How to Build the Perfect Pick 'N' Mix Bag
Written byPoppin Candy
Countless pieces of candy to choose from. One bag. Absolutely no pressure.
Okay, maybe a little bit. Building a Pick 'N' Mix bag is one of the best parts of ordering candy online, but it's surprisingly easy to get halfway through and realise you've picked eleven different types of gummy. Still delicious, just a little repetitive.
The good news is you don't need to overthink it. Here's how to build a Pick 'N' Mix you'll love, with a great mix of flavours, textures and favourites.
Start With Your Favourites
Obvious? Maybe. But when you're looking at loads of different options it's weirdly tempting to pick loads of stuff that just looks cool and forget the candy you actually love.
Pick two or three you'd be genuinely annoyed to run out of first. Whether that's Fizzy Jelly Filled Bears, Chocolate Boulders, Squashies or BUBS Skulls, make those your starting point. Then build the rest of your bag around them.
Don't Make It All Gummies
Gummies are popular for a reason, and there's nothing wrong with filling your bag with your favourites. But if everything has the same chewy texture, the bag can start to feel a little repetitive by the time you're a few handfuls in.
A few different textures make all the difference. Foam sweets like BUBS Skulls, Peach Foam Dreamsicles and Sour Foam UFOs are soft and light. Chocolate Boulders, Cocoa Rocks and Bobby Rainbow Rocks add a bit of crunch, while Fizzy Jelly Filled Cola Cans bring that sugary coating before you get to the chewy centre. Then you've got sweets like Strawberry Chalk Hearts and Watermelon Crumbles, which have a crumbly texture that breaks things up even more.
You don't need to overhaul your whole bag, either. Just mixing in a few different types of sweets keeps things interesting from the first handful to the last, so every grab feels a little different.
Always Add One Obscure Candy
Leave a bit of room for something you've never tried. Doesn't have to be a lot. One scoop of something you've never seen before.
Worst case, you don't love it and you've wasted one scoop. Best case, you've just found your new favourite candy and every Pick 'N' Mix from now on is better.
Bag, Bowl, Platter or Snackle Box?
Before you start picking your sweets, it's worth deciding how you want to enjoy them. Choosing the right option first makes putting your Pick 'N' Mix together much easier.
If it's just for you, a bag is the obvious choice. You can fill it with all your favourites without worrying about how it looks. If you're sharing at home, a bowl gives everyone plenty to dig into, while a platter is ideal for parties, with all the sweets spread out and easy to grab. If you're buying a gift, a Snackle Box keeps your candy in its own compartment, so the different flavours and textures stay neatly separated until it's opened.
Candy Platters & Bowls, Snackle Boxes
Give BUBS a Try
If you've seen Swedish candy all over TikTok, you've probably already come across BUBS. They're famous for their soft, foamy texture and bold flavours, and they're unlike anything you'll usually find in a UK corner shop.
The Sour Raspberry and Lemon Foam Skulls are the classics and the best place to start. If you fancy trying a few more, Wild Strawberry and Pomegranate Foam Ovals and Sour Dizzy Bubblegum Foam Skulls are well worth adding to your mix. Better yet, much of the BUBS range is vegan, gluten free and halal friendly, making it an easy choice when you're buying for friends or family with different dietary requirements.
You don't need loads, either. Adding two or three different BUBS candies brings plenty of variety and gives your Pick 'N' Mix something a little different without taking over the whole bag.
Picking the Perfect Pick 'N' Mix for Someone Else
Putting together a Pick 'N' Mix for someone else takes a slightly different approach. Rather than filling the bag with your own favourites, think about giving them a bit of everything. A good mix of colours, flavours and textures makes opening the bag feel even more fun.
If it's for younger children, stick with sweets they'll already know and enjoy. Foam sweets, fizzy favourites like Fizzy Rainbow Bears and Fizzy Rainbow Bottles, plus a couple of chocolate treats such as Chocolate-Coated Gummy Bears, are all popular choices.
If you're buying for someone with dietary requirements, it's easy to put together a mix they'll genuinely enjoy. Every piece of candy is clearly labelled as vegan, vegetarian, halal, gluten free or dairy free where appropriate, so you can pick with confidence and put together a selection that suits them.
Buying for someone who's always on the lookout for something new? Throw in a few BUBS or some freeze-dried candy. Even seasoned sweet fans are often surprised by something they haven't tried before.
Now Go Make Yours!
Start with a few sweets you already know you love, mix in something with a different flavour or texture, then leave room for one you've never tried before. Whether you're putting together a small bag for yourself or a platter to share, it's all about creating a mix you'll enjoy.
At the end of the day, there isn't a right or wrong way to build a Pick 'N' Mix. Everyone has their own favourites, and no two bags ever turn out exactly the same. That's what makes every bag worth looking forward to.
Some of our favourites
Written byPoppin Candy
Hi, I’m Poppin Candy, Managing Director! I work closely with the team to support them through the delivering of our products. I also collaborate closely with our clients to ensure the candies they want are able to be delivered to the highest quality standards.
