FAQ: Our Recipe

Our Recipe

Are SmartSweets made in Canada?

SmartSweets proudly manufactures most of our innovative, low-sugar candies in Canada with imported ingredients. All of our plant-based gummy products are made in Canada from imported ingredients, including:

Sweet Fish
Peach Rings
Sourmelon Bites
Tropical Sours
Cinnamon Bears
Cola Gummies
Barbie™ x SmartSweets Pink Lemonade Dream Gummies

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Are SmartSweets plant-based?

We're so happy to offer a variety of plant-based #KickSugar candy options! Our Gummy Worms and Fruity Gummy Bears contain gelatin and are not plant-based. Everything else is plant-based (vegan friendly)! That's Sweet Fish, Sour Blast Buddies, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, Tropical Sours, Barbie x SmartSweets Pink Lemonade Dream, SweetChews, Cinnamon Bears, Caramels, and Lollipops.

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Are SmartSweets kosher?

SmartSweets are not certified kosher. Our Gummy Worms and Fruity Gummy Bears contain gelatin and are not plant-based. Everything else is plant-based (vegan friendly)! That's Sweet Fish, Sour Blast Buddies, Peach Rings, Sourmelon Bites, Tropical Sours, Barbie x SmartSweets Pink Lemonade Dream, SweetChews, Cinnamon Bears, Caramels, and Lollipops.

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Does SmartSweets use sugar alcohols?

No! This includes no sugar alcohols as bulking agents in our ingredients.

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Are SmartSweets safe for those with peanut/tree nut allergies?

Caramels contain coconut as an ingredient. All other Canadian #KickSugar candy flavours are currently made without any CFIA regulated top major food allergens as ingredients. We try our best to use allergen-free facilities that do not process the major food allergens identified by Canadian regulatory authorities, however some of our products may be made in facilities that process and handle allergens. Our manufacturing facilities have robust separation and testing programs to ensure there is no cross-contamination. In addition, we add precautionary allergen statements on our packaging if the facility processes or handles the allergens for our consumers to make the right decisions for them. This precautionary statement is currently on our Caramels packaging. If you have severe allergy concerns, please consult your doctor before consuming. Please note that our coconut oil is refined and thus exempt from tree nut labelling as it does not contain any protein content in the finished oil.

Lollipops: We recently expanded the manufacturing of our Lollipops to an allergen free facility, and have removed the allergen statement from our new packaging! Please note that we still have some of our previously manufactured Lollipops in market. If this is a concern for you, look out for the precautionary allergen statement still listed on the older packaging.

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Are SmartSweets Keto friendly?

While we don't innovate for any specific diet, we love that the keto community is part of the mission to Kick Sugar, Keep Candy and have been extremely mindful of feedback. Our recipe has the best overall impact on the body and remains an option with radically less sugar than traditional candy. We are always working our hardest to get the net carbs as low as humanly possible while keeping our pinky promise to you: delicious candy you know and love with no artificial sweeteners, added sugar or sugar alcohols. We can't wait to hear how SmartSweets works for you!

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Do SmartSweets contain IMO?

Yes we use isomalto-oligosaccharides (also known as IMO or soluble tapioca fiber from IMO). It is an amazing replacement for the corn syrup that is found in traditional candy, and plays an important role in allowing us to kick as many grams of sugar as possible while not causing stomach upset. In Canada, it is classified as part fiber, part non-digestible carb.

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Will SmartSweets spike my blood sugar?

Your blood sugar should increase to the expected amount for the net carbs on the nutrition label.

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Once opened, how long do SmartSweets last?

Because our candy is proudly made with no preservatives or additives, SmartSweets will begin to harden if left exposed to air once opened. When sealed, SmartSweets are shelf-stable for 12-24 months depending on the flavour.

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How do you test for sugar?

When we test for sugar, we test for many types of sugar such as Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Lactose, Maltose, Galactose, and Isomaltose. We do this extensive testing because if we didn't test sugar in this way, we would be under-declaring our grams of sugar by as much as 3 times!

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Who regulates your products?

SmartSweets products are regulated by Health Canada and the CFIA in Canada.

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Do I need to be careful about how many pouches I consume because of the high amounts of fiber?

Unlike traditional candy where fiber is nowhere to be seen, our candy has approx 16-22g of fiber per 45-50g bag in Canada. Fiber offers so many benefits but for some of us our digestive systems are particularly sensitive to consuming high quantities of fiber in one sitting. Word to the wise - if you are looking to increase your fiber - go slow! it’s advised to do so gradually over the course of a few weeks to allow your system to adjust without side effects.

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Why is offering plant-based options so important to you?

The simple answer is that we know this is important to you - our community - and we want to extend the benefits of traditional candy with radically less sugar to those who are plant-based who until now have been extremely limited in the candy they can enjoy.

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Why do you have different recipes for your candy in Canada and the US?

Ingredient regulation and availability varies by country, so we have different recipes in Canada and the US so we can continue to innovate #KickSugar candy for both countries!

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Has the portion size changed?

Our 50g (1.8oz) bags remain one serving for the whole bag. *Note Caramels and SweetsChews are 45g and are one serving for the whole bag.

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Will you continue to evolve your recipes?

We will continue to disrupt the candy aisle and offer a choice with radically less sugar than traditional candy. When you look at the label for traditional candy, usually the first ingredient is sugar. When you have goals this big and bold, it requires a lot of innovation. Innovation requires testing, experimenting and lots of iterations - we just don’t stop! It’s in our DNA. We are committed to using cutting edge ingredients in our recipes and will continue to evolve with new candies and tweaks to existing recipes over time.

Sustainability

How is SmartSweets working toward greater sustainability?

SmartSweets has proudly partnered with rePurpose Global, the world’s largest network of plastic recovery projects. This partnership is one step in our broader commitment to sustainability, helping us reduce our environmental footprint. Learn more about our partnership here.

Shipping

Which carrier do you ship with?

As of May 5, 2025, all Canadian orders will be shipped via Purolator. We will not be able to ship to PO Boxes at this time.

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How long do orders take to deliver?

Orders are currently taking 2-3 business days to fulfill and then 1-5 business days to deliver, depending on where you live. You will get a tracking number in your inbox as soon as your #KickSugar candy is on its way to you! We are working super hard to get you your order as safely and efficiently as possible! Thanks so much for bearing with us.

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Do you ship overseas?

We currently ship to all US states except for Alaska and Hawaii (via SmartSweets.com) and to Canada (via SmartSweets.ca).

My Account & Extras

How do I login to my account?

Click the menu icon on the top right hand side of the homepage for the "login" option to appear. Click "login" and fill in email and password. If you don't have an account click "register" to create an account. If you forgot your password, click "forgot your password?" and an email prompting you to reset your password will appear in your inbox within 5 minutes (check your spam if it's not showing up!).

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How do I change my address on my account?

Login to your account (see "how do I login to my account" if your unsure how to do this), select "View Addresses" to edit and delete existing an address, or add a new address. Keeping up to date information allows for faster checkout & ensures that your sweets make it safely to their new home 😊.

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