Ever heard of a candy that you can peel? Meet Peelerz, the candy rapidly growing in popularity that comes in over 11 different flavors, not including those that are seasonal. Each gummy is made with a thicker, more flavorful outside and softer, sweeter inside. Depending on which you choose, the textures differ, affecting their ability to peel. Each flavor in this review will be ranked on presentation, flavor, and, of course, peelability.
Mango
Presentation: 8/10
Each piece is shaped like a mango, and they smell very strong. But it is very similar to the fruit! They are pretty distinguishable as mangos; they have the fruit shape and smell!
Flavor: 9.5/10
This one tastes really good! If it had juices, it would taste identical to the fruit. It is a little sour but tastes extremely fresh. They captured the essence of mango really accurately. Peelability: 9.5/10
Some of these flavors are not very easy to peel, despite that being the novelty of the candy, but mango did not disappoint. The mango shape of the peeler makes the shape easy to peel. The two parts were separated to the point where you were able to tell what the fruit was just based on the inside.
Passion Fruit
Presentation: 8/10
This is a fairly basic one of the Peelerz, based on the outside appearance; each gummy looks almost like a gumdrop. It does come with some seeds, which gives it a unique touch, and it smells incredible!
Flavor: 10/10
Passion fruit is already very flavorful on its own, and they did very well executing this. I might be a bit biased, because passion fruit is my favorite fruit. But according to others, the flavor is a hit!
“This was my favorite of the ones I tried,” said junior Micah Graves. “I would buy this [the passion fruit flavor] over the rest easily.”
Peelability: 3/10
This one was a bit disappointing in regard to its peeling. It was extremely sticky and didn’t separate. It may be possible, but it won’t be easy. I would say to get this flavor if you want a good taste and don’t mind if it doesn’t peel very well.
Kiwi
Presentation: 7.5/10
It looks the same as the passion fruit, just green! I will say that the passionfruit smells way better since the kiwi flavor smells too sweet.
Flavor: 6/10
Despite the flavor being good, this one doesn’t taste like a kiwi. It’s just very sweet. It has a lot of potential, but it doesn’t have the flavor you’d expect it to have.
Peelability: 9/10
This one peeled amazingly! The two parts separated very well. Although it was a bit sticky, it wasn’t too much so that it affected its ability to be peeled.
This wasn’t a fan favorite due to its taste, which made the candy “not worth trying,” according to junior Phoenix Williams.
“It doesn’t taste like a kiwi,” said Williams. “It made me forget what [kiwi] tastes like altogether. They should’ve labeled it as grape.”
Banana
Presentation: 8/10
This flavor is shaped just like a banana! It also smells very good, like a really rich banana pudding.
Flavor: 6.75/10
This flavor is fairly strong for a banana treat, making it very easy to get tired of. But they are still very good. The interior gummy has more flavor, even though it is usually the other way around.
Peelability: 10/10
These peel extremely easily with almost no difficulty at all! Both textures of this gummy separate very well. I would recommend this one if peelability was what you’re looking for!
Watermelon
Presentation: 9/10
Most of these candies have a very simple appearance, but the watermelon one is red on the inside and green on the outside. This gives it a really cute touch that adds a lot to it in regard to aesthetics. It would be a good touch in a summer related food platter.
Flavor: 4/10
If you are a fan of watermelon, this might be your cup of tea. The sweetness level is a bit too much in my eyes, and it has a very washed-out flavor, which is a combo that’s a bit hard to get behind.
Peelability: 5/10
This flavor is very sticky compared to the others, which gives it a lower ranking. It isn’t impossible, but its difficulty makes it way less enjoyable compared to its contenders.
Conclusion
Peelerz did not disappoint. Since each flavor comes with its own features, there is bound to be one that suits everyone’s preferences. With their growing popularity, don’t be shy about getting a bag and sharing it with your friends. Happy peeling!
