Swedish Candy Words Every Fan Should Know
Godis, lösgodis, lördagsgodis, salmiak, skum: a quick glossary of the Swedish candy words every fan should know.
The key Swedish candy words are godis (candy), lösgodis (loose pick-and-mix sold by weight), lördagsgodis (Saturday candy), salmiak (salty licorice), skum (foam candy), and lakrits (licorice). Learn these six and you can navigate any Swedish candy wall.
The essential words
Godis means candy. Lösgodis is loose pick-and-mix. Lördagsgodis is Saturday candy.
Flavor and type words
Salmiak is salty licorice, skum is foam candy, and lakrits is licorice.
Put them to use
With the vocabulary down, build a bag and order like a local.
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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 7/13/2026