Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 My DH brought the kids back some candy from a trip to Germany. One of my DDs said she loved it so much she wanted to marry it. I'm trying to find it to buy her some more, but unfortunately she ate them all and I can't remember what it was and my internet searching is not coming up with anything. Maybe the candy was sold in Germany but isn't German. What it is: Individually wrapped squares. They are wrapped like a present and not like in a little baggie. They are brightly and deeply colored in colors like red, blue, green, gold- sort of like Christmas shades or jewel shades and not primary or pastels. They are not Haribo, but are a gummy texture. It's a soft gummy, and not hard like a bear. They are fruit flavored and the colors of the wrapping differ according to flavor. I'm not sure about the fruit flavors but maybe apple, blueberry, raspberry, etc. They weren't mixes of fruits. Any ideas? When I search German gummy candy all I get are Haribo or fruit slices and these are nothing like that. Her birthday is coming up and I want to surprise her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I e-mailed your description to my DH. It's not ringing a bell for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Could they be Hitschler? Edited April 6, 2017 by HomeAgain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Is it some kind of Turkish Delight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Is it some kind of Turkish Delight? It does sound like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Marzipan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Salt_water_taffy.jpg It sounds like salt water taffy to me. It's common here in Nova Scotia but I don't know about Europe. Edited April 6, 2017 by Bluegoat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I think it sounds like Turkish Delight. I LOVE rose-flavored Turkish Delight. Did it look a little like this? You can make your own: http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/294150/Rose-Turkish-Delight Edited April 6, 2017 by J-rap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender's green Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 A guest recently brought along a box of Turkish delight. It sounds similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 My DH said he has no idea. Sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAJinBE Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Could they be Belgian Cuberdons? http://www.xpats.com/8-best-belgian-sweets-youve-probably-never-heard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Maoam Bloxx? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Still need help, or was one of the above the answer? My DH works for a German company, and he offered to ask everyone there, if you have not found out what it is yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 DH said it does not at all sound like Turkish Delight.... hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Sorry. It's none of those. It's definitely not Turkish Delight. We have family in Turkey and get that all the time. It's not taffy. Taffy is chewy and this has no chew to it. None of the HItschler I've seen look like it. And it's not Marzipan. It's definitely a fruit jelly/gummy type of candy. They might have been rectangles instead of squares, but definitely small little box like shapes. The packaging was attractive and more grown up than little kid looking. DH would have picked it up at a common gas station, drug store, etc. He didn't go shopping in fancy candy stores. He got it during the Oktoberfest season, but I don't know if it could be seasonal. I want to say that the candy itself looked a little layered and they had a yellowish/off white-ish color. I don't think the actual candy was brightly colored like a skittle or starburst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Still need help, or was one of the above the answer? My DH works for a German company, and he offered to ask everyone there, if you have not found out what it is yet. That is so kind of him. Thank you. I'm usually a good searcher but this is stumping me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Are they similar to aplets and cotlets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) You are not talking chewy candy, like maoam or mamba, are you? That is wrapped individually in paper Edited April 6, 2017 by regentrude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Like this? https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS696US696&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=mamba+candy&tbm=shop&spd=16274687814553782233 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The packaging sounds just like Ritter Sport. That comes in all kinds of flavors but usually has some kind of chocolate involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 oh geesh if Mamba those are easy to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The packaging sounds just like Ritter Sport. That comes in all kinds of flavors but usually has some kind of chocolate involved. Ritter sport is sealed in foil, not wrapped in paper like a package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) I agree that it sounds like Maoams. Here's a picture of the packaging maoam.jpg These have a very similar texture to American starburst candies, same individual wrapping as well. They have a less intense flavor though. ETA- this is what the individual candies look like in their wrappers maoam.jpg Edited April 6, 2017 by Monica_in_Switzerland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Are they similar to aplets and cotlets? Yes, they looked more like that than most of the other suggestions.They had no solid pieces of fruit and no powdered sugar on the outside, however, and not the texture of Turkish Delight which I think is a little drier. There may have been some crystalized sugar on top, but I can't be sure, and if it was it was very fine. DD doesn't like Turkish delight or gummy bears, so it's weird for her to love whatever these are. Edited April 6, 2017 by Paige Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 Ritter sport is sealed in foil, not wrapped in paper like a package. They are wrapped in foil like a package and look similar to Ritter, but there's no chocolate of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 You are not talking chewy candy, like maoam or mamba, are you? That is wrapped individually in paper No, they are softer like candied fruit slices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regentrude Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 They are wrapped in foil like a package and look similar to Ritter, but there's no chocolate of any kind. OK, so are they wrapped like a package in a wrapper that is a flat piece of paper, or sealed with seams (which is not how you wrap a package)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 was it these? http://www.germandeli.com/Boehme-Fruchtkaramellen-300g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 was it these? http://www.germandeli.com/Boehme-Fruchtkaramellen-300g Not those, but they look very, very similar. I wonder if they'd be a good substitute? I remember the flavors were written in a foreign language. I think it was German because I could read it but it could have just been in the same language family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 OK, so are they wrapped like a package in a wrapper that is a flat piece of paper, or sealed with seams (which is not how you wrap a package)? Flat paper, but they are similar to Ritter in that they are shiny, deep colored, and not cartoon like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I have searched so many candy stores now online that I'm debating whether I should fill a cart at one. :lol: I hope you find it. If anything, just so I can know! There may be a slim possibility that it is a regional/celebratory thing. We've eaten candy from all of our travels and the one I miss the most is a mild black licorice rope filled with marshmallow. It was so soft..I have found similar, but nothing that comes close to it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNZ Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 maybe the sour ones?? https://www.worldofsweets.de/Marke+Boehme/Boehme-Fruchtkaramellen-sauer-300g.307338.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Come on, people!!! The girl wants to MARRY THE CANDY! We can do this! 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 These are Italian, but are they similar? Cubifrutta: https://www.amazon.com/Soft-Italian-Jelly-Candies-Cubifrutta/dp/B0000DCXGJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I suddenly feel compelled to add a bunch of candy I didn't even know I needed into my Amazon cart. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thessa516 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Kiki Tutti Frutti Candy? Sugus? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I have searched so many candy stores now online that I'm debating whether I should fill a cart at one. :lol: And I'm thinking of just ordering Turkish Delight now, even though that's not what it is... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 What about Bohme fruit flavored caramels? They are chewy-ish, individually wrapped with a fruit picture, and uniquely German. Bohme Frucht-Karamellen would be the search term. Doughnuts to dollars you can buy them on amazon. Yep! https://www.amazon.com/BÃ-hme-Fruchtkaramellen-300-g/dp/B003U7ETTI/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491510006&sr=8-3&keywords=bohme+fruit+caramels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Hi-Chew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Does he remember where he got them.....maybe they have an online store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Hi-Chew? My kids love those and grab a bag whenever we go to World Market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Also try Google Images. I typed in 'Germany Fruit candy" and got lots of images that may be what you are looking for. (Germany got different results than German BTW) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Now I just want candy. It sounds like cotlets..I think that is how you spell it. When my parents visit WA they always bring me some back from stands on the side of the highway. And Sees candy has some to die for fruit type candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted April 6, 2017 Author Share Posted April 6, 2017 You all are great but it's none of these. I'm going crazy. I actually had one in the house until maybe last week. I saw it in DH's secret stash while cleaning up which reminded me to get it for DD and he must have eaten it! I even gave in and asked DD if she remembered what it was and risked the surprise but she's no help. All it did was make her want more. She'll be 13 and has never wanted to marry anything like this! :drool5: My brain is melting from trying to search and remember. I've tried google images and google shopping for German/ Germany gummy/jelly candy and haven't seen anything. I'll try Oktoberfest in case it is seasonal. I think, but you all know how bad eye witness memories are, that the candies are wrapped in a double layer with a gold base and then the dark color to indicate flavor wrapped around the top. You can see the gold on the ends without opening it. Does that help? DH sent me a picture of his packed suitcase with all the candies he brought us but luck has it that this candy must have been under something else. I see Happy Hippos, Kinder Surprise, Haribo, etc., but none of the ones I want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabelen Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Kiki Tutti Frutti Candy? Sugus? As a Spaniard, Sugus did come to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 (edited) Cavendish and Harvey mixed fruit drops? https://cavendish-harvey.de/en/products/individually-wrapped-confectionery/ ETA: these may be hard rather than soft, though. Lutti Fruitinettes? https://www.monmoreconfectionery.co.uk/lutti-fruitinetts-3kg Verduyn Fruity Caramels? https://www.monmoreconfectionery.co.uk/fruity-caramels-3kg Edited April 6, 2017 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 What about these? The flavours are written on them along with a picture of the fruit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 What about these? The flavours are written on them along with a picture of the fruit. Those are the Bohme. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambam Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Maybe like a fruit pastille? Here is one type - but I don't think these are individually wrapped. https://www.amazon.com/Rowntrees-Fruit-Pastilles-tube-Case/dp/B000HEA8Q0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 https://www.austriansupermarket.com/englhofer-viennese-candy-180g ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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