What’s the typical grandparents candy where you’re from?

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1. Grandmothers almost always have a basket of candies on the living room table, of the most common ones, Rossana candies come to mind ([these](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bb/Rossana_Perugina_Candy_2.jpg/1280px-Rossana_Perugina_Candy_2.jpg)).

   Edit: also Werthers Original of course.

2. My grandfather ate and gave me candies called Mentol all the time. There are many clones of Mentol made by various producers in ex-Yugoslavia, but in essence they’re sweetened octogonal green mint candy. Like [this](https://www.dadicpromet.ba/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/l-kandit.jpg).

   They’re not bad per se, but they’re exceptionally popular among the elderly. I don’t remember seeing anyone young buying them.

   My mom is turning 60 next week and I was planning to buy her a pack of Mentol. Hopefully she’ll get the joke.

3. The stereotypical Grandpa sweets are [Werther’s originals](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Werther%27s_Original?wprov=sfla1), but I think that’s more to do with [how they used to be advertised](https://youtu.be/9sUaD2r11oE) than actually being the kinds of sweets only old people buy. I personally used to love Werther’s originals as a kid.

4. 100 % Werther’s Original, I have never seen anyone my age (29) buy it, but I think pretty much every Danish person in my age group has a memory of an older person giving them Werthers when they were a kid

5. [Kamferdrops](https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/brynild-produktdatabase/uploads/brynild-gul-kamfer-170gr-highres_c3b44079329561474be614eb05ce7d504043dae1.png) are one of the first things people will think about when thinking of a stereotypical old person in Norway.

6. [Nimm 2](https://www.google.com/search?q=nimm+2+bonbons&client=firefox-b-m&sxsrf=APwXEdcmJDBO8zhRZTU2ZB4jyOZqCtGRPA:1685550470352&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjL66To_J__AhXyMuwKHZMoD4AQ_AUIBigB&biw=384&bih=718#imgrc=J9eFiLHJ5x71iM) which literally means “Take two” and then they told you to take another one 🙂

   And Werthers Original of course. They are both from the same german company.

7. Romanian here (idk how to add the little flag thing). Definitely, [Sugus](https://www.google.com/search?q=sugus&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwjckaLmgaD_AhXN_aQKHbOgC1EQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=sugus&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIECCMQJzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDoHCCMQ6gIQJ1CBA1iFEmCAFmgBcAB4AoABcogBxAeSAQM5LjKYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ7ABCsABAQ&sclient=img&ei=wHp3ZNyxEc37kwWzwa6IBQ&bih=601&biw=1280#imgrc=baNgR_-4O_DIrM) and [Toffix](https://www.google.com/search?q=toffix&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiU–WpgaD_AhUAxgIHHU24AOQQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=toffix&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQyBQgAEIAEMgUIABCABDIFCAAQgAQ6BAgjECc6BwgjEOoCECc6BwgAEIoFEENQwQhYiB1g7B9oAXAAeAOAAY8BiAGfEZIBBDIxLjSYAQCgAQGqAQtnd3Mtd2l6LWltZ7ABCsABAQ&sclient=img&ei=QXp3ZNTWHICMi-gPzfCCoA4&bih=601&biw=1280#imgrc=ktBM1H9F85RT1M). They are used as change at the neighborhood small corner shop, that’s why so many old people have them.

8. Can’t say for other grandparents but my grandma always had [herba](https://www.zito.si/cache/thumbs/5fdb4c9478957e0b8f400d90/0x0-none/3838700040647_Herba_hard_Original_48g-1.jpg.webp) herbal candy, [fru fru](https://www.ppkbjelovar.com/EasyEdit/UserFiles/Catalog/bomfru-fru-kar100g-6016/bomfru-fru-kar100g-6016-637390254477783969_900_900.jpeg) fruit caramel, [čunga lunga gum](https://www.tuscc.si/cache/thumbs/53f199e7be0c845f10cc3ad6/600×600-c2/5310089001535.jpg) and [chupa chups](https://res.cloudinary.com/dm8ly2rci/image/upload/c_fill,dpr_auto,f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_750/v1/chupachups.bk/2019-07/TBO-lollypops) lollypops.

9. For me, it’s Katzenzungen (cat tongues). I only know them from old people and have never seen younger people buy them. They are still around, so it looks like they get still bought by grandparents. They are okay, mostly just regular chocolate. As a kid, I especially loved the packaging with the cute kittens.

10. Werters originals are the ones that are branded as such.

    For my grandparents on the one side it would for sure be peppermints. Detail: they smoked (menthol) cigarettes.

    – Julianna peppermints or peppermint balls.

    For grandma from the other side it would be chocolates. Detail: didn’t smoke cigarettes.

    – Something like merci or the stereotypical Belgian chocolate in the shape of sea fruits.
    And in case for a trip somewhere, fruitella.

11. Besides licorice my grandparents always stockpiled Werther’s Original, [Potter’s](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potter%27s_%22Linia%22), [Wybert](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wybert) and [Rang](https://resolver.kb.nl/resolve?urn=urn:gvn:RA01:30051001463089&size=large).

12. [Coussins de Lyon ](https://www.chocolat-voisin.com/collections/specialites-de-lyon/coussin-de-lyon) (pillows from Lyon) are a delicacy that I never see anyone buy except for tourists.

    I only bought some once to bring to my bf’s parents who didn’t know them.

13. Grandma was very religious. She always had an endless supply of Rington’s butter toffee that she kept in the sideboard by the door, which was covered in little plastic statues of the Virgin, and crucifixes and framed mass cards for dead family.

14. I wouldn’t say that we really have a typical grandparent candy here. Atleast not what i can remember.

    The only thing that comes to mind is just classic [winegums](https://imgur.com/a/AyLmP9a).

    Fun fact: The avarage Swede eats 17kg candy per year. Meanwhile the avarage in EU are around 7-10kg/year.

15. Other than the typical Werthers Original like everyone else there’s also [soor plooms](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soor_ploom). Even if they don’t exist in your country chances are your grannie would like them anyway.

    They’re a bit shit to be honest.

16. Marmalades are the first ones i thought of. There’s some classic finnish marmalade candies like [kettukarkki](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pihlaja) and [vihreät kuulat](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vihre%C3%A4t_kuulat). Both are very old people style candies.

    And then of course there’s [liköörikarkit](https://www.fazer.com/products/our-international-brand-selection/liqueur-fills/). They’re chocolates filled with liqueurs, i think many finns were traumatized by these as a kid lmao

17. [Pihlaja marmelade](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pihlaja), which is always referred to as “Kettukarkki” (fox candy). These were given to kids by their grandparents at least in the 90’s.
    All hard eucalyptus or anis candies are considered “old people candy”, but those are not typically given to children.
    I remember my grandfather liked [Liqueur fills](https://fi.fazer.com/products/fazer-liqueur-fills-3-0-kg)and gave those to us sometimes. Each time I thought it was just regular chocolate and oh boy the horrible taste. 😀

18. Hi ! We’ve got too much “grandparent candies” in France haha

    Of course we have the classics as Sugus, Werthers Original, and Ricola.

    But most traditional candies are actually grandparent candies ^^

    – [The Violettes de Toulouse](https://cdn.futura-sciences.com/sources/images/La%20violette%20de%20Toulouse.jpg), the [Coquelicots de Nemours](https://agriculture.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/styles/ds_vignette/public/10134_040.jpg?itok=2YIF-NWN), And the [Verveines du Puy en Velay](https://www.violette-berlingot.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bonbonverveine.jpg)

    – [Roudoudous](https://img.over-blog-kiwi.com/1/89/00/37/20170709/ob_1fadcc_roudoudous2.jpg)

    – [Calisson d’Aix](https://dromel-aine.com/316-large_default/calissons.jpg), [Betises de Cambrai](https://www.alphaprix.com/32213-superlarge_default/betises-de-cambrai-fruits-kg.webp), [Marron glacé](https://hecosfair.com/img/cms/marron%20glace%20bio%20hecosfair%2011.jpg), Dragees[, Berlingots](https://www.generation-souvenirs.com/28284-thickbox_default/berlingots-aux-fruits.jpg), [Anis de Flavigny](https://www.valgourmand.com/22446-superlarge_default/anis-flavigny.jpg), [Cachous](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6f/CACHOU_Lajaunie_Toulouse.jpg), [Pastilles de Vichy](https://www.allier-auvergne-tourisme.com/contenus//mediatheque/5186/190402145210_allier—charroux—131.jpg), [Bergamotes de Nancy](https://www.tourisme-lorraine.fr/sitlorimg/1920/0/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2l0bG9yLmZyL3Bob3Rvcy83MzcvYmVyZ2Ftb3RlLmpwZw==.jpg), … I think I saw another frenchie that wrote about the “coussins de lyon”… Hmmm, are traditional candies from your country also “grandparent candies” ?

19. From the merciless mocking I receive for liking After Eight I can deduce that it’s not a common preference for people who still have their original hair color. We’re late 30s for crying out loud, let me enjoy my After Eight in peace!

20. [The red peppermint Bismarcks](https://live.staticflickr.com/3846/14812453627_aef2e59338_z.jpg) normally and [Quality Street](https://www.germanshop24.com/images/detailed/8/544e8d0c44c5be535bfc21ce7a85b8bc.jpg) during the holidays. My grandma never had Werther’s original although she did sometimes have soft caramels.

21. In Austria it’s [Wiener Zuckerl](https://www.google.com/search?q=wiener+zuckerl&prmd=isvn&sxsrf=APwXEddF8brWlJE8It763xiODy9vQmzwsg:1685581019185&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi12Y3P7qD_AhVGgosKHa–DP4Q_AUoAXoECAYQAQ&biw=412&bih=682&dpr=3.5) and [Firn Zuckerl](https://www.google.com/search?q=firn+zuckerl&prmd=isnv&sxsrf=APwXEddKy_DqWyXKpWMMmBknoe2bb8EE2w:1685581138376&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj7wfiH76D_AhWns4sKHY0fD_MQ_AUoAXoECAIQAQ&biw=412&bih=682&dpr=3.5). Also [Manner Feine Pralinen](https://www.google.com/search?q=manner+feine+pralinen&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj1oNvJ76D_AhVRyLsIHQy6BkUQ2-cCegQIABAB&oq=manner+feine+pralinen&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQAzIFCAAQogQyBQgAEKIEOgQIIxAnUJQHWPoLYOIPaABwAHgAgAGbAYgB_gKSAQMwLjOYAQCgAQHAAQE&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=3O13ZPXCEtGQ7_UPjPSaqAQ&bih=682&biw=412&prmd=isnv) and [Manner Schokolade Pfefferminz](https://www.google.com/search?q=manner+schokolade+pfefferminz&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwj1oNvJ76D_AhVRyLsIHQy6BkUQ2-cCegQIABAB&oq=manner+schokolade+p&gs_lcp=ChJtb2JpbGUtZ3dzLXdpei1pbWcQARgAMgcIABAYEIAEMgUIABCiBDoECCMQJzoGCAAQBRAeOgUIABCABDoGCAAQCBAeOgQIABAeUN4HWJdbYNljaABwAHgBgAHtAogB4yCSAQgyLjIyLjIuMZgBAKABAcABAQ&sclient=mobile-gws-wiz-img&ei=3O13ZPXCEtGQ7_UPjPSaqAQ&bih=682&biw=412&prmd=isnv) in my opinion.

    Werther’s Originals have been mentioned multiple times already.

22. 🇩🇰 I am a grandmother and always have TIK TAK in my bag, to my grandchildren’s great excitement. I chose TIK TAK after inspiration from my sister. They are small and hardly count as candy, and yet you can hand out a “treat” and score a few cheap points and avoid the scowling eyes of your parents. At home, I almost always have a small selection of sweets and biscuits or other goodies that I know the children love. Mostly buy something very childish i know is children loves, so I don’t end up eating it all myself. 😁

23. Back when I was a kid, it was these [strawberry candies](https://retro.pewex.pl/483830); I don’t think they’re even being made anymore. Also – not exactly “something only old people buy”, but more among the lines of “something that’d always be present at grandma’s house” – [mini zoo chocolate-coated biscuits](https://slodycze-24.pl/produkt/zoo-kruche-herbatniki-w-ksztalcie-zwierzat-051kg/). These are still widely popular.

24. When I was a kid, everybodys’ parents had this weird hard candy in a tin in their car, that you were offered/asked for. As far as I can see, it was soley for eating in the car, I never saw it elsewhere. I loved it because the candy was packed in icing sugar (to keep it from rattling in the tin?)

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