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Discontinued: 2010
Altoids Sours emerged in 2001 as the mint company's venture into intense fruit flavors. The candies retained the iconic metal tin but delivered intense sour punches in raspberry, lime, mango, tangerine, and citrus. Despite passionate fan devotion, Altoids Sours failed to achieve the sales numbers needed for survival, and the candy was discontinued.
Discontinued: 2020
My personal favorite. Mike and Ike Zours represented Just Born's answer to the growing sour candy market in the 1990s. The chewy candies featured a sour powder coating that made them way different than other Mike and Ike offerings. Just Born eliminated Zours in December 2020, citing insufficient retailer and consumer interest, though online petitions suggest otherwise.
Discontinued: 1995
Wonka Dweebs launched in the early 1990s as a larger, softer alternative to the wildly successful Nerds. The Super Sour variation pushed sourness to extreme levels while maintaining the three-compartment packaging that distinguished Dweebs from their two-flavor predecessor. Wonka discontinued Dweebs after just a few years when the product failed to establish a distinct market identity.
Discontinued: 2022
SweeTarts Shockers began in the 1960s as an intensified version of the original SweeTarts formula. The disc-shaped candies delivered such powerful sourness that they became legendary for burning tongues and inspiring dares. Ferrara Candy Company ended the decades-long run of Shockers in 2022, marking the end of one of the most enduring sour candy lines.
Discontinued: 1990s
Bonkers burst onto the scene in 1985 with Nabisco's revolutionary liquid-center technology wrapped in chewy fruit candy. The brand became famous for surreal television commercials featuring giant fruit crashing from the sky. Bonkers disappeared in the late 1990s when production challenges proved insurmountable.
Discontinued: 1990s
Candilicious represented Warner-Lambert's attempt to extend their Bubblicious success into non-gum territory during the 1980s. The soft, chewy candies offered watermelon, grape, strawberry, and orange flavors in direct competition with established fruit candy brands. Candilicious could not survive the fierce market competition and faded away sometime in the 1990s.
Discontinued: 1990
Wonka DinaSour Eggs capitalized on the late 1980s and 1990s dinosaur craze with extremely sour candies that challenged even the most dedicated sour candy enthusiasts. The eggs delivered what fans described as gobstopper-level intensity with amplified sourness. Wonka pulled DinaSour Eggs from production in 1990 as the dinosaur trend waned.
Discontinued: 1989
Wonka Punkys emerged in 1987 as the candy company's tribute to punk rock culture. The sour candy featured checkerboard packaging and rebellious branding. The small oval candies featured sugar crystal coatings and delivered both sweet and sour flavors to match their edgy aesthetic. Punkys lasted only two years before Wonka abandoned the punk theme and discontinued the line.
Discontinued: 1990s
Tongue Splashers Bubble Gum attracted children with paint can packaging and the promise of tongue color transformation. The gum combined traditional bubble-blowing capability with novelty color-changing effects that made it irresistible to young consumers. The brand eventually disappeared from shelves sometime in the 1990s, though similar products like Double Bubble Painterz carried on the concept.
Discontinued: 2021
Maynards Juicy Squirtz featured extra-chewy gummy exteriors surrounding liquid centers that burst with flavor when bitten. The candy built a loyal following over its production run before Maynards suddenly removed it from shelves in 2021. The company provided no explanation for discontinuing Juicy Squirtz, leaving fans puzzled and disappointed.
