Introduction
Ah, the sweet nostalgia of childhood. Who doesn’t remember the days of running to the corner store for a sweet treat? Unfortunately, some of our favorite childhood candies have been discontinued. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this article, we’ll take a look at 14 discontinued candies that taste like childhood. From classic favorites like Astro Pops and Bubble Jug to more obscure treats like Fizzers and Zotz, we’ll explore the sweet memories of our past. So grab a glass of milk and get ready to take a trip down memory lane!
14 Discontinued Candies That Taste Like Childhood
Ah, the nostalgia of childhood. It’s a time of innocence, exploration, and of course, candy. But what happens when your favorite childhood candy is no longer available? We’ve rounded up 14 discontinued candies that will take you back to your childhood days.
1. Astro Pops
Astro Pops were a classic lollipop that came in three flavors: cherry, lime, and pineapple. They were shaped like a rocket and were a favorite among kids in the ’60s and ’70s. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in 2004.
2. 3D Doritos
3D Doritos were a triangular-shaped version of the classic Doritos chips. They were available in nacho cheese and cool ranch flavors and were a hit with kids in the ’90s. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
3. Bubble Tape
Bubble Tape was a bubble gum that came in a long, tape-like roll. It was a favorite among kids in the ’90s and was available in a variety of flavors. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
4. Fruit Stripe Gum
Fruit Stripe Gum was a classic gum that came in a variety of flavors. It was a favorite among kids in the ’70s and ’80s and was known for its colorful packaging and zebra mascot. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
5. Hubba Bubba Soda
Hubba Bubba Soda was a carbonated soda that was flavored like bubble gum. It was a favorite among kids in the ’90s and was available in a variety of flavors. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
6. Nerds Rope
Nerds Rope was a candy that was made of Nerds candy and was shaped like a rope. It was a favorite among kids in the ’90s and was available in a variety of flavors. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
7. Push Pop
Push Pop was a classic lollipop that came in a variety of flavors. It was a favorite among kids in the ’80s and ’90s and was known for its unique packaging. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
8. Runts
Runts were a classic candy that came in a variety of fruit flavors. They were a favorite among kids in the ’80s and ’90s and were known for their colorful shapes. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
9. Surge
Surge was a citrus-flavored soda that was a favorite among kids in the ’90s. It was known for its bright green color and was available in a variety of sizes. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
10. Sweet Tarts
Sweet Tarts were a classic candy that came in a variety of flavors. They were a favorite among kids in the ’70s and ’80s and were known for their tart taste. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
11. Trix Yogurt
Trix Yogurt was a yogurt that was flavored like the classic Trix cereal. It was a favorite among kids in the ’90s and was available in a variety of flavors. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
12. Wacky Wafers
Wacky Wafers were a classic candy that came in a variety of flavors. They were a favorite among kids in the ’70s and ’80s and were known for their wafer-like texture. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
13. Warheads
Warheads were a classic candy that came in a variety of sour flavors. They were a favorite among kids in the ’90s and were known for their intense sourness. Unfortunately, they were discontinued in the early 2000s.
14. Wonka Bar
The Wonka Bar was a chocolate bar that was inspired by the classic Roald Dahl book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It was a favorite among kids in the ’70s and ’80s and was known for its unique packaging. Unfortunately, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
So, there you have it! 14 discontinued candies that will take you back to your childhood days. Whether you’re looking for a blast from the past or just want to reminisce, these candies will do the trick.
For as many candy bars as there are on store shelves today, there are countless others that didn’t make the cut. And while some of these discontinued candies weren’t as popular as, say, a Hershey bar, that doesn’t mean we don’t miss them to this day.
Take a walk down memory lane with these sweet treats that are no longer on store shelves. Just don’t blame us if you start craving them!
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You can still pop an Altoid for fresh, minty breath. But once upon a time, Altoids also made sour candy, too. We loved the tangerine flavor in particular.
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Chocolate that was shaped like Pringles? For a brief time in the early 2000s, that was a reality. But Hershey’s discontinued these candies in favor of more traditional chocolate shapes.
Part of the fun of eating Starburst is having the chewy candy stick to your teeth. But at one point, there were Starburst hard candies, too. If you’re feeling nostalgic for the sugary treats, there’s always Jolly Ranchers.
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Not even advertising that featured The Simpsons characters could save these bite-sized candies. Yes, there are still Butterfinger candy bars, but that’s not nearly as fun.
Named for legendary baseball player Reggie Jackson, this peanut and chocolate candy bar saw its heyday in the late ’70s, along with a brief comeback in the ’90s. But you won’t find it on store shelves today.
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2000s kids will remember the jingle: “What’s in a Wonder Ball?” Unfortunately, these days, the answer is “nothing,” because you won’t find Wonder Balls on store shelves.
The caramel and chocolate in this candy bar were so chewy that its tagline was “it lasts a good long time!” Unfortunately, that didn’t apply to how long the now-discontinued candy would last in stores.
For those days when you couldn’t get to a campfire, there was always the Hershey’s S’mores Bar. At least, there was until it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
These were a more fun version of Fruit by the Foot or Fruit Roll-Ups. As the name suggests, they came in one long, stringy piece.
If donut holes are what happens to the inner dough from donuts, Life Savers holes were the little piece of hard candy that came from making the Life Savers rings. Sadly, this was a novelty that didn’t last.
You can still get Wild Berry Jolly Rancher candy—in the form of jelly beans. But the original flavor combination of Wild Berry Jolly Rancher hard candies is nowhere to be found.
There are still plenty of Tic Tac flavors on the market, including the beloved orange flavor. But you’d be hard-pressed to find cinnamon Tic Tacs on store shelves.
If these taste like your childhood, you may have had some gastrointestinal issues when you were growing up. Sugar-free Haribo gummy bears were discontinued because they had laxative effects.
Most Wonka candies, like SweeTarts and Bottle Caps, are still on shelves. But when Nestlé bought The Willy Wonka Candy Company in 2015, a few products, like Wonka bars, disappeared entirely. The rest of the Wonka candies are now sold by the Ferrara Candy Company, but Wonka bars (and their connection to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl) live on in our hearts.
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