Tubs sit awkwardly between a share bag and a bulk sack, which is exactly why they get overlooked. For a lot of situations they're the most sensible format on the shelf. Here's what's actually in one.
Piece count depends on the sweet, not the weight
This is the thing people get wrong when ordering. A tub's weight tells you very little about how many sweets you're getting — the size of the individual sweet matters far more.
- 492g of cola bottles — around 120 pieces
- 720g of giant cola bottles — around 40 pieces
- 810g of rhubarb & custard — around 300 pieces
- 480g of friendship rings — around 150 pieces
So if you're filling party bags and need a count rather than a weight, check the piece figure, not the grams. We list both on every tub product page.
When a tub is the right choice
A tub wins when you want the value of buying in quantity but not the commitment of a 3kg bag:
- Refilling sweet jars — pour, reseal, repeat
- Serving by the piece — party bags, pocket money, a jar on a counter
- Households that graze — an opened bulk bag needs using; a tub doesn't
- Gifting — a tub looks considered without any wrapping effort
Where a tub loses is pure cost per 100g. If you're filling a pick 'n' mix table for fifty people, bulk bags are the cheaper route.
Storage: the three things that matter
Keep them cool, not cold. A cupboard away from the oven and out of direct sun. Fridges are the common mistake — refrigeration makes jelly sweets hard and can crystallise sugar on the surface.
Keep the lid on properly. Humidity is what makes sweets stick together, and an open tub in a warm kitchen will clump within days.
Don't decant into something prettier. The tub is doing a job. If you want them on display, use a jar with a proper seal rather than an open bowl.
Frequently asked questions
How many sweets are in a tub?
Between roughly 40 and 300, depending entirely on the size of the sweet. Piece counts are listed on each product page.
How long do they keep once opened?
Several months if kept sealed, cool and dry. Warmth and humidity cause deterioration long before age does.
Should I keep sweets in the fridge?
No — it makes jelly sweets hard and can cause sugar to crystallise. A cool cupboard is better.
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