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Which Trader Joe's candy should I buy if I want sour gummies?
Look for the exact Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers bag. See the retailer’s flavor description and how to distinguish the sour version from a stock claim.
By finds editorial · 2 min read ·
trader joe’s • product guide
checked september 7, 2026
Look for Trader Joe’s Super Sour Scandinavian Swimmers, SKU 065556, if you want the sour version of the fish-shaped gummy candy. The exact words “Super Sour” matter. Trader Joe’s presents this as a distinct follow-up to its regular Scandinavian Swimmers.
This is a product-identification and flavor guide based on the current official record, checked September 7, 2026. The personal tasting inventory used for these articles does not contain a tasting of this candy, so there is no firsthand sourness score here.
What flavors are in the sour bag?
The retailer record associates four flavors with four shapes:
| Shape | Retailer-listed flavor |
|---|---|
| Starfish | Red berry |
| Dolphin | Huckleberry |
| Tang fish | Orange |
| Clam shell | Strawberry |
Those are the retailer’s flavor labels. We have not conducted a blind identification test to see whether tasters can distinguish all four, or compared the sourness with other candy brands.
How can I avoid buying the wrong bag?
Use the complete product name and the SKU when asking about it. A comment that says only “Swimmers” may refer to a different version. Save the exact sour product before shopping so you can compare the package wording in the aisle.
Trader Joe’s online record lists $3.99 for the 14-ounce bag at the September 7 check. Confirm the price and availability at your own store; this is an online snapshot, not a nationwide shelf survey.
Is it discontinued?
The official product record was still available on September 7. That establishes an online listing at that time, not local stock or a promise of permanent availability. Our product-status page addresses the shopper question about whether the sour bag has disappeared.
What should I note after trying it?
Record the exact bag, which flavors stood out to you, and whether the sourness was too much, too little or about right for your preference. Those are suggested prompts, not tasting results from this article.
The retailer directs storage in a cool, dry place. Follow the package you buy for current instructions.
September 7, 2026: first publication. This is desk reporting from the full current product record; no personal or group ranking is claimed.
Sources
- Trader Joe's official product record, SKU 065556, checked September 7, 2026
- One finds editor’s actual tasting notes and personal category ranks, September 7, 2026 snapshot
- finds App Store listing, checked September 7, 2026
