As you have likely noticed, I have a bit of a sweet tooth, and in addition to my love of desserts, I have a fondness for candy too. This fondness led me to discover Dorval, a US importer of a slew of candies made around the world.
"When you need a sweet treat, set sail with Dorval Trading Co., Ltd. We’ve been importing confections since the 1960s, bringing home favorite sweets from across the ocean."
Dorval doesn't make the treats themselves, but in many cases has exclusive import rights. They control a number of product lines, including "Sour Power", "Top Pops", "Rendez Vous", and a slew of smaller lines, including some chocolate too. But likely you've never seen their brand name, as they don't really market using it.
I was able to try a selection of their items from our monthly candy club.
Sour Power items come in a slew of flavors, some of which are fairly unique, like mango! And in several form factors, larger "belts" or narrow "straws".
The Sour Power line is a classic for a reason. They are good. They are sour. The chew is right. The flavors are there. I recommend!
The blue raspberry are my favorite of the flavors, not only are they a pretty blue striped item, but the berry flavor is super intense (and of course, they are nicely sour).
Sour Power
"Sour Power® has the taste that kids (and kids of all ages) love! Since 1985, Sour Power® has been offering a variety of shapes, packages, and mouth-watering flavor varieties that people can't seem to get enough of! Try our Sour Straws, Belts, and other great products in all your favorite flavors!"If you've had any sour candy belts, straws, or other shapes over the years, chances are high they came from the Dorval imported Sour Power line. They definitely claim to be the original sour candy.
Sour Power items come in a slew of flavors, some of which are fairly unique, like mango! And in several form factors, larger "belts" or narrow "straws".
The Sour Power line is a classic for a reason. They are good. They are sour. The chew is right. The flavors are there. I recommend!
Belts
I quickly found that I feel the same about all of the Sour Power Belts: I like the texture and chew to them, and who doesn't like eating a long piece of candy that just keeps on giving? The form factor really speaks to me, and they are quite consistent, the only variable being the flavor and color.
"A berry-rific mix of sweet and tart bliss, these chewy blue raspberry belts come dusted with a totally tasty, perfectly pucker-inducing sour sugar coating."
Sour Power Berry Blue Raspberry Belts.
The blue raspberry are my favorite of the flavors, not only are they a pretty blue striped item, but the berry flavor is super intense (and of course, they are nicely sour).
****+, a regular standby for me.
"This tart and sweet sour belt delivers a genuine taste of green apple, as if you were to bite into one on the spot. Flavorful and juicy with just the right amount of pucker power!"
The green sour apple are a decent choice. Same good texture and chew, nice sour level, but I still prefer other flavors.
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| Sour Power Green Apple Belts. |
The green sour apple are a decent choice. Same good texture and chew, nice sour level, but I still prefer other flavors.
***.
"Mad for mango? You’ll go crazy for these succulent sour belts! Loaded with bright, juicy flavor and dusted with a pop of sour sugar, their tangy, tropical goodness is sure to satisfy."
These were a definite favorite too, rivaling the blue raspberry.
I loved the fruity flavor, and they too had a good chew, texture, and sugar coating.
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| Sour Power Mango Belts. |
These were a definite favorite too, rivaling the blue raspberry.
I loved the fruity flavor, and they too had a good chew, texture, and sugar coating.
****+, another regular in my rotation.
"New to the industry, Dorval Sour Power Lemon Belts pack a sour wallop! Super tart lemon taste wiht a little sweetness makes this candy tasty like delicious lemonade!"
The lemon belts were also good, same great texture, same sour sugar coating, this time with a lemon flavor, just as strong as the blue raspberry. The tangy lemonade-ish flavor is a good one, but I just personally prefer blue raspberry.
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Sour Power Lemon Belts
The lemon belts were also good, same great texture, same sour sugar coating, this time with a lemon flavor, just as strong as the blue raspberry. The tangy lemonade-ish flavor is a good one, but I just personally prefer blue raspberry.
***.
"Equal parts flavorful and colorful, these bright, tart rainbow ribbon belts are sure to bring a smile to your face and a happy kick to your taste buds."
These were the first kind I tried actually, rainbow belts with a strip each of blue, yellow, red, and green. I loved the chew to them, and immediately inquired where they came from.
Since then, I prefer the other focused flavors, but these are certainly the best looking of the bunch, because, rainbows.
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Quattro Belts.
These were the first kind I tried actually, rainbow belts with a strip each of blue, yellow, red, and green. I loved the chew to them, and immediately inquired where they came from.
Since then, I prefer the other focused flavors, but these are certainly the best looking of the bunch, because, rainbows.
***.
Straws
The "straws" are a thinner product, same great chew, but, less of a mouthful at a time. I tried several flavors, but sadly lost all my notes.
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| Pink Lemonade. |
"A little sweet, a little sour, and totally addictive, these naturally flavored pink straws are sure to disappear quicker than lemonade on a hot summer’s day!"
Here you can see the straws. I liked chewing on them, but prefer the wider belts. These had good flavor too though, very tart, pucker-worthy.
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