Joyride Candy in Singapore: Low-Sugar Sour Strips Worth the Hype (2026)

Sour candy fans, this one is for you. Joyride candy in Singapore has gone from "what is that?" to one of the most asked-about bags at our Tanglin Mall store, and it is easy to see why. These chewy sour strips pack the same lip-puckering tang as the classics you grew up with, but they are plant-based and built around fibre instead of a mountain of sugar. If you have seen them all over YouTube and TikTok and wondered whether they live up to the hype, this guide has you covered.

Below we explain what Joyride is, what is actually inside a bag, how each flavour tastes, and which other sweets pair well with it. Everything here is available online with islandwide delivery across Singapore, or in person at The Candy Store in Tanglin Mall.

What Is Joyride Candy?

Joyride is the candy brand started by YouTuber Ryan Trahan, created to bring back the fun of nostalgic sweets with a better-for-you recipe. The big idea is simple: keep the sour, chewy, fruity experience people love, and cut the sugar way down. Their signature product is the sour strip, a soft chewy belt coated in tangy sour sugar, and that is the format we stock in the most flavours.

Because Joyride launched with a huge online audience behind it, the brand went viral fast and quickly built a cult following. If you like keeping up with what is trending, our viral TikTok candy guide rounds up more of the sweets the internet cannot stop talking about.

What Makes Joyride Different?

Pick up a bag and flip it over, and the ingredient list looks quite different from a typical sour strip. Here is what the product information on our store shows:

• Fibre does the heavy lifting. The first ingredient is soluble corn fibre, followed by allulose (a low-calorie sugar that tastes sweet but behaves differently in the body). Real sugar appears further down the list, which is how Joyride keeps the sugar per bag so low.
• No gelatine. Instead of gelatine, Joyride uses agar, a seaweed-based gelling agent. That is why the strips are vegan and plant-based.
• Colours from food. The bright shades come from fruit and vegetable juice (carrot and blueberry) rather than artificial dyes, and the recipe is made without artificial flavours or preservatives.
• A classic sour blend. Citric, lactic and fumaric acids give the coating its bite, so the sourness feels familiar if you love regular sour strips.

One thing worth knowing: the strips contain wheat flour, so they are not gluten-free. If you need to avoid gluten, our gluten-free sweets guide has better options.

How Does Low-Sugar Candy Taste?

This is the question everyone asks. Honest answer from our team: the sour hit is front and centre, so most people do not notice the difference straight away. The texture is slightly softer and more "bready" than a classic gelatine strip, thanks to the fibre and flour base. The sweetness is a touch lighter, which some customers actually prefer because you do not get that sugar overload halfway through the bag.

A small tip: high-fibre sweets can affect sensitive tummies if you eat a lot in one go. Enjoy a bag at a relaxed pace rather than demolishing three at once.

Joyride Flavours We Stock

Here are the Joyride strips currently on our shelves. Each comes in a 99g bag.

Joyride Sour Blue Raspberry Strips, 99g

The flavour we stock the most of, and the one we recommend first. Blue raspberry is the classic sour candy flavour, sweet and tangy with that unmistakable "blue" taste. If you only try one bag, make it this one.

Joyride Sour Pink Lemonade Strips, 99g

Bright, zesty and properly sour. Pink lemonade leans on citrus tang with a fruity finish, so it is perfect for anyone who loves lemon sweets. Great on a hot Singapore afternoon.

Joyride Strawberry Sour Strips, 99g

A juicy berry flavour with a tangy sour coating. Strawberry is the friendliest of the bunch, making it a good starting point for kids or anyone who prefers sweet over super sour. It comes in a handy resealable pouch.

Joyride Sour Watermelon Wedges Candy, 99g

Watermelon is a sour candy favourite for good reason, and these chewy wedges nail that sweet-then-tart balance. A refreshing pick that pairs perfectly with a cold drink.

See every Joyride product we carry, including new drops as they land, in our Joyride Uncommon Candies collection.

How to Choose Your First Bag

• New to sour? Start with Strawberry. It is the gentlest of the four.
• Classic sour lover? Go straight for Blue Raspberry or Pink Lemonade.
• Can't decide? Grab two contrasting flavours (one berry, one citrus) and swap strips with a friend.
• Snacking at work or school? The pouch format travels well, so it is easy to keep one in a bag or desk drawer.

More Sweets to Pair With Joyride

Want to mix things up? These three sit nicely alongside a bag of Joyride, whether you are cutting back on sugar or just building a sour snack haul.

Chupa Chups Sugar Free Assorted Flavour Lollipops

The iconic lollipop in a sugar-free format, with assorted fruit flavours and that long-lasting hard candy lick. Individually sold, so they are great for party bags and office treat jars. Like most sugar-free sweets, enjoy in moderation.

Shades by Niko Sour Ultimate Vibes Bag, 150g

Sour jelly sweets shaped like little sunglasses, in assorted fruity flavours. They are fun, tangy and very shareable, and one of our bestsellers. Tagged Halal and Vegan on our store.

Nerds Gummy Cluster Rainbow Pack

Not low-sugar, but a full-on treat for when you want the classic experience: a chewy fruity gummy centre wrapped in crunchy Nerds. A great contrast to Joyride's soft chew if you are building a mixed snack haul.

For more tang, browse our Sour Candies collection, or read our sour scale guide to find out how sour you can really go.

Is Joyride Halal or Vegan?

All four Joyride strips above are tagged Vegan on our store, and they are made with agar instead of gelatine. They are not currently tagged Halal in our system, so if you need Halal sweets, Shades by Niko Sour Ultimate Vibes (tagged Halal and Vegan) is a good alternative, and our Halal and Vegan collections have hundreds more. Recipes can change, so always check the product page and packaging if you have a strict dietary need or allergy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I buy Joyride candy in Singapore?

You can buy Joyride online at thecandystore.sg with islandwide delivery, or pick it up in person at The Candy Store in Tanglin Mall. We stock Sour Blue Raspberry, Sour Pink Lemonade, Strawberry and Sour Watermelon Wedges, subject to availability.

Is Joyride candy healthy?

Joyride is still candy, but it is a lower-sugar option. It uses fibre and allulose for much of its sweetness, is plant-based, and is made without artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. It is a smarter swap rather than a health food, so enjoy it as a treat.

Who owns Joyride candy?

Joyride was started by YouTuber Ryan Trahan, which is a big part of why the brand took off so quickly online.

Is Joyride gluten-free?

No. The sour strips we stock contain wheat flour, so they are not suitable for anyone avoiding gluten. Check our Healthy Sweets collection and the gluten-free guide linked above for alternatives.

Ready for a Joyride?

Whether you are cutting back on sugar or just chasing the latest viral sweet, Joyride is worth a try. Grab your favourite flavour from our Joyride collection, explore our Healthy Sweets, or browse everything in store, with islandwide delivery across Singapore. Unwrap the Fun!