Sugus facts for kids
Sugus is a popular brand of chewy candy. It is made by the Wrigley Company, which is famous for many sweet treats. Sugus was first created in 1931 by a Swiss chocolate company called Suchard. Over the years, the brand changed hands a few times. In 1990, Kraft Foods bought Suchard. Then, in 2004, Wrigley bought the candy part of Kraft Foods, which included Sugus.
What Are Sugus Candies Like?
Sugus candies are small and square-shaped. Each candy is about 20 mm (0.79 in) long and wide, and about 7 mm (0.28 in) thick, including its wrapper.
These candies come in many different fruit flavors. Some common ones are lemon, orange, pineapple, raspberry, and cherry. You can tell the flavor by the color of the wrapper. For example, yellow is for lemon, orange for orange, and red for cherry. Each candy has its own colorful wrapper, which makes it easy to pick your favorite!
Where Can You Find Sugus?
Sugus candies are sold in many countries around the world. You can find them in places like Argentina, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, and Thailand.
In Hong Kong and China, the name for Sugus in Chinese means "Swiss candy." This name reminds people that Sugus originally came from Switzerland.
See also
In Spanish: Sugus para niños
