Do you fondly remember iconic candy from the 90s? Do you feel a sense of nostalgia when you think about those candies? Have you wondered what happened to them and if you can still buy them? Let’s stroll back in time and look at some of the most popular candy from the 90s!
Bubble Tape
Possibly one of the most popular types of chewing gum ever, Bubble Tape was a hit when it appeared in the early 90s. With six feet of bright pink bubblegum rolled up in its plastic container the size of a hockey puck, everyone wanted to grab one in the grocery store checkout line. You could tear pieces off using the plastic teeth at the opening of the container and reseal it, or, if you were particularly adventurous, try to chew the entire six feet of bubblegum at once. Still made by Wrigley, Bubble Tape comes in a variety of flavors.
Gushers
If you were growing up in the 90s, you more than likely remember Gushers commercials. It seemed they were playing on television all the time! From the General Mills-owned brand, Betty Crocker, Gushers were released in 1991 and had remarkable success that decade. In individual packs, they made for a great fruit snack. Now, there are even more flavors available.
Sour Patch Kids
Still a very popular candy, Sour Patch Kids started out as Mars Men, but received their official name toward the end of the 1900s. An intriguing mixture of sour and sweet, they have held onto their popularity into the 2020s, in part thanks to a wildly successful marketing campaign on TikTok. This candy might be what children of 90s kids remember from their childhoods as well!
Root Beer Barrels
A fan favorite from the 90s, even though Root Beer Barrels have been around for much longer. They were popular at parties and in schools and frequently handed out on Halloween! Packed with rich root beer flavor, these candies really were a treat.
Cow Tales
Their iconic name comes from their appearance and shape – these sweet 90s candies were long sticks of caramel with a cream center. Get them as minis or in assorted flavors, but do not forget about the original!
Lemonheads
Originally created in the 60s by the Ferrara Candy Company, Lemonheads became a popular 90s candy too. These round, lemon-flavored candies were sweet and sour at the same time, which was a popular candy combination in the 90s! The super sour outer coating will make you pucker up, but then you’re rewarded with the sweet candy inside!
Fireballs
Going hand in hand with Lemonheads, Fireballs were one of the most popular candies in the 90s, with kids often daring each other to try one and taste its intense cinnamon flavor. Each Fireball has around 3500 Scoville Heat units, which is equivalent to what you would find in jalapeños. Fireballs were also created by the Ferrara Candy Company and have long since remained popular. A type of jawbreaker, you would have to tolerate the heat of Fireballs for a long time before reaching the sweet sugar.
Hershey’s Cookies ’n’ Creme
One of Hershey’s most inventive candy bars, the Cookies ’n’ Creme chocolate bar was a staple in the 90s. Initially made with white chocolate, Hershey changed the recipe, and it no longer technically includes that as an ingredient. It is one of the few Hershey’s bars that is for sale in the United Kingdom and has achieved moderate success there. People either love or hate this candy bar, but it’s here to stay!
Toxic Waste Candy
Labeled as “hazardously sour,” toxic waste candy is EXTREMELY sour! In neon colors and packaged in its signature warning sign wrappers or plastic drum, kids always love trying these. Once you get past the strong sour flavor, you’ll also notice a sweetness. There are multiple flavors to try, like watermelon, blue raspberry, lemon, black cherry, and apple. However, be warned that eating several pieces shortly after each other can cause temporary irritation because of how sour they are!
Many of these beloved 90s candies can be found on Beulah’s Candyland’s website – start exploring today!