Lesser of Two Evils: Where to Stock Up on Halloween Candy

Halloween Sweets and Treats for the whole clan

Trick or treat? We’re gearing up for Halloween here at Sassy HQ and our kiddos won’t stop talking about the sweets they’ll be getting! We’re going to let you in on a secret spot for stocking up Halloween candy and party favours this year… Check out the Income Confectionary Shop, an emporium of snacks, with probably the city’s widest selection in town, at near-wholesale prices which even surprises the staff at the reasonable prices.

This Halloween, consider these less sugar-dense, yet still exciting treats for the kids. Here’s a round-up of different tastes and textures.

Income Confectionary Store (Aberdeen), 72 Old Main Street, Aberdeen, Hong Kong; 2554-2468

Income Confectionary Store (North Point), 484 King’s Road, North Point, Hong Kong; 2546-8066

Income Confectionary Store (Tsuen Wan), Shop B, 3-5 On Wing Street, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong; 2492-6928

Yummy House (Hong Kong), G3, Singga Commercial Centre, 146 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong; 2559 1918, www.yum.com.hk

Yummy House (Kowloon), 508 Nathan Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon; 2710 8982, www.yum.com.hk

What the Japanese term, “Cream Pie” or the French, “Palmiers” come personally recommended by the shop staff. Light and crisp, these butterfly-shaped cookies are great as a snack to hold you over till the next meal.

Available at Income Confectionary Shop

Did you know, the first gummy candy made by HARIBO were these bears, almost 100 years ago in 1922! These perennial crowd-pleasers beats others with its all-natural colouring and juice-based flavouring.

Available at Jasons

These banana-shaped “Bakauke” non-glutinous rice crackers just celebrated its 25th anniversary last year. Represented by Borin, the guy and Barin, the girl, these crackers had existed in over 150 variations. This variety pack features five popular flavours: cheese, curry, corn chowder, soya sauce, and seaweed.

Available at Income Confectionary Shop and Jasons

Not your usual jelly – Konjac jelly, made from fruit juice and Kanjac powder from the Kanjac potato. Slurpy and not overly-sweet, it makes for a juicy snack. There are many imitation brands but this is still the best. Make sure to chew thoroughly and properly.

Available at Income Confectionary Shop and Jasons

Be warned: these Taiwanese seaweed rice rolls are potentially addictive! Vegetarian-friendly, non-fried, free from colouring or preservatives, these rolls could almost pass as a breakfast bar. Plenty of buzz in the Chinese blogosphere, bring a bag on your next hike and they’re bound to be hit.

Available at Yummy House

Who says no to mini cadbury buttons? At least milk is first in the ingredient list! Perfect for satiating the little ones’ sweet tooth, these ‘buttons’ of simple milk chocolate used to feature nursery rhymes on the packaging up till 1998.

Available at Jasons

This ain’t candy, but a Japanese tuna fish snack popular during primary school days. Eaten as is may be easiest, but being a versatile snack, it could also be chopped up and mixed in with salads as well as fried rice to give the dish an extra bit of umami.

Available at Income Confectionary Shop

Made to order: Foodcraft’s 10-pre-packed gluten-free, organic Halloween cookies: black ones with edible Takesumi charcoal added, and the light orange ones boosted with pumpkin! No nasties, it’s cute shapes sure to be a hit among the kiddos.

Available to order online