Hard candy also known as boiled candy is mainly made with sugar-based syrups which are boiled to a temperature of 150 degree Celsius. Most hard candy is almost 100 % sugar by weight, with a small amount of other ingredients such as added colourings, flavourings, and negligible water content. However, there are also sugar-free candies which use sugar substitutes such as saccharin, aspartame, or stevia.
These small, sweet treats are also known as jawbreaker due to its hard characteristics. This hard trait is due to the crystallization process of the sugar. These hard candies are meant to be suck in your mouth for a long time, but you can still bite or cut into these hard candies even though it is hard. After all, a candy is meant to be savoured and let the sweetness linger in your mouth for a while.
Now let us move on to our top 10 recommended hard candies!
1. Sticky Hard Candy
Every day, Sticky Candy-makers shape their masterpieces with up to 16 kg of molten sugar to produce something intriguing, instructive, beautiful, tasty, and entertaining, using old techniques modified and updated for a modern market. Sticky Malaysia is a spin-off of Sticky Australia, where sticky candy is traditionally created right in front of your eyes! Choose from a variety of rock candy to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Country of Origin: Australia
Size Available: 30 g, 70 g, 120 g
Price: RM18.08 (120 g jar)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
2. Darry’s Fancy Candy Sweets with Glucose
Darry’s Fancy is a lot of fun. These candies are hard-boiled candies in a travel-size pack with flavours that are sweet and fruity. You will be spoiled for choice since there is a selection of various mixed fruit flavours of hard boiled candies. You get to choose the flavour! Blackcurrant, Orange, Strawberry and Mixed Fruits flavours are available.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 40 g
Price: RM1.20
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
3. Kopiko Coffeeshot Candy
Kopiko is an Indonesian coffee confectionery brand that was founded by Mayora Indah in Indonesia. It gets its name from the Hawaiian kopiko coffee bean. Kopiko Coffee Candy is now accessible in more than 80 countries worldwide. There are two flavours to choose from which are original coffee and cappuccino.
Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, Vegetable Oil (Palm Oil And/Or Coconut Oil), Coffee Extract (4.9%), Butter, Soy Lecithin, Caramel Color, Salt, And Natural Coffee Flavor.
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Size Available: 150 g, 800 g and 900 g
Price: RM3.13 (150 g)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
4. Cavendish & Harvey Candy Drops
Cavendish & Harvey Candy Drops are small yet exotic. Allow yourself to be seduced by this delectable assortment of gourmet drops. Their expert confectioners have devised formulas using actual fruit juice for a flavour that exquisite candy aficionados will find difficult to resist.
Ingredients: Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Fruit Juice Concentrates 1%* (Orange, Lemon, Cherry, Pear, Blackberry), Acid: Citric Acid; Colouring Plant Extracts (Yellow Carrot, Black Carrot, Beetroot), Natural Flavourings.
Country of Origin: Germany
Size Available: 200 g
Price: RM8.99
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
5. Wonka Nerds Candy
Nerds are no match for dorks, geeks, or dweebs! Nestle Wonka Nerds are a crunchy acid candy created of crystal sugar and a coating of acid followed by a layer of colour. Wonka Nerds are a sour, sweet candy that comes in delicious, split packets with two distinct tastes, each with its own opening.
Ingredients: Dextrose, Sugar, Malic Acid And Less Than 2% of Corn Syrup, Artificial Flavors, Carnauba Wax, Color Added, Carmine Color, Blue 1, Blue 1 Lake, Blue 2 Lake, Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6, Yellow 6 Lake.
Country of Origin: United States of America
Size Available: 46.7 g and 141 g
Price: RM7.90
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
6. Cloud 9 Lemon Iced Tea Candy
Cloud 9 Lemon Iced Tea Candy has a thirst-quenching flavour. The distinctive zesty sensation is enhanced by a tantalising hint of mint that cools your tongue, which combines the wonderful flavour of jasmine tea with the tangy taste of lemon. So grab Cloud 9 Lemon Iced Tea Candy wherever you are and whenever you need that delightfully cold taste.
Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose and Contains Permitted Flavouring Substances.
Country of Origin: Philippines
Size Available: 62.5 g and 2.5 kg
Price: RM1.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
7. Cloud 9 Butter Caramel Candy
Need a sweet and buttery candy fix? Then you should have some Cloud 9 Butter Caramel Candy! It has a smooth buttery taste that glides onto your tongue as you suck on it. This candy comes in a small pack of 62.5 g and a huge pack of 2.5 g for big parties and events.
Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose, Edible Fat (Hydrogenated Palm Oil), Milk Powder, Contains Permitted Flavouring Substance and Food Conditioner (Soya Lecithin)
Country of Origin: Philippines
Size Available: 62.5 g and 2.5 kg
Price: RM1.60
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
8. Fox’s Crystal Clear Foxs Candy Fruits
Fox’s Crystal Clear Foxs Candy Fruits is a great option of sweets for both children and adults. These sweets are made from jackfruit, mango, and honey, and have a sweet and delicious taste that will appeal to any palate. Fox’s sweets are recognised for their superb taste and are available in a variety of flavours such as lemon, orange, blackcurrant, mint, and others.
Ingredients: Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Lactic Acid (Acidity Regulator), Nature Identical Flavour (Blackcurrant, Lemon), Fruit Extract (Blackcurrant (0.22%), Lemon (0.02%), Food Colors (Anthocyanin, Curcumin).
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Size Available: 90 g and 180 g
Price: RM3.89 (90 g pack)
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
9. Big Foot Sea Salt Lemon Candy
Big Foot Sea Salt Lemon Candy is made with genuine lemon juice and all-natural sea salt. With these ingredients, this candy can provide you with many health benefits. It has a fantastic source of minerals that can help to restore your electrolyte balance. It also helps to prevent muscular cramping. Grab this candy soon!
Ingredients: Sucrose, Glucose Syrup, Citric Acid (E330), Sea Salt, Lemon Juice, Natural Flavour, Sucralose.
Country of Origin: Malaysia
Size Available: 15 g
Price: RM1.03
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
10. Chun Guang Coconut Candy
Chun Guang Coconut Candy is extremely concentrated and has a strong coconut taste. Real coconut milk is utilised in the making of these hard sweets. It has a pure flavour, powerful aroma, and beautiful scent since it is made with fresh coconuts from Wenchang, Hainan’s coconut capital. People all across the world like it.
Ingredients: Coconut Juice (40%), Maltose, Sugar, Emulsifier (E471), Salt.
Country of Origin: China
Size Available: 120 g
Price: RM4.70
*Prices may vary at the time of purchase
For hard candies, you should take note on the:
- Flavours of hard candy. (This is crucial since you will taste the flavour for a while. Try out different flavours to see which one is your favourite!)
- The storage places. (These candies can’t be exposed to very hot temperatures for a long time, so don’t expose them and keep them in your cupboard or refrigerator).
- The packaging. (Some are sealed tightly individually; some are simply twisted at the ends. The twisted ends type should be stored in an airtight container or in the refrigerator).
Disclosure: This list was compiled by the team at My Weekend Plan after extensive research and shared opinions to suggest helpful recommendations for the public. The sequence of brands is in no particular order so if you have any other great suggestions too, please email us [email protected] For more information, kindly refer to our copyright, privacy & disclosure policy
