Unfortunately, due to limited interest from retailers and consumers, MIKE AND IKE SOUR-licious ZOURS have been discontinued. We’re sorry for your disappointment. If you’re still looking for something sour, try our MIKE AND IKE MEGA MIX SOUR!
Are Zours and sour Mike and Ikes the same?
Nope. ZOURS are the sour version of the classic Mike and Ike—subtly sweet with an unexpected sour zing. They have the same jelly bean texture, but with a smooth coating of sour sugar. There is no gritty layer like other sour candies have, so the oval shaped candies have a clean, hard shell.
What is inside a Zot?
The candy’s secret weapon is a mix of malic and tartaric acids and sodium bicarbonate (science-speak for an anti-acid base. When the powders all hit saliva, they go boom. While Zotz’s have always been manufactured in Italy, the name likely comes from an American film from 1962.
What does malic acid do to your tongue?
Microencapsulated Malic Acid Like citric acid, large quantities of malic acid can cause dental erosion and canker sores, thus the product warning: “Eating multiple pieces within a short time period may cause a temporary irritation to sensitive tongues and mouths.”
Which warhead is the sourest?
Which flavor Warhead is the most sour? In our opinion it’s a close call between raspberry and black cherry.
Are warhead gummies sour?
WARHEADS Sour Candy | Chewy Cubes. Shaped like cubes, anything but square. These stackable, snackable fruit chews are sour on the outside with a chewy, gummy center.
Are ZOTZ still made?
ZotZ is a candy with a fizzy, sour center manufactured by G.B. Ambrosoli in Italy and distributed in the United States by Andre Prost, Inc. ZotZ flavors include apple, cherry, watermelon, blue raspberry, strawberry, grape, and orange. As of 2021, they are still currently in production and sold in stores.
