{"id":165470,"date":"2019-09-12T10:10:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T02:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=165470"},"modified":"2022-10-19T18:57:17","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T10:57:17","slug":"childhood-snacks-singapore-traditional-old-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/childhood-snacks-singapore-traditional-old-school\/","title":{"rendered":"#OldSchool: Nostalgic childhood snacks we still want to binge on"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you were born after the 80s in Singapore, you\u2019ll know what a magical time it was to be a kid! Yes, we\u2019re talking about devouring and sharing iconic retro snacks like the ice gem biscuits, white rabbit candy and haw flakes with friends during school. <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/vintage-preloved-fashion-shopping-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Considered a retro treasure<\/a>, these old-school treats are hard to find nowadays. So, we decided to take up the challenge and hunt down our favourite childhood snacks. Let\u2019s get nostalgic, people!<\/p>\n<h2>Our forever favourite childhood snacks<\/h2>\n<h3>Ice Gem Biscuits<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165487\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165487\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165487 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Iced-gems.jpg\" alt=\"Ice Gem Biscuits | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Iced-gems.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Iced-gems.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Iced-gems.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165487\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">We can&#8217;t get enough of these colourful biscuits<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Ah, the king of old-school biscuits. Remember how we used to pick our favourite colours, leaving the boring white ones behind? Confession: I used to pick the yellow meringue icing off the biscuit to enjoy it on its own, but as I get older, I\u2019m starting to actually like popping them in my mouth in one hit. Our style editor Nafeesa on the other hand, much prefers the bottom bit. Questionable\u2026<\/p>\n<h3>White Rabbit Candy<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165494\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165494 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Rabbit-sweet.jpg\" alt=\"White Rabbit Candy | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Rabbit-sweet.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Rabbit-sweet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Rabbit-sweet.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">What&#8217;s nostalgic snacks without these milky sweets?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Okay, real talk: is the wrapper edible? This was a huge topic of debate amongst kids, but as we grow older (and could finally understand the ingredients listed), we finally bust the myth \u2014 it\u2019s edible glutinous rice paper!<\/p>\n<h3>Haw Flakes<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165484\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165484\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165484 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Haw-flakes.jpg\" alt=\"Haw Flakes | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Haw-flakes.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Haw-flakes.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Haw-flakes.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165484\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">One disc won&#8217;t do!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Made from hawthorns, these sweet mini discs are super addictive. You either have them one at a time, or you pop a couple of discs at once. But believe it or not, these were given out to kids back in the day to treat digestive parasites. To be honest, we\u2019re not 100% sure on this one, though.<\/p>\n<h3>Ring Pops<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165496\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165496\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165496 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Ring-sweet.jpg\" alt=\"Ring Pops | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Ring-sweet.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Ring-sweet.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Ring-sweet.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165496\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Put a ring on it<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They say a diamond is a girl\u2019s best friend, and a girl can dream, right? I used to be one of those girls waving her ring pop, pretending it\u2019s a diamond ring, while having cheeky licks until the candy\u2019s all gone.<\/p>\n<h3>Push Pops<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165493\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165493\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165493 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Push-pop.jpg\" alt=\"Push Pops | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Push-pop.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Push-pop.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Push-pop.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165493\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Push Pops for all you with a sweet tooth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These bad boys, on the other hand, have been substitutes for lipsticks for kids (tell me I wasn\u2019t the only one who did this!). Due to its popular commercial, everyone in school had a push pop. That jingle is still burned into the brains of many children of the 90s&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Spectacle Chocolates<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165497\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165497\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165497 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Spectacle-Chocolate.jpg\" alt=\"Spectacle Chocolates | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Spectacle-Chocolate.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Spectacle-Chocolate.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Spectacle-Chocolate.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165497\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Your M&amp;M and Smarties alternative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Can\u2019t afford a pack of M&amp;Ms or Smarties when you were a kid? This was a much more affordable alternative. The colourful round chocs either come in a flower-shaped packet or a figure-eight packet.<\/p>\n<h3>Pop Rocks<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165492\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165492\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165492 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Popping-candy.jpg\" alt=\"Pop Rocks | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Popping-candy.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Popping-candy.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Popping-candy.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165492\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Let these pop in your mouth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Remember how fun emptying a pack into your mouth was? Even as adults, we still can\u2019t shake off the addictive sizzling sensation in our mouths! Even the Martini Bar at the Grand Hyatt is adding them to one of their crazy creative cocktails right now&#8230;<\/p>\n<h3>Choki Chocolate Stick<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165481\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165481\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165481 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Choki.jpg\" alt=\"Choki Chocolate Stick | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Choki.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Choki.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Choki.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165481\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Give us two more sticks!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Leave the bread, we much prefer this on its own, thank you very much. It\u2019s less messy to squeeze chocolatey goodness directly into our mouths than scooping and licking a tub of Nutella spread. Can you really blame us for having more than one stick?<\/p>\n<h3>Hiro Chocolate Cake<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165486\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165486\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165486 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_HIRO-cake.jpg\" alt=\"Hiro Chocolate Cake | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_HIRO-cake.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_HIRO-cake.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_HIRO-cake.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165486\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A chocolate lover&#8217;s dream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For easy access to chocolate sponge cake, Hiro chocolate cake was, well, our <em>hero<\/em>. The delicious treat was a great snack to have on the go, especially if you&#8217;re a massive chocolate cake lover.<\/p>\n<h3>Hacks Sweets<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"8221attachment_1654838243\" aria-describedby=\"caption-8221attachment-1654838243\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption &#8221;aligncenter&#8221; size-full wp-image-165483\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165490 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Pola-snack.jpg\" alt=\"Monde Pola Snack | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Pola-snack.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Pola-snack.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Pola-snack.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-8221attachment-1654838243\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The perfect snack on the go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>These were popular back in the day. The super tasty Monde Pola Snacks come with adorable animal characters imprinted on them and are packed in small rectangular packets which were easy to fit into pockets \u2014 uniform pockets, to be exact. The baked snack is also relatively healthier as it is made of wheat.<\/p>\n<h3>Animal biscuits<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_165480\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-165480\" style=\"width: 930px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-165480 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Animal-biscuits.jpg\" alt=\"Animal biscuits | Nostalgic Singapore snacks | Childhood treats we still want to binge on\" width=\"930\" height=\"550\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Animal-biscuits.jpg 930w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Animal-biscuits.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2018\/03\/honeycombers-nostagic-snacks_Animal-biscuits.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 930px) 100vw, 930px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 930px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 930\/550;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-165480\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Aren&#8217;t they cute?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Pick your favourite and munch \u2014 \u2018nuff said.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>Where to buy old school Singaporean snacks and tidbits<\/h2>\n<h3>Munch Munch<\/h3>\n<p>For all things nostalgia, Munch Munch will take you on a trip down memory lane. You can find everything from old school biscuits and packet cakes to crackers and sweets. Besides your favourite childhood snacks, the store also has shelves of card games like Old Maid and traditional kampong games like Five Stones.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.munchmunch.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Munch Munch<\/a>, available at Fusionpolis Way (#B1-23) and Chinatown Point (#B2-03).<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Nineties Candy Society<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019d rather have your bag o\u2019 treats delivered right to your doorstep, look no further than Nineties Candy Society. The online store has everything from gummy sweets and mini chocolates to savoury crackers and crisps\u00a0fit for parties. And speaking of parties, the store also does goodie bags, candy buffets, and mascot rentals.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.90s.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Nineties Candy Society<\/a>, available online. Check out its website for the next sale booth.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>The Biscuit Shop<\/h3>\n<p>As its name suggests, the shop is filled with an assortment of retro biscuits like the ice gem biscuits and the animal biscuits. Keeping it ol\u2019 school, the biscuits are displayed in those old iconic tins. The best bit about shopping here? You can mix and match biscuits in a tin!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/biscuitshop.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Biscuit Shop<\/a>, #01-08\/09, 6 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, Singapore 081006<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>The Biscuit King<\/h3>\n<p>Another biscuit galore, Biscuit King not only sells traditional and retro biscuits that are Halal certified but also does other local snacks such as haw flakes, fizzy cola candies, lollies.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.biscuitking.com.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Biscuit King<\/a>, 130 Casuarina Road, Singapore 579518<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>All photography by Darissa Lee for Honeycombers.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were born after the 80s in Singapore, you\u2019ll know what a magical time it was to be a kid! Yes, we\u2019re talking about devouring and sharing iconic retro snacks like the ice gem biscuits, white rabbit candy and haw flakes with friends during school. 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