Harlekijntjes: little faces, big liquorice joy
Behind the cheerful face of Harlekijntjes lies a story from Nijkerk. Discover its history, soft sweet flavour and your next liquorice moment.
Koetjesreep: a little bar with a long story
The blue wrapper and cow make Koetjesreep recognisable.
The history of the stroopwafel: a Gouda classic
A crisp waffle, a sweet filling and the aroma of coffee: for many people, a stroopwafel belongs to a comforting break.
From trekdrop to Strekdrop: a nostalgic discovery
Some sweets are remembered for how you ate them as well as how they tasted.
Sugar-free sweets: what does the label say?
A sweet taste without a traditional sugar recipe is what many people look for in sugar-free sweets.
Vegan sweets: what does it mean and what should you check?
Vegan sweets contain no ingredients of animal origin.
Wine gums: fruity classics and sugar-free varieties
Wine gums are part of the fruity sweet tradition many people associate with Britain.
Gluten-free sweets: understanding the label
‘Gluten-free’ has a defined meaning in the European Union.
Colours in sweets: how to read the label
Colour makes a sweet recognisable, but does not tell you exactly what is inside.
Matthijs: Dutch confectionery history since 1920
On 14 January 1920, Walther Matthijs began developing his own liquorice recipes at home.
Wilhelmina sugar-free peppermint: information and availability
Looking for the Wilhelmina sugar-free peppermint roll?
