The history of the Ferrara
Pan Candy Company has Salvatore Ferrara coming to
We don't know how far down the
family line or how many cousins removed you have to go in order to arrive at
Juicy Oozers Sour Gummy Fun Bugs, but we have a feeling this probably
wasn't in Salvatore Ferrara's vision for the future of his company, even one
that included a "wide variety of confections." The bug-shaped
gummies were launched in February of this year under the company's
Perhaps the most disturbing part of
the packaging is the cricket-type bug on the front, kicking it back all chill
with his arms behind his head, while his stomach is exploding juicy ooze.
We can't quite call the bug's expression "happy," though a hint of a
smile plays at his lips. We're wandering in the creepy territory of anthropomorphized
food here, but our love for sour gummy candies requires us to look
past this and go for the goo.
Once out of the package, the sour sugar sanding makes the bugs fairly indistinguishable as such, lucky for us. Similar to the Starburst GummiBursts in composition, the bugs actually deliver a better treat. The coating provides a slight crunch and counterbalances the chewy body and the oozy, liquid center. Sourness is key, and these pack a satisfying jolt to the tongue. The four flavors -- cherry, watermelon, green apple and strawberry -- are all yummy, though the yellow hue of the watermelon is disorienting. In spite of the gimmicky packaging and idea, these little bugs make a tasty treat.
So fear not, Signor Ferrara:
your great-great-grand nephew twice removed has done you good.
Would we finish the package? Yes
Would we buy again? We would!
Rating: 4 out of 5
