10 classic Halloween sweets every Scottish child will remember
Scots kids love nothing more than to collect a giant haul of sweeties in exchange for a trick or treat on Halloween night. Whether it's a fun gooey caramel Taz Bar or super sour Soor Plooms, October 31 is the date every child eagerly awaits to satisfy their sweet tooth with a giant mixed bag of confectionary each year. We've compliled a list of classic childhood favourites loved by generations of guisers.
Wham Bars
An absolute classic amongst children born in the 80s, the multi-coloured pink chew bar in a Comic-style wrapper left your tongue tingling with it's sharp zingy flavour - and this golden oldie is still a hit at Halloween.
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Taz Bars which were basically a caramel Freddo were a good old favourite. The milk chocolate bars with a soft caramel center are one that retro fans always look back on fondly.
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Soor Plooms were a playtime favourite for many. The bright green boiled sweets certainly left you with a sour taste in your mouth but, just like Pringles, once you pop, you can't stop - even when your jaw began to ache.
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The sweet of the 60’s, Kola Cubes left many a child in danger of a chipped tooth due to it's solid construction - but the sweet taste is oh so good every time.
SuppliedCurly Wurly
Featuring a hard chewy braided caramel center covered in milk chocolate, the Curly Wurly was a staple in the Halloween bucket and like many a chocolate bar, was much bigger than it is today. The classic 80s TV commercial gave everyone a giggle too.
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Jazzies are an oldie but a goodie that are still enjoyed in many a cinema pick n mix today. Kids can't get enough of the simple white chocolate button decorated with candy bits.
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Still gracing the sweetie shelves today the tasty sherbet treat complete with black licorice to dip is still the same as it ever was - just with updated packaging.
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A refreshing find in your Halloween sweetie collection, Flying Saucers are pick n mix royalty which will never lose their appeal.
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The Chomp bar is a piece of classic British confectionery consisting of a soft, chewy caramel center enrobed in smooth milk chocolate - a bargain at 25p!
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The tangy Swizzels Double Dip Orange and Cherry sherbet sachet was a personal favourite and - fun fact - towards the end of the 1980s hit peak popularity becoming the best selling sweet in Ireland.
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