Comments on: REVIEW: Rita’s Swedish Fish Italian Ice

By: GH

GH — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:30:35 +0000

“Sorry to disappoint you all but Swedish Fish are NOT from Sweden at all.
I’m from Sweden and during my 54 years I’ve never seen them in Sweden…..and both myself and my kids like candy so we are well aware of the available kinds.”

You are wrong. They were originally made by Malaco and I’ve eaten the Swedish made ones (I’m Finnish). The American versions are slightly different, but they are based on Malaco’s original version.

By: Laura

Laura — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:11:12 +0000

I tried it, and I liked it, but I was disappointed that there were no little bits of Swedish Fish candy in it.
I was expecting candy bits. ):
But maybe they would end up all frozen and hard, anyway…

By: Jen14221

Jen14221 — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:30:44 +0000

I’m on the 44 bus to Center City RIGHT THIS MINUTE, going to get me a swedish fish Rita’s.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 05:00:36 +0000

Oh man, I tried this last week. I love Rita’s and this is probably their best flavor. :D

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:37:50 +0000

You can also buy Rita’s in quart sizes! I have a friend that usually eats it in one sitting, but he also says it lasts a day or so in the freezer.

By: Devika

Devika — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:18:24 +0000

OMG I love Rita’s! Now I have to visit my parents in NJ so I can try this!

By: slurm

slurm — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 20:45:57 +0000

I gave it a try today, as a gelati. The taste was right on. And as a bonus treat, I got a little packet of Swedish Fish candy, and a coupon off the candy for use in grocery stores.

By: John Hoy

John Hoy — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 03:16:23 +0000

Went out a bit earlier and tried this today. It was absolutely incredible. I could not put this frozen delight down even though it was so cold.

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By: Martin from Sweden

Martin from Sweden — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:35:05 +0000

Hi everyone,
Sorry to disappoint you all but Swedish Fish are NOT from Sweden at all.
I’m from Sweden and during my 54 years I’ve never seen them in Sweden…..and both myself and my kids like candy so we are well aware of the available kinds.
I’m also disappointed about the commercial run on the radio show 102.9 classic rock WMGK, were they say “Swedish phrases”, which are not funny at all and one is definitely stupid and make no sense at all. I’d like to get a comment, or rather an explanation of what they really wanted to say, (I could help them make a good translation so it actually make some sense) from the maker of that commercial and also the company sponsoring it.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:04:40 +0000

I am so jealous! The only Rita’s in my area went out of business shortly after closing for the season last year. All of their flavors taste exactly like their names, which is something you don’t get very often from food items. The pumpkin pie was awesome. I want my Rita’s back. How do I start my own franchise?

By: Rita

Rita — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:59:12 +0000

I always thought Swedish Fish had a definite “artificial pear” type flavor. I liked the Swedish Fish ice, but Watermelon is still my favorite!

By: laurafizzpop

laurafizzpop — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:09:52 +0000

Someone told me once that the red Swedish Fish were lingonberry flavored. I tend to agree as the lingonberry juice at IKEA taste pretty darn similar. Maybe I’m just weird…

I had one of the Swedish Fish ices at the Rita’s here in Texas (yes there is one…and they’re opening three more according to the website) and it was good, but not as delightful as my usual mango ice. Most people who’ve had it tend to agree with Kayla that it’s a 10/10, though.

By: slurm

slurm — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:00:07 +0000

And down here, it’s pronounced wooder, not wah-ter.

I’m a sucker for the gelatis. My favorite flavor would have to be Georgia Peach, but I’ll have to give the Swedish Fish a try – I’ve been curious ever since I’ve seen it advertised at practically every location around here.

By: Rob

Rob — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:56:24 +0000

damn you for this review, its been years sine I had Ritas or even Italian Ice for that matter, the closest thing we have to it in tucson that I know of is eegees