Pelon Pelo Rico facts for kids
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| Type | Candy |
|---|---|
| Inventor | Grupo Lorena |
| Inception | 1985 |
| Manufacturer | Lorena (subsidiary of The Hershey Company) |
| Available | Available |
| Current supplier | The Hershey Company |
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Pelon Pelo Rico is a super popular candy from Mexico. It tastes like tamarind, a sweet and sour fruit. This fun candy is made in Jalisco, Mexico, by a company called Lorena. Lorena is actually part of The Hershey Company, which is a big candy company from Pennsylvania in the United States.
Pelon Pelo Rico first came out in 1985. It was created by a candy maker called Grupo Lorena in Guadalajara. Later, in 2004, The Hershey Company bought Lorena and all its yummy candy brands.
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What Makes Pelon Pelo Rico Special?
The name "Pelon Pelo Rico" is a bit funny! It means "Yummy Hair Baldie" in English. This name comes from how you eat the candy. You squeeze it out of a tube, and it comes out like thin strands, almost like hair! It looks a bit like the mythical creature Medusa with her snake hair.
Flavors and Ingredients
Pelon Pelo Rico comes in several exciting flavors. You can find the original tamarind taste, or try sour lime, watermelon, and even extra spicy!
The main things that make up this candy include:
- Sugar
- Water
- Glucose (a type of sugar)
- Chili powder (for that spicy kick!)
- Citric acid (to make it a bit sour)
- Xanthan gum (to make it thick)
- Tamarind extract (for its unique flavor)
Where to Find Pelon Pelo Rico
This candy is usually very affordable. You can often buy it for about 50 cents (US) at small shops. It's very common in stores and markets owned by Mexican communities.
See also
In Spanish: Pelon Pelo Rico para niños
