Hot Tamales facts for kids
Hot Tamales are a popular American candy known for their spicy cinnamon flavor. They first came out in 1950. The company that makes them is called Just Born.
A man named Bob Born helped create these candies. His father, Sam Born, started the Just Born company. The candy's name, Hot Tamales, comes from a spicy Mexican dish called tamales. This is because the candies have a warm, spicy taste. In 1999, Hot Tamales were the most popular cinnamon candy.
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Different Kinds of Hot Tamales
Over the years, Just Born has made different versions of Hot Tamales. These new kinds offer various levels of spice or new flavors.
Hot Tamales 3 ALARM
In 2011, a special mix called Hot Tamales 3 ALARM was released. This mix included three different candies. Each one had a different level of heat. There were orange candies (hot), pinkish candies (hotter), and dark red candies (hottest).
Hot Tamales Fire
Around the same time, Hot Tamales Fire came out. These candies were even hotter than the original ones. They also had a darker color. They were first called Super Hot Hot Tamales.
Hot Tamales Tropical Heat
In 2014, Hot Tamales Tropical Heat was introduced. This version mixed the spicy taste of Hot Tamales with fruity flavors. It included lemon, mango, and pineapple.
Hot Tamales Ice
For a while, there was a cool, minty version called Hot Tamales Ice. It had a spearmint flavor. This version was stopped for some time. However, in 2018, it came back. It was sold together with the regular Hot Tamales. This new mix was called Hot Tamales Fire & Ice.
What Hot Tamales Are Made Of
Hot Tamales are made with several ingredients. The main ones give them their sweet and chewy texture.
Some of the key ingredients are sugar and corn syrup. They also contain modified food starch, which helps give the candy its shape. Other ingredients are added for flavor, color, and to keep the candies fresh. These include fruit juice, citric acid, and artificial colors.
See also
- List of confectionery brands
- Mike and Ike – similar Just Born brand
