I was introduced to these candies by my grandchildrens' Chinese language tutor. Are they chewy? They are pull-your-fillings-out chewy! Are they delicious enough that I don't care about the dentist bill? As SP would say, "you betcha!" If you like ginger, and you like spicy, I would choose these things over just about any candy out there (ok, if you need chocolate, you need chocolate, but I'm just sayin'). And since ginger is great for digestion, they also give me a great excuse to chow down on them after dinner. Try these babies. If you like them, chances are you won't have to share them. My experience has been that people either really truly love them or absolutely can't stand them. Enjoy!