Swedish Fish are a soft and chewy candy loved by most. At the end of the day, as long as they don’t taste like fish, all is good.

Swedish Fish are an iconic candy. The gooey fish are a staple in every candy jar, they perform celebratory swims across Candy Crush Saga screens, and they’ve even made an appearance as the red-hued filling of limited-edition Oreos!

But what are Swedish Fish? And are they really from Sweden? Are Swedish Fish vegan? What do Swedish Fish taste like? According to the Candy Blog, the original flavor of Swedish Fish is lingonberry—a European berry.

 In the United States, the red Swedish Fish is often considered a berry flavor (although some think it’s cherry!). Are Swedish Fish vegan? Unlike real fish, Swedish Fish are vegan!