Reed's Ginger Candy Chews

These Reed's Ginger Candy Chews boast "all natural" and "gluten free." They can be found at wegmans though I'm not sure about the price. The packaging is a small box jam packed with nine smaller individually wrapped chews. The box says it is a product of Indonesia. Reed's is best known for their Jamaican Ginger Beer and their overall promoting of ginger. According to ReedsGingerBrew.com, ginger is used as a traditional way to improve digestion, cure motion and morning sickness, and for general health. The latest research shows ginger to be anti-cancer, used to lower cholesterol, and used as arthritis medicine.

I had no idea ginger had such medicinal properties. I was more intrigued with the uniqueness of the product. The flavor, I imagined, would be unlike anything I have previously tried.

Upon opening one of the chews, there was no scent whatsoever. I even brought it right under nose to take a whiff.. still nothing. But, they say don't judge a book by the cover, so I had high hopes. I certainly was not let down. The chew is coated in a white powder, what I assume to be sugar and starch, to prevent sticking to the package. The texture is extremely chewy, so much that I struggled to bite off a piece. Once it was in my mouth, I decided to spare my teeth and just suck on it. The flavor is deliciously spicy and sweet, just as the box had anticipated. I can't eat more than a small bite at a time because the flavor is so intensely gingery. I adore these.

I love the list of ingredients: Sugar, Ginger, Tapioca Starch. Pure simplicity.

Nutrition Facts: A serving is one chew, nine servings per container. Each chew is 25 calories, 0 calories from fat, 6g carbohydrates, 3g sugar.

These chews are a nice change of pace from my typical fruity/chocolatey (but not together usually) preferences. I love how long they last and that they are only 25 calories. I rate these a 9 out of 10 and will definitely buy them again.