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Watermelon sweets come in a lot of formats: fizzy, sour, chewy, crunchy, vegan and halal. Whether you're after a £1 pick and mix bag, a sour American import or a 1Kg bulk bag for a party, you've got plenty to choose from.
Here at Sweets and Candy, we've rounded up eight of our favourite watermelon sweets from across the range so you don't have to trawl through the full catalogue yourself.
What Makes These Watermelon Sweets Worth Trying?
We've picked eight watermelon sweets that cover every craving: budget-friendly £1 bags, bulk 1Kg share bags, American imports and dietary-friendly options. Here's what each one does well.
Fizzy Watermelons (120g)
The go-to. These jelly sweets are shaped like watermelon slices with a fizzy covering. If you like your sweets with a bit of a tang, these deliver.
Best for: anyone who wants a cheap, cheerful starting point. At £1.00 a bag, they're great for party bags, cinema trips or a Friday night treat bowl.
Watermelon Slices (120g)
The non-fizzy version. Same watermelon slice shape, but without the fizzy coating. If you're not a fan of sour sweets, these are the ones to go for.
Best for: anyone who prefers a gentler chew. Also available in a passion fruit version if you want to try a different flavour.
Watermelon Millions (55g)
Small bag, big flavour. Millions are a retro favourite that's still going strong. The watermelon version is refreshingly fruity, and each piece is tiny and chewy. They're vegan and vegetarian-friendly too.
Best for: snacking on the go. The 55g bag is easy to grab when you're heading out.
Watermelon Slices 1Kg Bag
The bulk option. A full kilogram of watermelon slices with a fondant-style centre. Great for sharing with family, friends or co-workers, and a solid choice for parties and weddings.
Best for: events, office-sharing bowls or anyone who knows a small bag won't last five minutes.
Halal Fizzy Watermelon (1Kg)
The inclusive pick. Made with certified halal gelatine, these are sugar-coated watermelon jelly sweets in the shape of watermelon slices.
Best for: anyone following halal dietary requirements who doesn't want to miss out on the fizzy watermelon experience. A thoughtful addition to mixed sweet platters for Eid celebrations.
Sour Patch Kids Watermelon (56g)
The American favourite. The watermelon version delivers that sour-then-sweet experience the brand is known for: a sour sugar coating that gives way to a soft, sweet chew underneath.
Best for: sour sweet fans. The 56g bag is a decent taster size before you commit to a bigger pack.
Airheads Watermelon Bar (15.6g)
The chewy American import. Airheads bars have a taffy-like texture. The packaging says "twist them, fold them, mould them, eat them", and that's a fair description of how they work. Vegan and vegetarian friendly.
Best for: anyone who wants something different from gummies and jellies.
Nerds Watermelon & Cherry (47g)
The crunchy one. Nerds are tiny balls of crunchy candy that come in random sizes and shapes, with a tangy, sweet and sour flavour. Each box has two flavours separated so you can eat watermelon and cherry on their own or mix them together. At £1.49, they're a low-risk way to try something new.
Best for: texture variety. Been eating nothing but gummies and chews lately? Nerds offer a satisfying crunch that changes things up.
Ready to stock up? Browse our full pick and mix range to build your own watermelon selection, or grab a 1Kg bag and skip straight to sharing.
How Do These Watermelon Sweets Compare?
| Sweet | Size | Price | Type | Texture | Vegan | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fizzy Watermelons | 120g | £1.00 | Pick and mix | Fizzy jelly | No | No |
| Watermelon Slices | 120g | £1.00 | Pick and mix | Soft chew | No | No |
| Watermelon Millions | 55g | £1.00 | Retro | Chewy | Yes | No |
| Watermelon Slices 1Kg | 1Kg | £5.99 | Bulk bag | Soft fondant | No | No |
| Halal Fizzy Watermelon | 1Kg | £5.99 | Bulk bag | Fizzy jelly | No | Yes |
| Sour Patch Kids Watermelon | 56g | £1.49 | American import | Sour gummy | No | No |
| Airheads Watermelon Bar | 15.6g | £0.10 | American import | Taffy/chewy | Yes | No |
| Nerds Watermelon & Cherry | 47g | £1.49 | American import | Crunchy | No | No |
Prices correct at time of writing and subject to change. We offer free UK delivery on orders over £25.
Why Are Watermelon Sweets So Popular in the UK?
There's a lot of variety within this single flavour. You can start at £1.00 for a 120g pick and mix bag and work your way up to a 1Kg bulk bag. You can go fizzy, sour, crunchy or chewy. You can stick with British retro sweets or branch into American imports like Sour Patch Kids and Airheads.
And if you've got dietary requirements to think about, we stock vegan options (Watermelon Millions, Airheads) and halal options (Halal Fizzy Watermelon).
Whether you're filling party bags, building a pick and mix bowl or just sorting out a 3pm craving, there's something here that fits.
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