Laces Sweets

Laces Sweets – Long, Chewy and Bursting with Fruity Flavour

Laces Sweets are long, slender strands of chewy confectionery made for twisting, tying, sharing and eating one delicious length at a time. Available in fruity, fizzy and sour varieties, sweet laces have become enduring favourites in pick and mix displays, party bags, sweet hampers and family treat cupboards.

Our collection brings together classic strawberry laces, rainbow laces, apple laces, blue raspberry varieties and tongue-tingling fizzy favourites. Whether you prefer a smooth fruit flavour or a sugar-coated sour lace with considerably more attitude, these playful sweets provide plenty of colour, chew and nostalgia.

What Are Laces Sweets?

Laces Sweets are thin, flexible lengths of confectionery with a soft and chewy texture. Their long shape distinguishes them from conventional gummy pieces, fruit jellies and chew bars, giving them a playful quality that appeals to children and nostalgic adults alike.

They may be sold as individual lengths, folded strands, cut pieces, retail bags or larger pick and mix portions. Depending on the variety, their surface can be smooth or covered with fizzy sugar.

Popular varieties include:

• Strawberry laces
• Red laces
• Rainbow laces
• Apple laces
• Blue raspberry laces
• Cola laces
• Blackcurrant laces
• Cherry laces
• Fizzy laces
• Sour fruit laces
• Mixed-flavour laces
• Filled or fondant-centred laces

Flavours, colours and formats differ between manufacturers, so check the individual product description for the precise variety supplied.

Classic Strawberry Laces

Strawberry laces are among the most recognisable varieties. Their bright red colour, familiar berry flavour and soft chewy texture have made them sweet-shop staples for generations.

They can be eaten straight from the bag, knotted into playful shapes or combined with other Strawberry Sweets to create a fruit-themed pick and mix selection. They also add a bold streak of red to sweet cones, jars and party displays.

Their popularity comes partly from simplicity. There is no filling to negotiate, no shell to crack and no powder waiting to escape onto your clothes—just a long strand of strawberry-flavoured chew.

Rainbow Laces and Mixed Fruit Flavours

Rainbow laces bring several bright colours and fruit-inspired flavours together in one cheerful assortment. They are particularly well suited to children’s parties, unicorn themes, rainbow celebrations and colourful candy displays.

Some rainbow laces contain different colours within one strand, while others are presented as a mixture of single-colour laces. The precise flavours vary, but selections may include combinations inspired by strawberry, raspberry, apple, lemon and orange.

For more ways to build a colour-coordinated or novelty selection, browse our Sweets by Theme.

Fizzy Laces Sweets

Fizzy laces are coated with sugar and food acids to create a tangy finish. The initial sharpness is followed by a sweeter fruit flavour and the familiar soft chew of the lace beneath.

They are ideal for customers who prefer confectionery with a little more bite. Explore our wider range of Fizzy Sweets for more sugar-coated gummies, bottles, belts, pencils and pick and mix favourites.

Available fizzy lace flavours may include strawberry, apple, blue raspberry, rainbow, cherry and mixed fruit. Some provide a gentle tingle, while others appear determined to involve every taste bud in the experience.

Sour Laces for a Sharper Sweet

Sour laces turn the familiar chewy strand into something considerably livelier. Their tangy coating creates an immediate burst of sharp fruit flavour before the sweetness develops.

Fans of mouth-puckering confectionery can explore our full collection of Sour Sweets, featuring fizzy gummies, sour belts, tongue-tingling chews and other boldly flavoured favourites.

Sour laces work particularly well in mixed selections because their sharp coating contrasts with softer foam sweets, smooth gummies and creamy confectionery.

Apple, Blue Raspberry and Fruity Sweet Laces

Fruit flavours give lace sweets much of their variety. Green Apple Sweets often balance sweetness with a crisp, tangy character, while blue raspberry laces deliver the bold berry-style flavour associated with modern blue confectionery.

Other varieties may include grape, cherry, blackcurrant, watermelon, orange or tropical fruit. Combining several flavours creates a colourful pick and mix with plenty of contrast rather than a bag containing several metres of one increasingly familiar taste.

Laces, Belts and Pencil Sweets: What Is the Difference?

These long sweets are related, but their shapes and textures are different:

• Sweet laces are thin, flexible strands that can be twisted or tied.
• Sweet belts are flat, broad strips that are often coated with fizzy sugar.
• Pencil sweets are thicker lengths with a chewy outer layer and a softer fondant-style centre.
• Cables are usually larger filled sweets, available in full-sized or bite-sized pieces.

Laces generally provide the lightest and most flexible chew. Their narrow shape also means they can be used decoratively on cakes, cupcakes and dessert tables more easily than thicker confectionery.

A Favourite Among Chewy Sweet Lovers

The pleasure of a sweet lace lies as much in its texture as its flavour. It bends and stretches slightly before delivering a steady chew, making it quite different from a soft jelly or hard-boiled sweet.

Explore our collection of Chewy Sweets for more fruit chews, bars, cables, pencils, belts and long-lasting confectionery favourites.

Laces Sweets for Pick and Mix

Laces have been fixtures of traditional pick and mix displays for decades. Their length, colour and distinctive shape help them stand out amongst gummy bears, foam sweets, jelly babies and fizzy bottles.

Add them to your favourite Pick and Mix Sweets for a selection with contrasting shapes and textures. Choose several fruit flavours or concentrate on one favourite when variety seems less important than having a respectable quantity of strawberry laces.

Laces can also be folded or loosely coiled inside bags and cups, allowing their full length to be included without requiring packaging the approximate size of a fishing rod.

Sweet Laces for Parties and Celebrations

The bright appearance and playful shape of lace sweets make them excellent additions to children’s parties, cinema nights, school events and celebration tables.

They can be used for:

• Birthday party bags
• Pick and mix cups
• Filled sweet cones
• Candy carts and sweet tables
• Movie-night snack boxes
• Gaming party treats
• Cake and cupcake decorations
• Rainbow-themed celebrations
• Halloween treat bags
• Sweet hampers and gift boxes

Browse our wider selection of Party Sweets for confectionery suited to birthday bags, sharing bowls and colourful event displays.

Using Sweet Laces for Cake Decorating

Flexible sweet laces can be shaped into lines, loops, bows and edible decorations. Use them to create hair, whiskers, borders, strings, rainbow patterns or playful lettering on celebration cakes and cupcakes.

They can also be wrapped around cupcakes, arranged across ice cream sundaes or cut into smaller pieces for biscuit and dessert decorations. Fizzy varieties add sparkle, while smooth laces provide cleaner lines for more precise designs.

Always choose decorations appropriate for the age of the recipient and take account of any ingredient or allergen requirements.

Vegan, Vegetarian and Halal Sweet Laces

Some laces are made without gelatine and may be suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. Others can contain ingredients or processing aids that do not meet those requirements. The recipe should therefore be checked product by product.

Browse our collections of Vegan Sweets and Halal Sweets for products specifically presented for those dietary preferences.

Never assume that a lace is vegan, vegetarian, halal or gluten free based solely on its shape or flavour. Similar-looking products from different manufacturers can use different recipes and production environments.

Popular Brands of Laces Sweets

Several confectionery manufacturers produce sweet laces, belts and related long sweets. Our range may include products from established brands such as Vidal, Sweetzone and other recognised confectionery makers.

Explore Vidal and Sweetzone for more colourful gummies, fizzy treats, novelty shapes and pick and mix favourites.

Brand availability can change, but the essential qualities remain consistent: bold fruit flavour, a flexible chewy texture and a shape that makes eating sweets unnecessarily entertaining.

How to Store Laces Sweets

Keep sweet laces sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Exposure to air can make them firmer, while excess humidity may cause fizzy coatings to become sticky.

After opening a larger bag, reseal it carefully or transfer the remaining sweets to an airtight container. This helps preserve their softness, flavour and surface coating.

Laces Sweets Frequently Asked Questions

What are sweet laces made from?

Recipes vary, but sweet laces are typically made using sugar, glucose syrup, starch or flour, flavourings, colours and acidity regulators. Some recipes may contain gelatine or other ingredients with dietary implications.

Are laces sweets vegan?

Some varieties are vegan, but not all. Check the product description and current packaging for confirmation before purchasing.

Are sweet laces halal?

Some manufacturers produce halal-suitable or halal-certified lace sweets. Suitability depends on the recipe and production process, so consult the specific product information.

Do sweet laces contain gluten?

Some laces contain wheat flour or may be manufactured in facilities handling gluten. Customers avoiding gluten should read the full ingredients and allergen statement on the individual product.

What flavours do lace sweets come in?

Popular flavours include strawberry, apple, blue raspberry, rainbow fruit, cherry, blackcurrant, cola and mixed fruit. Fizzy and sour versions are also widely available.

Can laces sweets be used for cake decorating?

Yes. Their flexible shape makes them useful for creating edible lines, loops, bows, borders and novelty decorations on cakes, cupcakes and desserts.

Are sweet laces suitable for party bags?

Yes. Folded or coiled laces add colour and texture to party bags, sweet cones, pick and mix cups and celebration boxes.

Buy Laces Sweets Online

Long, colourful and wonderfully chewy, Laces Sweets offer everything from classic strawberry flavour to sour apple, blue raspberry and fizzy rainbow varieties. Choose smooth fruit laces for an easy sweet-shop favourite or select sugar-coated options when the occasion calls for something sharper.

Browse sweet laces through our Online Sweet Shop and add these flexible fruity favourites to pick and mix bags, party treats, gift boxes or the household cupboard where they will supposedly remain until the weekend.