In Sweden, candy shopping is a weekly ritual. Lösgodis (literally “loose candy”) is the wall of bins in every supermarket where you grab a paper bag and fill it with exactly the pieces you want. It is the heart of lördagsgodis, the Saturday candy tradition, and the reason Swedish candy aisles feel like a treasure hunt.
That pick-and-mix idea has crossed the Atlantic, and a growing number of US stores now let you build your own Swedish candy mix online. They do it in very different ways, though: some sell by the portion, some by the bag, and prices per ounce vary more than you might expect. Here is how each option works, what it costs, and how to get the best value.
Swedish Candy Land
Swedish Candy Land is the most direct online stand-in for a Swedish lösgodis wall. Our store directory lists it as a US online store with bulk pick-n-mix, and its website backs that up with a dedicated CREATE YOUR OWN section next to its PICK-N-MIX category.
The way it works: you buy pre-portioned pick-and-mix bags by theme or brand rather than scooping loose candy by weight. Its BUBS Pick-N-Mix comes in a 1/2 lb bag ($12.99 on the storefront, in stock) and a 1 lb bag ($16.99 in our price tracking), both vegan and gluten-free. The site also advertises no import or duty fees and a free mystery gift on orders. Handy if you are building a big order for a party.
SwedishCandy.com
SwedishCandy.com is better described as a curated-mix shop than a build-your-own bar. Its lineup leans on big, ready-made mixes: the BUBS Swedish Candy Mix – 4.4 lb ($84.99, about $19.28/lb) and the Sweet Candy Mix Gelatine-Free 1.1 lb ($34.99), plus sour and fruity mixes in the same size. That makes it a good pick when you want a bulk base for a party bowl and are happy to let someone else choose the lineup. It is not the place to hand-pick individual varieties one by one. As a smaller ready-made alternative to building your own, Sötsak sells ready-made 1 lb mix bags ($19.99).
Mums Candy
Mums Candy sells Swedish candy mixes online, including gelatin-free options. The standout for pick-and-mix fans is the All-In-One Party Mix: a 2.5 lb bag at $79.00 (about $31.60/lb in our price tracking). Like SwedishCandy.com, Mums is about pre-set mixes rather than scooping your own, but the gelatin-free range is a genuine differentiator if that matters to your household.
Sprouts Farmers Market (in-store)
Worth knowing even though it is not online: Sprouts has partnered with Sockerbit to bring genuine Swedish pick-and-mix to its bulk department: 12 varieties, 4 of them exclusive to Sprouts, across 17 stores in California and Florida, according to our guide to buying Swedish candy in US stores. If you live near one, it is the closest thing to a real Swedish candy wall on this side of the Atlantic.
Other places to buy Swedish pick-and-mix online
Our price comparison tracks our partner stores above. The shops below are not in our comparison, but they are worth knowing about when you are hunting for a true build-your-own mix. We mention them for completeness.
BonBon. The New York Swedish candy company runs a “Mix Your Own” section online that works just like its stores: you choose individual varieties, each sold as a 4 oz portion for $4.95 (about $19.80/lb equivalent). It is the most literal digital version of standing in front of the bins. You decide the exact lineup, piece by piece. The same company makes the BonBon Originals line now sold at Target.
Sockerbit. The NYC-based chain famous for its pick-and-mix walls sells curated mixes through its webshop rather than a full build-your-own (its mixes run about $20) with free delivery on orders over $60. It is also the company supplying the pick-and-mix bins at Sprouts.
Nantasket Sweets. This small shop’s whole pitch is buying authentic Swedish candy online to build your own pick-and-mix, with individual varieties starting around $4.50. It ships nationwide and offers free shipping on orders over $99 to Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut.
How to get the best value
Compare price per ounce. Bulk pre-packed mixes usually beat per-piece pricing on a pure $/oz basis. But only if you will actually eat everything in the bag.
Check shipping thresholds. A slightly bigger order can unlock free shipping and bring the effective price per ounce down more than any single discount.
Mix sour and sweet for variety. The best pick-and-mix bags balance tongue-tingling sours with mellow sweets and foam. Start with the sour candy and sweet candy sections to build a shortlist.
Start small, then scale. Order a half-pound bag first to find your favorites, then stock up on the big 2–4 lb mixes once you know what you like.
Ready to build yours? Compare all Swedish candy products with live prices from our partner stores, and check the full store directory to see every place we track.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swedish pick-and-mix?
Pick-and-mix is the English name for lösgodis (“loose candy”) sold from bins by weight. In Sweden it is the centerpiece of lördagsgodis, the Saturday candy tradition, where you fill a paper bag with exactly the pieces you want. US online stores recreate the idea with build-your-own sections and themed mix bags.
Which US stores let you build your own mix?
Online, Swedish Candy Land offers a CREATE YOUR OWN section with themed pick-and-mix bags, BonBon sells individual varieties as 4 oz portions through its Mix Your Own page, and Nantasket Sweets lets you combine individual candies into your own mix. In person, Sprouts carries Sockerbit pick-and-mix in the bulk department of select California and Florida stores. SwedishCandy.com and Mums Candy focus on pre-set mixes instead.
Is pick-and-mix cheaper than pre-packed bags?
Usually not on a pure price-per-ounce basis. Big pre-packed mixes tend to cost less per ounce than hand-picked portions. The trade-off is waste: with pick-and-mix you pay only for candy you actually like, so a bag you finish beats a cheaper bag you half-eat. Always compare the per-ounce price before you buy.
How much candy should I order per person?
As a rough guide, a half pound makes a generous movie-night bag for one or two people. For a party, a few ounces per guest is a good starting point for a candy table, and the big 2.5–4.4 lb party mixes cover a crowd. When in doubt, order a little extra. Swedish candy has a way of disappearing.
Building a spread for a party instead? Our guide to Swedish candy for Halloween turns the same pick-and-mix thinking into a spooky buffet, with sour skulls up front and salty licorice saved for the brave.