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Fisherman Friends Flavours/Fishermans Friends Flavours

Fisherman’s Friend offers a diverse range of lozenge flavours, catering to various taste preferences and dietary needs.

Their products are available in both sugar-containing and sugar-free options, with some flavours tailored to specific regional markets.

Classic Fisherman Friend Flavours

Original Extra Strong: The original menthol and eucalyptus lozenge, known for its potent flavor.
Aniseed: Introduced in 1976, offering a distinctive licorice taste.
Mint: A strong peppermint variant, launched in 1983.

Sugar-Free Fishermans Friend Flavours

Fisherman’s Friend provides several sugar-free options, identifiable by their striped packaging:

Original Extra Strong (Sugar-Free): Maintains the classic flavor without sugar.

Lemon: Offers a tangy citrus experience.
Blackcurrant: Features a fruity, berry-like taste.
Cherry: Provides a sweet and tart cherry flavor.
Apple & Cinnamon: Combines the sweetness of apple with the warmth of cinnamon.
Honey & Lemon: Blends soothing honey with zesty lemon.
Spearmint: Delivers a milder mint flavor compared to the original.
Citrus: A mix of various citrus fruits for a refreshing taste.

Raspberry: Offers a sweet berry flavor.
Mixed Berries: A combination of different berry flavors.
Mandarin & Ginger: A unique blend of citrus and spice.
Salmiak: A salted licorice flavor, popular in Nordic countries.
Cola: A sweet, cola-inspired taste.
Sweet Lime: Combines sweetness with a hint of lime.
Sage: An herbal option available in select markets.

Regional and Limited-Edition Fisherman’s Friends Flavours

Some flavours are exclusive to certain regions or released as limited editions:

Apple: Available in Indonesia.
Salmiak & Raspberry: Found in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway.
Chocolate Mint Series: Includes variants like Chocolate Mint Cherry and Chocolate Mint Orange, introduced in Germany.

Fisherman’s Friend Flavours Available in Kenya

In Kenya, particularly in Nairobi, Fisherman’s Friend lozenges are available at various retail outlets:

Carrefour Kenya: Offers flavours such as Honey & Lemon, Blackcurrant, and Original Menthol & Eucalyptus, typically priced around Ksh 270 for a 25g pack.
Chandarana Supermarket: Known to stock a variety of Fisherman’s Friend products.

The lozenges come in several flavors, many of which are sugar free.

My Favorite: Fisherman’s Friend Super Strong Mint & More

My favorites are the Super Strong Mint and the Sugar Free Mint flavors.

After all, that’s how I use Fisherman Friends: as mints.

In Nairobi, I buy Fisherman’s Friend lozenges at Chandarana Supermarket at Yaya Centre (where the price is 275 Ksh for a packet of 20 lozenges, if I remember correctly) or at Nakumatt.

In Dar es Salaam, I’ve found Fisherman’s Friend at Shrijee’s Supermarket, Shoppers Supermarket, and The Village Supermarket.

As you can tell from the price, Fisherman Friends lozenges are relatively expensive in comparison to other mints.

I rationalize spending this little extra because I know how much further these 20 mints will take me compared to 20 mints of a cheaper brand.

One Fisherman Friends, as I said earlier, really packs a punch!

So…if you’ve been looking for a heavy-duty mint that will take care of your bad breath woes once and for all, when you need it, then Fisherman’s Friend might just be what you are looking for.

Try it out sometime and let me know what you think.

Why Are Fisherman’s Friends Sweets Popular in Quebec?

Fisherman’s Friend sweets are especially popular in Quebec for a few practical and cultural reasons:

1. They’re Widely Known as Effective Relief for Cold and Throat Symptoms.

Many people in Quebec pick up Fisherman’s Friend lozenges because the high menthol and eucalyptus levels help soothe sore throats, ease coughs and clear nasal passages — something that’s especially useful during long, cold winter months.

The strong menthol taste gives a cooling sensation that many find genuinely effective compared with milder candies or cough drops.

2. The Brand Is Widely Available in Pharmacies and Grocery Stores Across Canada.

Fisherman’s Friend has been distributed for decades in Canada, including in Quebec, as both a medicinal cough drop and a candy with a kick.

Because of that availability in common retail outlets, many Quebecers grow up seeing and trying them during flu season or when they have a scratchy throat.

3. Some People Enjoy the Strong Flavour and Sensation.

The intense menthol and eucalyptus taste isn’t for everyone, but in Quebec (as in other cold climates), that powerful feeling of “freshness” or relief can be part of why people reach for these lozenges regularly — almost like a local habit around cold weather and cold symptoms.

4. They’ve Built a Reputation Over Time.

Because Fisherman’s Friend has been around since the 1800s and has global recognition, many consumers trust the brand. In Quebec, that trust translates to people recommending the lozenges to family and friends as a go-to remedy or even just a strong, refreshing sweet.

In short, the popularity in Quebec comes from a mix of practical use for throat and cold relief in cold weather, strong and memorable flavour, and long-standing availability and reputation in Canadian stores.

Is Fishfriends Sweet?

Fisherman’s Friend lozenges aren’t really “sweet candy” in the way most sweets are. They are strong menthol and eucalyptus-flavoured throat lozenges made to soothe throats and clear nasal passages, and their dominant taste is very cooling and intense mint/menthol, not sugary sweetness. Many versions are sugar-free and rely on sweeteners like sorbitol, sucralose or other sugar substitutes rather than regular sugar, which can make them taste only mildly sweet or even just strongly minty rather than sweet like typical candy. Some fruit-flavoured varieties (like cherry, honey-lemon or berry) have added flavouring that gives a bit more sweetness, but they still have a strong menthol kick that overshadows any sugary taste.

Photo credits: Fisherman’s Friend

Exciting Fisherman’s Friend Flavors 2026 & More