ZotZ (candy) facts for kids

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. It is a hard candy that contains sherbet. Zotz has a mild sour flavor to it, owing to the acids involved in its ingredients.

ZotZ flavors include apple, cherry, watermelon, blue raspberry, strawberry, grape, and orange. As of 2022, they are still currently in production and sold in stores.

ZotZ is the official candy of American Endurance Racing (AER).

Ingredients

From Wrapper: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Malic Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Tartaric Acid, Artificial Flavors, Artificial Colors (F.d. &C. Yellow N.5, Yellow N. 6, Red N. 40), Maltose Carbonate

Different flavors have differing ingredients, including additional/alternative food colors. Check your packaging before consumption.

History

ZotZ were introduced in 1968 and were manufactured by G.B.Ambrosoli SPA in Ronago Italy.

ZotZ was briefly featured in the sausage roll episode of How to Get Away with Murder.

Slogan

Some known slogans are ”Where the Fizz izz”, ”Big Fizz Candy” and ”Exploding pop”