Góa Bingó Kúlur chocolate liquorice balls

Góa Bingó Kúlur are a quintessential Icelandic treat, representing the country's unique affinity for combining sweet chocolate with salty liquorice. These confectionery balls typically consist of a liquorice caramel or hard candy center coated in smooth milk or dark chocolate. Produced by Góa ehf. (often referred to as Góa-Linda), the brand has become one of the most recognizable names in the Icelandic snack market.

The company's roots trace back to 1968, when it was founded as a small operation with a single caramel machine. Over the decades, Góa expanded significantly, notably merging with the Linda confectionery factory in 1993 and acquiring other local liquorice makers. Today, Góa is the second-largest candy manufacturer in Iceland. The brand remains privately held by the founding family, specifically under the leadership of Helgi Vilhjálmsson, maintaining its status as a locally-owned Icelandic institution while exporting its unique flavor profiles to nostalgic expats and curious sweets-lovers worldwide.