Swizzels Drumstick 'Squashies' Tropical Fruit Candy, United Kingdom

Swizzels Drumstick Squashies Tropical takes the familiar Squashies idea in a distinctly fruit-forward direction, combining mango & passionfruit, pineapple and watermelon flavours in playful parrot, pineapple and watermelon shapes. Compared with the exceptionally soft, pillowy character of many Squashies, Tropical has a slightly firmer, more traditional gummy-style chew while still feeling lighter and less dense than many American gummy candies. Bright tropical flavours, an easy chew and a notably lower-sugar formulation have also made this one a huge hit with our customers.

Product Details:

• Producer: Swizzels Matlow Ltd.
• Product Range: Drumstick Squashies
• Official Flavor: Tropical
• Flavors: Mango & Passionfruit, Pineapple, Watermelon
• Shapes: Parrot, Pineapple, Watermelon
• Style: Fruit flavour foam gums
• Ingredients: Polydextrose, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Gelling Agent: Gelatine; Modified Starch, Acidity Regulators: Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate; Flavourings, Pectin, Glazing Agent: Carnaubawax; Colours: Anthocyanin, Copper Chlorophyllin, Curcumin, Lutein, Paprika Extract.
• Dietary: Contains gelatine; suitable for coeliacs
• Energy: 1483.0kJ / 349.0kcal per 100g
• Fat: 0.1g per 100g
• Saturates: 0.0g per 100g
• Carbohydrate: 83.0g per 100g
• Sugars: 22.0g per 100g
• Fibre: 27g per 100g
• Protein: 3.6g per 100g
• Salt: 0.0g per 100g

Sensory Description:

Juicy tropical fruit leads the profile, moving among ripe mango and passionfruit, bright pineapple and refreshing watermelon. The sweetness is vivid without the heavier sugary impression of many conventional gummies. Texturally, Tropical sits toward the firmer end of the Squashies spectrum: springy and chewy rather than overtly marshmallow-soft, yet still lighter and more yielding than a dense traditional gummy. The combination gives it an especially satisfying bite while preserving the playful character that defines the Squashies range.

Producer's Background:

Swizzels traces its history to 1928, when brothers Alfred and Maurice Matlow established Matlow Bros Ltd., later joined by David Dee. The company moved production to New Mills in Derbyshire in 1940 and went on to create enduring British confectionery names including Love Hearts and Drumstick. Squashies arrived in 2012, with the original product concept initiated by Jonathan Dee, translating familiar Swizzels flavours into a softer gum format. Tropical represents a newer direction for the range, pairing contemporary tropical flavours with a lower-sugar, HFSS-compliant formulation while retaining the playful shapes and approachable chew associated with Squashies.

Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy straight from the bag as a bright, fruit-driven alternative to heavier gummy candies. The three shapes and flavor profiles make Tropical particularly good for sharing, candy bowls, parties and mixed confectionery selections. For customers accustomed to American gummies, it offers a useful middle ground: more structured and chewy than the softest Squashies, but still comparatively light and easy to eat.