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What's your favourite retro sweet?
Whether you spent your pocket money on Fruit Salads and Black Jacks, couldn't resist a Sherbet Fountain on the way home from school, or still think Flying Saucers are one of the greatest sweets ever invented, there's something special about retro sweets.
The good news is that many of these classic treats are still around today, bringing back sweet memories for generations of sweet lovers. But just how much do you really know about them?
Test your knowledge with our Ultimate Retro Sweets Quiz. There are 15 questions plus a tie-breaker to settle any close contests. Why not challenge your friends and family and see who comes out on top?
Remember – no peeking at the answers until you've finished!
Which retro sweet is famous for combining a chewy raspberry flavour with pineapple?
A. Black Jack B. Fruit Salad C. Refresher
Which classic sweet consists of a liquorice stick dipped into tangy sherbet?
A. Dip Dab B. Sherbet Fountain C. Flying Saucer
What flavour is traditionally associated with a Black Jack chew?
A. Cola B. Aniseed C. Cherry
Which retro sweet is made from two wafer discs filled with sherbet?
A. Flying Saucers B. Love Hearts C. Jazzies
Which of these sweets is best known for carrying messages such as “Be Mine” and “Best Friends”?
A. Parma Violets B. Refreshers C. Love Hearts
Parma Violets have a distinctive flavour inspired by which flower?
A. Rose B. Violet C. Lavender
Which sweet is famous for its colourful fizzy sherbet that comes with a strawberry-flavoured dipping lolly?
A. Dip Dab B. Double Dip C. Refresher Bar
Which retro sweet comes in pink and yellow chews and has been a favourite for generations?
A. Drumstick B. Fruit Salad C. Bonbons
What is the traditional flavour combination of the original Drumstick chew?
A. Strawberry and cream B. Strawberry and milk C. Raspberry and milk
Which sweet is recognisable by its colourful chocolate buttons covered in tiny sprinkles?
A. Jazzies B. Snowies C. Chocolate Beans
What is the white chocolate version of Jazzies called?
A. Pearlies B. Snowies C. White Stars
Which retro sweet is known for its powdery texture and floral flavour that divides sweet lovers into two camps?
A. Love Hearts B. Parma Violets C. Sherbet Lemons
Which traditional boiled sweet has a sharp, tangy sherbet centre?
A. Sherbet Lemon B. Mint Humbug C. Pear Drop
Flying Saucers are often associated with which type of sweet selection?
A. Chocolate boxes B. Pick n Mix C. Sweet Popcorn
Which retro sweet name sounds more like a school supply than a confectionery treat?
A. Refresher B. Pencil Bites C. Bubble Tape
How many Flying Saucers do you think are sold in the UK each year?
Closest answer wins!
B. Fruit Salad
B. Sherbet Fountain
B. Aniseed
A. Flying Saucers
C. Love Hearts
B. Violet
B. Double Dip
B. Fruit Salad
B. Strawberry and milk
A. Jazzies
B. Snowies
B. Parma Violets
A. Sherbet Lemon
B. Pick n Mix
A. Refresher
Retro Sweet Legend
You could probably stock an old-fashioned sweet shop from memory. Your knowledge of nostalgic sweets is seriously impressive!
Sweet Shop Superstar
You know your Fruit Salads from your Flying Saucers and clearly have a soft spot for retro treats.
Casual Confectionery Fan
You enjoy retro sweets, but there are still a few classics waiting to be rediscovered.
Time for a Trip Down Memory Lane
Looks like you need to spend a little more time exploring the wonderful world of retro sweets!
If this quiz has brought back memories of sweet shop visits, pocket money purchases and after-school treats, why not revisit some of your old favourites?
From Flying Saucers and Sherbet Fountains to Fruit Salads, Black Jacks and Love Hearts, there's a whole world of retro sweets waiting to be rediscovered. Whether you're sharing them with friends, introducing them to the next generation, or simply treating yourself, sometimes the classics really are the best. 🍬✨
Published on 09 Aug 2026
