5 famous American treats
Hardly anyone in the world can compete with Americans when it comes to the quality and variety of sweets. US supermarkets dedicate entire aisles to sweet-tooth lovers. Some of the most famous brands are almost a hundred years old, and people here can no longer imagine their lives without them.
Some of these treats are an absolute must-try.
16.05.2025
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1. Rice Krispies Treats
Unique treats that have no analogues in Russia. Sweet crunchy rice sweets. Ideal with milk or just as a snack. Sometimes served as flakes with warm milk for breakfast, kids love that. They were invented in Michigan in 1939, initially they could only be sold by girl scouts to support their organization. If you watch an American movie, and the homeowners there are insanely happy that girls in uniform finally knocked on their door selling sweets, most likely they are so happy about the opportunity to buy Rice Krispies.
2. Sour Patch Kids
Soft sweet candies with a sour sugar coating. Initially sold under the name "People from Mars" in the 1970s, but then renamed to "Sour Patch Kids" in 1985. Sold in more than 80 different flavor combinations. Their world-famous slogan is "Sour. Sweet. Gone". First they are sour, then sweet, which creates an interesting contrast. Very popular in cinemas, they are even planning to make a movie about them. And in 2011 they made a video game.
3. Starburst
These candies were invented by the company Mars in the 1960s. Back then they were called "Opal Fruits", with flavors like "tropical lemon" and "sun on the beach". The two most popular flavors today are piña colada and strawberry banana. The original Starburst flavors in America are so popular that sweet corn, fruit ice cream, chewing gum, jelly beans and even lip glosses are sold with them.
4. Gummy Bears
Some of the most famous sweets in the world, considering how many movies and cartoons have been made about them. Small bears with fruity flavors that can be chewed. Made from tasty rubber (there isn't even such a word in Russian, they are often said to be "marmalade", although that's not the case at all, it's closer to gelatin). Known since the 1920s, they were the main entertainment for kids during the economic depression in the US in the 30s. Now sold in hundreds of different formats and flavors. There are both traditional (2 cm tall) and huge bears (up to 30-40 cm in height, these are bought as gifts).
5. Nerds
Popular mini-candies, dragees. Easy to chew, with an interesting combination of fruity flavors. In addition to the pleasant unusual taste, their feature is usually two or three combinations in the box. And for each flavor in the box there is its own compartment and its own hole in the packaging. Produced since 1983, one of American children's favorite candies. Several times received the "Candy of the Year" award. A very unusual thing, but sweet tooths are crazy about it.
These and many other sweets straight from America can be purchased with specialists from Pochtoy.com. Costs $5.99 for half a kilo of the best sweets. Many types of treats in one beautiful package. They are sent along with any package from America, so there is no need to pay extra for delivery.
The company works with wholesale suppliers, so the prices are the most advantageous. But you can also order treats on Amazon or manufacturers' websites, and then deliver them to Russia, which is also inexpensive.
Until the New Year there is also – the most popular American candies in festive packaging. They come in a New Year's stocking that can be hung near the fireplace or on the Christmas tree. For 750 grams of eight varieties of different winter sweets – $11.99.
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