Sweets · Yado Market Blog
Ginger candy is sweet first, then spicy: a warm ginger kick that builds as it melts. Here's what ginger candy is, how hard ginger sweets differ from ginger chews and crystallized ginger, the brands we sell, and fun ways to use them.
Quick answer: what is ginger candy?
A sweet made with real ginger or ginger extract and sugar. It comes as hard candy (like Akono ginger sweets), soft ginger chews, or crystallized ginger (sugar-coated pieces of ginger root).
At a glance
- Price$5.99 · 125 g bag
- TypeHard candy, each piece wrapped
- TastesSweet first, then a ginger kick
- Get itChicago pickup, local delivery or shipping
Sweet + spicy
Taste
125 g
Akono pack
Wrapped
Each piece
$5.99
At Yado
Know your sweets
Types of Ginger Candy
Ginger is a root (rhizome) used as a spice all over the world [1]. Cooked in sugar syrup, it becomes candy [2]. There are three main kinds:
Hard ginger candy
Clear or amber drops made from sugar and ginger. Melts slowly. Akono ginger sweets are this kind.
Ginger chews
Soft and chewy, like a ginger taffy. Very popular in the U.S.
Crystallized ginger
Real pieces of ginger root simmered in syrup and rolled in sugar. Chewy and fiery [2].
Buying guide
Ginger Candy We Sell
Akono is a West African favorite: hard ginger sweets, each piece wrapped. It is in stock in Chicago and ship across the U.S.
Our best seller
Akono Ginger Sweets 125 g
Sweet hard candy with a warm, spicy ginger kick.
Shop · $5.99What to expect
What Does Ginger Candy Taste Like?
The first taste is sugar. Then the ginger heat arrives, warming the back of your throat, the same warm bite you get from fresh ginger. Hard ginger candy is milder than crystallized ginger, which can be very hot.
If you like ginger beer, ginger tea or gingerbread, you'll like ginger sweets. If you're new to it, start with one piece; the spice builds.
Ideas
Ways to Enjoy Ginger Candy
On the go
Keep a few wrapped pieces in your bag, car or desk.
With tea
Drop one into hot black or green tea for a sweet ginger cup.
For guests
Put a bowl out at parties, offices or after a meal.
In baking
Crush hard ginger candy and sprinkle on cookies or ice cream.
Gift baskets
A colorful pack fits nicely in West African or Caribbean gift baskets.
Travel
Wrapped pieces travel well on long trips.
More ginger
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Jamaican drinks
Home Choice Jamaican Ginger Flavouring
For homemade ginger beer, punch and baking.
Shop · $4.99
Hot drink
Pocas Instant Honey Ginger Drink
Just add hot water for a sweet honey ginger drink.
Shop · $7.99Good to know
Is Ginger Candy Good for You?
Ginger candy is a sweet, so it's mostly sugar; enjoy a few pieces, not the whole pack. Many people also ask about ginger and an upset stomach. Ginger has been studied for that, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health has a plain-English summary of what the research says [3]. Our guide Ginger Candy for Nausea: Does It Work? walks through the studies and how much ginger they used.
We sell ginger candy as a food, not a remedy. If you want to use ginger for any health reason, especially if you're pregnant or take medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ginger candy made of?
Sugar (or glucose syrup) and ginger or ginger extract. Crystallized ginger is actual ginger root cooked in syrup and coated in sugar [2].
What is the difference between ginger candy and ginger chews?
Ginger candy is usually a hard drop that melts slowly. Ginger chews are soft and chewy. Both are sweet with a ginger kick.
How many ginger candies can you eat a day?
It's candy, so treat it like any sweet: a few pieces a day. Check the pack for sugar per piece.
Is ginger candy spicy?
Yes, a little. It starts sweet and the warm ginger heat builds as it melts.
Where can I buy ginger candy near me?
At Yado Market, 1651 E 87th St, Chicago: pick up in store, local delivery, or shipping anywhere in the U.S.
Sources
Try Akono Ginger Sweets
Sweet, spicy and individually wrapped. Pick up in Chicago or get them shipped.