Jan 08 2014.
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“Who can take a sunrise, sprinkle it with dew, Cover it with choc'late and a miracle or two... The Candy Man can 'cause he mixes it with love and makes the world taste good...” And just like the lyrics from Sammy Davis Jr.’s famous ‘The Candy Man’ everything does get better with a little candy and gummies of course!
In Sri Lanka however, there aren’t many options when it comes to purchasing some good quality candy but things are changing especially with the introduction of Candy Planet.
Candy Planet is a cute little candy store situated in Battaramulla. They specialise in gummies but they also have a variety of delicious candy.
The store, which opened its doors on December 14, 2013 is run by husband and wife duo, Tammy and Kaushal Baddegama. All the gummies in the store are made in the USA and are fat-free and gluten-free.
“The sour range is very popular, especially among the kids,” Kaushal says adding that he has over 30 varieties of gummies in his small store.
Even though they have a variety of candy it’s the gummies that Kaushal and Tammy focus on. “Our kids are crazy about gummies,” Kaushal says adding that after working for years in the corporate sector, it was finally time to start something of his own and gummies was the answer.
Candy Planet is more or less every kid’s dream – apart from the gummies like Gummy Bears, they also have lollypops, candy bars, taffy, gumballs, rock candy, and the original Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, in 49 flavours.
If you are interested in getting some gummies or candy, you need to head to their store in Battaramulla but in future, Kaushal plans to start a delivery service where even kids can place their order on line and get their choice of candy and gummies delivered to their doorstep.
I liked most of what I tried but I have a soft corner for Gummy Bears and Candy Planet has a range of flavours, from Apple, Orange, Grapefruit, Strawberry, Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Peach, Grape, Banana and Mango just to name a few.
While they also have gummies shaped as Worms, Butterflies and even Frogs! Having tasted gummies in the US myself, I must say that they have proper gummies, while their products are priced reasonably.
If you are a Twizzlers fan, then you must try out the real deal, Hershey’s strawberry flavoured Twizzlers.
While their sour range is pretty darn super too, from Sour Sanded Gummy Rings in four flavours (Apple, Watermelon, Blueberry and Cherry) and a dream come true for a gummy lover like me – Chocolate Coated Gummy Bears. These delectable goodies are dipped in real milk chocolate and come in an assortment of flavours namely Apricot, Orange, Marshmallow, Strawberry-Banana, Raspberry and Strawberry.
These aside they also have candy from the Wonka range – Gobstoppers, Nerds, Pixy Sticks, Fun Dips, Laffy Taffy in four flavours) and Runts.
For more details check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/candyplanetsrilanka?fref=ts
By Natasha Fernandopulle
Pics by Kanishke Ganewatte
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Sweet! says:
Jan 10, 2014 at 12:00 amInteresting.....'fat free" candy...ha!ha! What about all that sugar??
Sabeeha says:
Feb 24, 2014 at 12:00 amIt is a wonderful shop i think looks nice. Anyway are your'll halal? and can your'll deliver?
fazla says:
Jun 16, 2014 at 12:00 ammouth wtrng........ cn i knw the price pls?
Ishini says:
Aug 19, 2014 at 12:00 amHi, need to wrs the place, and how much is the each 100gms Thanks Ishini
Shamzi says:
Sep 20, 2014 at 12:00 amI've bought Sour strips / 8 varieties of gummy bears and candy pops.. Guys it's very much reasonable and tasty.. Outta the world. Good job candy planet :) :)