The outer package suggests this candy may be aimed at those seeking the purported health benefits of blueberries, since it boasts 25% blueberry juice, and an entire bag contains 880µg of vitamin A, and 230mg of blueberry extract. Puzzlingly, it also contains 175mg of Nikko Maple extract. Which must have some appeal to somebody.
The outer shell is not very refined, but that does not detract unduly from the mouth feel. The initial flavor notes are blueberry, sweet, and mild Elmer's glue. Nothing bad there, but also nothing to knock one's socks off (unless one wears socks on one's tongue).
On crunching, the berry flavors intensify. Not a strong blueberry flavor, but a nice fruity paste. Speaking of paste, this thing really sticks to the tooth.
Not nearly as nice as the strawberry sweets, but eating one is a small and delicious price to pay for the dubious health benefits of real blueberries.
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