Crispy Sweet Candy — Crunchy Shell, Bright Flavors, Shelf-Popping Color
- Myungjun Kim
- Oct 16
- 2 min read
A satisfying crunch in every piece. Crispy Sweet Candy features a thin, crunchy shell over a sweet, flavorful core—designed to deliver a unique bite that stands out from standard hard candies. Ideal for impulse pegs, cinema & convenience, and party/gift assortments.
Why it sells
Crunchy texture differentiates from classic hard candy/gummies
Color-forward presentation that photographs well for social/UGC
Multiple pack formats (pouch, PET jar, minis) for broad channel fit
One-Box Pilot to validate velocity before scale-up
Recommended placements
Checkout pegs · Convenience/cinema counters · Party aisles · Gift/novelty gondolas
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Spec (for buyers)
Product type: Crunch-shell candy (hard/pressed core)
Flavor sets (std.): Strawberry · Lemon · Green Apple · Grape · Mango (customizable)
Texture: Thin crisp shell → quick crunch; sweet core finish
Piece size / wt.: ~1.5–2.0 cm; ~3–5 g per piece (individually wrapped or loose-in-jar)
Pack sizes: 80–120 g pouch (window optional); 200–350 g PET jar; mini gift box (8–12 ct)
Case pack: 12–24 units/master (by pack type)
Shelf life: 12–18 months (cool & dry)
Allergens: None typically present; manufactured in a facility that may process milk/soy (confirm via COA)
Origin: KR/CN (factory-dependent)
HS Code (ref.): 1704.90 (Sugar confectionery, not containing cocoa)
Docs / Compliance
Labeling (US): FDA 21 CFR 101 — Nutrition Facts, ingredients (descending), allergens, net wt., lot/date code, COO
Barcoding: GS1/UPC per retail unit; inner/outer carton labels
Certificates: COA, ingredient list; MSDS on request
MOQ & Lead Time
MOQ: One-Box Pilot (3–5 master cartons) → standard 3,000–5,000 units (by pack type)
Lead time: Pilot 2–3 weeks ex-factory; repeat 4–6 weeks; DDP available
> Customization: shell thickness (crunch level), flavor map, color ratio, sugar/shine finish, pouch vs jar artwork, seasonal sleeves, 12–24 ct counter display.
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Label & QC Checklist (Quick)
Front: product name, Net Wt. (oz/g), window (optional)
Back: Nutrition Facts, ingredients, allergen statement, origin, importer, lot/date code
AQL 2.5 (per lot): weight ±5%; wrap/jar seal integrity; color ΔE tolerance; breakage rate ≤2% in transit
Transit tests: heat/humidity (summer) to prevent sticking/bleed; jar drop test 1.2 m ×3
Sensory targets: audible crunch on first bite; no excessive sharp shards; flavor intensity within spec








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