones to try first — chosen to land on an American palate.
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Lördagsgodis: why Sweden eats candy on Saturdays
Sweden buys more candy per capita than almost any country on earth — and most of it on a Saturday. Here's the strange, dental-hygiene-driven story of lördagsgodis.
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