Swizzels Drumstick 'Squashies' Original Raspberry & Cream Candy, United Kingdom

Fruity raspberry, creamy milk flavor, and an irresistibly soft foam texture make Swizzels Drumstick Squashies Original Raspberry & Cream Candy a distinctly British take on a confectionery classic. Inspired by the iconic raspberry-and-milk Drumstick combination, Squashies transform those familiar flavors into pillowy, chewy sweets with a light tang and a satisfyingly springy bite.

Product Details:

• Producer: Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
• Product Range: Squashies
• Official Flavor: Original Milk & Raspberry
• Style: Soft foam sweet
• Squashies Launch: 2012
• Original Squashies Concept: Jonathan Dee
• Ingredients: Glucose syrup, sugar, gelatine, modified starch, citric acid, trisodium citrate, flavorings, pectin, carnauba wax, anthocyanin
• Dietary Information: Suitable for coeliacs; contains gelatine
• Energy: 356.2 kcal per 100g
• Sugars: 63.1g per 100g

Sensory Description:

Bright raspberry leads with a sweet-tart fruitiness before giving way to the smooth, creamy milk character associated with the original Drumstick flavor. The texture is a defining part of the experience: soft, airy, and foam-like at first, then pleasantly chewy as it gives beneath the bite. A gentle acidity keeps the sweetness lively, creating a playful balance of fruit, creaminess, and tang.

Awards & Accolades:

• Top Launch: The Grocer, Sugar Confectionery, 2012

Producer’s Background:

Swizzels traces its history to 1928 and remains a family-owned British confectionery producer. The company created the original Drumstick lolly in 1957, establishing the raspberry-and-milk flavor combination that became one of its signatures. In 2012, Swizzels introduced Squashies, reworking familiar sweets including Drumsticks into a softer foam format. Jonathan Dee initiated the original Squashies concept, extending a long-established Swizzels flavor into a distinctly modern style of sweet.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy straight from the bag whenever a soft, fruity sweet is called for. Their raspberry-and-milk profile makes them an easy addition to candy bowls, movie-night spreads, party tables, road-trip snacks, or a lineup of imported British treats. The shareable format is equally suited to passing around or keeping close at hand for repeat visits.