Cedrinca Sicilia Citrus Candies

These candies come to us from the Italian confectioner, Cedrinca, who makes the espresso candies Candybowl recently featured.

The package, roughly translated, says "candies filled with natural citrus juice." The ingredients are all-natural (if you count glucose syrup as natural), and include both fruit pulp and 20% juice. They come in three flavors: tangerine, lemon, and orange.

Candybowl tried the tangerine candy. The shell is very nice, with subtle but well defined citrus notes. It is scallloped, like the espresso candy, but not as rough on the tongue.

Chewing revealed a marmalade-like center, with citrus notes as well as odd notes that, while pleasant, do not immediately suggest natural citrus flavor. If anyone can place them, please feel free to comment.

A very nice candy, and the all-natural credentials seal the deal.