I decided for my next taste test I would try another Haribo product, the Raspberries. I have heard so many good things about these that I almost placed a large order online for my next taste test since it was so much cheaper. However, while shopping at my local Wegman's earlier this afternoon, I noticed that they actually sold these in their bulk candy aisle. I picked up a small batch and I have to say, I am glad I didn't place that large order. I found the outer nonpareil candy coating to be very unpleasant, it diluted the flavor of an already weak gummy and added a chalky aftertaste. I also didn't note much of a difference between the red and the black, which I thought were supposed to be two different flavors, raspberries and blackberries. I did note that the package only says raspberries so maybe the color difference is for decoration only. This gummy was a huge disappointment for me taste wise. These are very pretty though, and would make a great topper for cupcakes or something.
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Texture: The texture of the gummy inside seemed to be the regular firm Haribo gummies, similar to the Gold Bears. It was a little hard to tell with the nonpareil outer coating which made the whole thing chalky and dry.
Flavors: The berries are decorated to look like raspberries and blackberries, however I didn't notice a difference in flavor. As noted above, the package only says Raspberries, so even though there are two different colors, I believe this to be a one flavor product.
Cost: $0.36/oz at Wegman's
Availability: These aren't as widespread as the Gold Bears, but they are easily located at candy shops and grocery stores. Several online retailers also carry these at decent rates.
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