The humble sherbet lemon. I’m not sure there are many better sweets out there.
You’ve got that lovely, long-lasting hard outer shell. Then, just as you settle into that flavour, the shell thins or cracks, and you hit that zesty sherbet fizz. It’s an instant shift from calm to chaos, and it keeps your taste buds interested.
That reaction, when the fizz hits your tongue, feels like a tiny party going off in your mouth.
They’re never too sweet, which makes them dangerously moreish. Worth keeping in mind they’re around 20–25 kcal each.
Per sweet:
- Calories: 20–25 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 5–6g
- Sugars: 4–5g
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
They also work brilliantly as a palate cleanser, and you’ve got the citrus base to thank for that.
There’s something genuinely interesting about them. Proper nostalgic too. I spent plenty of time in sweet shops in the 70s, and these always stood out.
I’m struggling to think of a better sweet. I was fond of a Fizz Bomb back in the day… but that’s one for another post.
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