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Sockerbit: The Swedish Sugar-Cube Candy

Sockerbit means sugar cube in Swedish, and it names a soft, sugar-coated candy classic. Here is what sockerbit is and where it fits.

By Gustav Lindqvist, Candy Master· 3 min read
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Quick answer

Sockerbit means sugar cube in Swedish, and it refers to a soft, foam-style candy rolled in sugar, a gentle pick-and-mix classic. Light, sweet, and not sour or salty, sockerbitar are an easy, kid-friendly piece in any Swedish candy bag.

What is a sockerbit?

A soft, sugar-coated foam candy. The name literally means sugar cube, and the texture is springy and mild, a cousin of Swedish foam candy (skum).

Where it fits

Sockerbitar are the easy, sweet end of a pick-and-mix bag, a nice counterpoint to sour and salty pieces. See what Swedish candy is.

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Gustav Lindqvist

Gustav Lindqvist · Candy Master

Gustav grew up in Sweden on a strict Saturday-candy schedule, mixing his lördagsgodis bag at the lösgodis wall before he could spell salmiak. He has spent years tasting his way across Scandinavian candy, and now curates the range at TheSweetsTruck, from BUBS sour skulls to the saltiest licorice most people cannot finish.

Last updated 7/1/2026