Plant-based colors
We color with beetroot, turmeric, spirulina and carrot extracts instead of synthetic dyes.
Small-batch · Hand-poured in Portland, OR
Artisanal candies & lollipops with incredible flavors
Every SweetWhirl lollipop is cooked, swirled and wrapped by hand in small batches — using real fruit purees, floral extracts and plant-based colors. No shortcuts, no mystery ingredients: the full list is on every flavor card.
- Full ingredient & allergen info before you buy
- Made fresh weekly — best within 6 months
- Clear pricing: free shipping over $35, flat $5.95 below
Fresh batch every week
Poured on Mondays, shipped within 2 business days.
18Rotating seasonal flavors each year
120+Weddings & events supplied with favors
4.8 / 5Average rating from verified buyers
2019Family-run candy kitchen since
Transparent labels
Ingredients, nutrition per piece and allergen notes are published for every single flavor.
Simple, honest shipping
Flat $5.95 anywhere in the U.S., free over $35. Orders ship in 1–2 business days with tracking.
Real people, real support
Questions about an order or an allergy? Email or call us — we reply within 1–2 business days.
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Our handmade flavor collection
Eight core flavors, poured weekly. Filter by taste family, read the full ingredient list, and add your favorites to the cart. Prices are per lollipop (approx. 12 g each), individually wrapped.
Raspberry Rose Swirl
Tart raspberry puree with a delicate rose finish — our signature pink swirl.
Raspberry · Rose petal · Vanilla
Mango Passionfruit Twist
Ripe mango up front with a bright passionfruit tang at the finish.
Mango · Passionfruit · Orange zest
Garden Mint & Lime
Cool garden mint layered with juicy lime and a hint of cucumber.
Fresh mint · Lime · Cucumber
Lavender Wildflower Honey
Mellow floral sweetness from real wildflower honey, brightened with lemon.
Lavender · Wildflower honey · Lemon
Blackberry & Basil
Deep berry richness with a fresh herbal lift — a grown-up favorite.
Blackberry · Basil · Hint of black pepper
Sour Lime-Berry Blast
Puckery lime over sweet strawberry with a light citric dusting.
Lime · Strawberry · Tart finish
Salted Caramel Cream
Slow-cooked caramel with a creamy note and gentle sea-salt sparkle.
Caramel · Sea salt · Cream
Peach & Fresh Ginger
Juicy white peach warmed with fresh-pressed ginger — sweet, then cozy.
White peach · Ginger · Apricot
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All lollipops are individually wrapped for freshness. Most flavors are vegan and made without gluten-containing ingredients — check each flavor's Details for full allergen information. Adults should supervise young children with hard candy.
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Our craft
How small-batch candy gets its big flavor
Mass-produced candy is built for shelf life. Ours is built for taste. Here is how a SweetWhirl lollipop goes from copper kettle to your hands.
It starts with real fruit, not just flavoring
We begin most recipes with actual fruit purees and juice concentrates — raspberry, blackberry, mango, peach — layered with natural extracts like mint, lavender and basil. That is why our Raspberry Rose tastes like berries first and candy second, and why each batch can vary slightly in color, just like real fruit does.
Sugar syrup is cooked in small copper kettles to the hard-crack stage (around 300 °F / 149 °C), then poured onto a marble table where our candy makers fold in purees, acids and plant-based colors by hand. The swirl patterns you see are created by pulling and twisting two ribbons of candy together before pressing each piece — no two are perfectly identical.
Because we make only a few hundred pieces at a time, we can do things big factories cannot: a hint of black pepper in the Blackberry & Basil, real wildflower honey in the lavender, fresh-pressed ginger in the peach. Small batches mean bolder, more interesting flavors — and candy that is always fresh.
See what's inside ↓1
Sourcing
Fruit purees, honey and herbs from trusted U.S. suppliers, checked on arrival.
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Cooking
Cane sugar syrup cooked in copper kettles to a precise temperature for a clean snap.
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Flavoring
Purees, extracts and plant-based colors folded in by hand on a marble table.
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Swirling
Candy ribbons are pulled, twisted and pressed into our signature swirls.
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Wrapping
Each piece cools, is individually wrapped, labeled and packed within 24 hours.
Transparency first
Ingredients you can read — and understand
We keep our recipes short and publish everything. Here is what goes into a typical SweetWhirl lollipop and why.
From orchard and garden to candy
Our base is simple: cane sugar and glucose syrup for structure, fruit purees and natural extracts for flavor, a touch of citric or malic acid for brightness, and plant extracts for color. Creamy flavors like Salted Caramel use real condensed milk and butter — and say so clearly on the label.
Candy is a treat, and we present it honestly as one: each lollipop is about 44–52 calories with 8–10 g of sugar. There are no added vitamins or health claims here — just a well-made sweet to enjoy in moderation, with a label you can trust.
Read each flavor's full label
| Ingredient | Why we use it | Typical source |
|---|---|---|
| Cane sugar & glucose syrup | The candy base — gives the glass-like snap and carries flavor | U.S.-refined cane sugar |
| Fruit purees (4–6%) | Real fruit taste and natural aroma | Pacific Northwest & California growers |
| Natural extracts & flavors | Mint, lavender, basil and rose notes without artificial perfumes | Food-grade botanical extracts |
| Citric & malic acid | Brightness and that gentle tart “pop” | Fermentation-derived, food grade |
| Plant-based colors | Beetroot (pink), turmeric (yellow), spirulina (teal), carrot (purple) | Vegetable & algae extracts |
| Honey, milk & butter | Only in specific flavors, always declared on the label | Oregon wildflower honey; U.S. dairy |
⚠ Allergy & safety information
All SweetWhirl products are made in a facility that also handles milk, soy and tree nuts. Salted Caramel Cream contains milk; Lavender Wildflower Honey contains honey and is not suitable for infants under 12 months. Hard candy can be a choking hazard — please supervise young children. If you have a medical condition or dietary restriction, check the per-flavor details or contact us before ordering.
Gifts & events
Build a gift box they'll actually finish
Birthdays, thank-you gifts, wedding favors, office treats — choose a size and extras, see the price instantly, and add it to your cart.
Ordering for a wedding or 50+ guests?
We offer custom colors and favor tags for events. Write to sweetwhirl.candy@gmail.com at least 3 weeks ahead and we will send a quote within 2 business days.
| Box | Pieces | Price | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taster | 6 lollipops | $18.00 | A sweet first try or a small thank-you |
| Classic | 12 lollipops | $34.00 | Birthdays, hosts, coworkers |
| Celebration | 24 lollipops | $62.00 | Parties, dessert tables, sharing |
A rotating menu, all year long
Beyond our eight core flavors, we release small seasonal editions — spiced pear in autumn, cranberry-orange in winter, strawberry-basil in spring. Seasonal flavors are made in limited runs and announced first in our email letter, so regulars never miss a batch.
Every flavor starts as a test batch of about fifty pieces, tasted by our team and a small panel of customers. Only recipes that score well on real-fruit taste, balanced sweetness and clean finish join the menu. It is slow — and that is exactly the point.
Get seasonal flavor alerts Browse this week's flavors
Reviews
What candy lovers say
Reviews below are from verified SweetWhirl buyers. Individual taste varies — that's why we sell a 6-piece taster box.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Shipping, shelf life, allergens and events — answered plainly. Still unsure? Contact us.
U.S. shipping is a flat $5.95, and free on orders of $35 or more. We pack and ship within 1–2 business days; delivery typically takes 3–6 business days depending on your state. Every order includes tracking by email. At this time we ship within the United States only.
Most flavors are best within 6 months (Salted Caramel within 4 months). Keep them individually wrapped, in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Each order is labeled with its batch and best-by date.
Most fruity, sour and herbal flavors are vegan and made without gluten-containing ingredients. Exceptions: Salted Caramel Cream contains milk and butter, and Lavender Wildflower Honey contains honey. Everything is made in a shared facility that handles milk, soy and tree nuts, so we cannot guarantee zero cross-contact. Each flavor's Details button lists its exact ingredients.
Yes. For orders of 50+ pieces we can match wedding colors, add custom favor tags, and sometimes develop a signature flavor. Please contact us at least 3 weeks before your event at sweetwhirl.candy@gmail.com for a quote.
Hard candy is sturdy, but summer heat happens. If your order arrives broken or heat-damaged, email us a photo within 7 days of delivery and we will replace the affected items or refund them — your choice. For food-safety reasons we cannot accept returns of opened products.
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Contact
Talk to a real candy maker
Order help, allergy questions, wedding quotes or wholesale — send a message and we will reply within 1–2 business days.