No joke... these Bobs Sweet Stripes Soft Peppermint Candy, 160 Count, 28 Ounce Jar are great! We love the taste, we love that they help with breath - when needed - and we always have a jar around so we can grab a few when we need. Yep, they taste great. Yep, they do help with the breath if you’ve had a little too much garlic or whatever. Yes, we love that this bucket - jar - whatever, let’s us keep around a great amount and we have them when we need. We originally found them at a big box store, and we still get them there from time to time, but love that we can order them from Amazon as well - makes things easier. We’re huge fans and yep, you’ll always find them in our pantry!Have loved these mints since childhood.(over 60 years). Found these while searching for something different. The only set back, I may eat too many in one sitting. (smile) Also acts as a breath mint, in a pinch.I really like this mint candy and order 3 or 4 buckets a year but,I noticed that this bucket has a LOT of empty wrappers in it.This made me wonder if the count is candies or wrappers.If it is wrappers, then I was shorted a lot of candy this order.When I reorder next time I will dump the bucket and count the candy to see if I am being charged for empty wrappers because the way the prices are going up, this does make a difference.I chose to get these peppermints as a reward for my students. Most of the teachers give out Jolly Ranchers, but I needed a less sticky option to mitigate the need to clean up sticky spots on desks. Not only do these come individually wrapped, but the candy isn't sticky, which is a total win. The kids like the change from Jolly Ranchers. I prefer mints anyhow. Great purchase for the money!I wanted a mint with real mint oil after Altoids got rid of it. These things are addictive. I brought them to work and had to replenish a candy bowl every day.I love the flavor. Don’t keep them close or you will eat the whole container. They are addicting, not even kidding. On a better note your breath will be very freshI used to like the fresh taste of peppermint but last batch I got no peppermint taste at all are things so bad that you can't stand behind your product what a shame I can't even give them away shame on youNice item. Excellent packaging. Very speedy delivery.Ces menthes sont tout à fait délicieuses. Je ne les croque pas, elles fondent réellement en bouche. Elles sont succulentes. Il y a environ 10 ans, j'avais goûté à ces menthes lors d'un séjour aux USA et j'ai fait le tour de tous les magasins de bonbons dans ma ville et je n'ai pas trouvé. Je continuerai à être acheteuse de ces menthes.I tasted 1 when it arrived & I'm reminded of a review that says this is hard candy. I think most people associate soft candy as chewable/biteable. This is more like "porous" so after a few seconds, it breaks into smaller pieces.These taste terrible and have a chemical taste. I threw them all out.I thought they were going Tobe different candy ?,my friends loved themGreat product, arrived in broken container.