Trader Joe's Scandinavian Swimmers, Original, 397g

It's the season for swimmers, hooray! And we don't just mean the multitudes who are rushing swimming holes and diving into pools to escape the sweltering heat. We're talking about TJ's Scandinavian Swimmers.

One on the one hand (or shall we say fin), these are typical gummy candies-colourful, sweet, and chewy. On the other, they really are quite extraordinary for a number of reasons...

First, their vibrant hues are not only visually striking, they are also made with colours derived only from naturally available products, such as fruit and vegetable extracts. Second, though they are definitely chewy, they are also softer than many gummies, making each bite a tender delight.

Third, the flavours are truly out-of-this-ocean! (Seriously, there are no seafood flavours here.) Instead, each unique shape has its own distinct and delicious flavour: the orange rockfish are orange-flavored; the blue dolphins taste like huckleberry; the yellow sea horses manifest mango-peach in your mouth; and the red lobsters are berry-not any particular berry, mind you, but all the best berries rolled into one.