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The General Mills Company has been a leader in the cereal industry for a reason. They’ve turned out some really incredible cereals over the years and Kaboom is just one of those. This cereal was fun, delicious, and even loaded with vitamins. Does it really get much better than that? History Kaboom was released by…
Now and Later candy is a classic candy that has always been a winner. It’s this hard square of candy that reminds you of a starburst but isn’t as juicy. It’s sweet and flavorful and most certainly a one-of-a-kind candy when you compare it to other options out there. Let’s take a walk through memory…
Some people aren’t big fans but many of us remember growing up with Swedish Fish and still turn to these fun chewy candies to enjoy when we want that little something sweet. Swedish Fish have been around forever, it seems. One of the interesting things about this unique candy is that they are labeled as…
Shockers candy was not always known by this name. You might know them as SweeTarts. These sweet and sour candies were originally created in the 60s under the moniker which was later changed to Shockers when the stronger and more sour version was made. This was owing to the surprisingly sweet and sour notes of…
Starburst is a soft fruit-flavored candy in the form of a type of taffy. They come as rectangular or “box” shaped pieces of individually wrapped candy in a variety of colors and flavors. Starburst themselves are chewy, interesting to look at, and generally are fruit-flavored. Starburst is advertised as being made with real fruit juice,…
Sprite is a clear soda with a lemon-lime flavor and is known for its green color branding. Sprite is caffeine-free, crisp tasting, and has had a wide fan base since its introduction in 1961. Sprite is often thought to be a close competitor to 7Up, another caffeine-free lemon-lime flavored soft drink. Sprite has a wide…
Pop Tarts are toaster pastries that are eaten as breakfast food or as a snack. Rectangular in shape, fairly thick, and contain filling inside of them. Many varieties exist, many of them containing a coating of hard frosting on one side of the Pop Tart. First made in the year 1964, with the frosted variety…
LemonHead candy is a tart about the size of a gumball. LemonHead candy was first invented in the year 1962 and has become popular for its sour and sweet taste. LemonHead is vaguely shaped like a lemon and is yellow in color and is one of the oldest American candy still in production. Lemonheads pack…
This fruity-tasting gum is often popular with kids for its colorful appearance. Fruit Stripe gum comes in several different flavors and colors and the gum sticks have stripes on them colorful packaging and have featured a Zebra as a mascot. History and General Information Fruit Stripe Gum, a gum that first came onto the market…
Apple Jacks cereal is a crunchy sweet breakfast cereal, though often enjoyed as a mid-day snack as well. Apple Jacks has a memorable name and is distinguished by its orange and green color cereal O’s. Apple Jacks has an apple and cinnamon taste that is appealing with milk. It is a fairly popular cereal that…