When did Sour Altoids get discontinued?
2010
Altoids Sours, a sugary, fruit-flavored edition of the iconic breath mint brand, were discontinued in 2010, according to Bustle. A decade later, the now-expired candies are reselling for hundreds of dollars.
Will Altoids bring back sour?
Hey @Altoids bring back the sours! Sour Altoids are a sour version of Altoids, but they have been discontinued.
Why are altoid sours so expensive?
So why are they so expensive? The candies experienced a wide-spanning surge in popularity after they were discontinued, with fans creating Facebook pages and Change.org petitions calling for their return. Now, with a limited number of tins available, their packaging has become a collector’s item.
Are Altoids still made?
The sugar-free chewing gum, introduced in 2003, was made in the United States. Flavors include peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint, wintergreen and two sour flavours, cherry and apple. The gum has not been seen in stock in US stores since January 2010 and has been discontinued.
What happened to Altoids sour?
Why Were Altoid Sours Discontinued? According to Mars, Altoids Sours hit the market in 2004 and came in five flavors: raspberry, lime, apple, tangerine, and mango (and anyone who knew their stuff knew that tangerine was the best). They were then unceremoniously discontinued in February of 2010.
What happened licorice Altoids?
So, for whatever God-forsaken reason, Wrigley decided to stop making licorice Altoids. That was the only flavor I enjoyed. I’ve found my methadone-like replacement to soothe my addiction, though.
Are Altoids bad for you?
Eating too many sugary mints, such as non-sugar-free Altoids, can actually give you bad breath in the long run. According to a report by Yahoo! News, the sugar can build up in your mouth, creating a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria that cause your bad breath, to begin with.
What is the most sour sweet in the UK?
In Britain we have a candy called Mega Sours by Barnett’s (furious Pete are them) they’re the SOUREST sweet in the world.
Are warheads discontinued?
The Fizzy Warheads were discontinued sometimes shortly after being made, and records of their advertisements or even pictures of them are hard to come by. Another spin off to Warheads is a best of festive cheer called Warheads Candy Canes.
Are licorice Altoids discontinued?
So, for whatever God-forsaken reason, Wrigley decided to stop making licorice Altoids.
What is in Altoids?
The irreverent, quirky personality of Altoids mints has led Altoids to be a top-selling mint in the U.S. Ingredients: Sugar, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor (Oil Of Peppermint), Gelatin.
When did Altoids sours come on the market?
Bustle reached out to Mars, Altoids’ parent company, for some answers. According to Mars, Altoids Sours hit the market in 2004 and came in five flavors: raspberry, lime, apple, tangerine, and mango (and anyone who knew their stuff knew that tangerine was the best). They were then unceremoniously discontinued in February of 2010.
How many tins of Altoids Tangerine sours are there?
Altoids Sours (4 Sealed Tins) two Tangerine, one Citrus and one Apple ~ Rare!! Only 1 left! Vintage Altoids Tangerine Sours Tin. Discontinued Candy Empty
What can I use instead of altoid sours?
1 Canedish & Harvey Orange Drops may not be the actual Altoid Sours, but they come pretty close. 2 Ice Breakers Sours, Sugar-free sour mints are another option. 3 Another person on Reddit — who claims to have searched high and low for a candy alternative to the Altoid Sours — recommends PEZ Candy, specifically the lemon flavor.
What kind of mints are similar to Altoids sours?
Ice Breakers Sours, Sugar-free sour mints are another option. The fresh, sour, and fruity taste of the green apple, tangerine, and watermelon mints are comparable to the Altoid Sours, according to people on Reddit who have tried the candies. One person says, “they’re very similar in taste from what [they] remember.”