Last Updated on March 27, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Lucas Gusano is a liquid candy that comes in a number of flavors, including Tamarind and Chamoy. This unique candy is a very popular Mexican treat that comes in a small bottle. Once you try it, you will want to have it as a condiment with everything you eat.
When you first take a look at it, you will wonder how you are supposed to eat it, considering that it is a liquid candy. Well, you can pour this hot candy on any meal and enjoy an authentic Mexican taste experience. For those of you who dare, you can also eat it on its own by simply pouring it into your mouth!
Read on to learn more interesting things about this super hot candy that will take you on a trip to spiceland.
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History of Lucas Gusano
In 1986, two brothers Alejandro Martinez and Hugo Martinez started making candy in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. They started with a candy that was produced from Tamarind pulp and was originally called Rico Pelo Loco. Within a short time, this unique candy became a popular sensation in Mexico, resulting in a monthly production of more than 200,000 treats. This popularity led the brothers to establish their company, Alitec, which is now called Alimentos Matre S.A. de C.V.
Lucas is one of their most popular brands which is a name that they gave to their most famous product, Lucas Acidito, which is a lemon flavored chili powder that gave the company a major boost in popularity. In 1999, the company created their most revolutionary product, Skwinkles, which is a thin spaghetti shaped candy that comes in fruity flavors and a sour chili sauce. This product gave way to new candies in the same sweet and spicy category.
In 2001, the company became widely popular in continental markets of North America, South America, Asia, and europe. This popularity drew the attention of a known candy manufacturer Grupo Mars Inc., who acquired the Lucas brand.
Today, the Mars company has been producing and distributing Lucas products in chili and tamarind flavored candies. Lucas Gusano, Skwinkles and Salsagheti are some of their products that are also a huge success all over the world.
Flavors of Lucas Gusano
Lucas Gusano comes in a variety of sour and spicy flavors. Packed in a small bottle, they are available in the following flavors:
- Lucas Gusano Sour Acidito Liquid Candy: A sour apple green flavored liquid candy that comes in blue packaging.
- Lucas Gusano Pik Machin Extra Spicy: A mango flavored liquid candy that comes in purple packaging.
- Lucas Gusano ENCHILEITOR Extra Spicy Mang: An extra spicy mango flavored liquid candy that comes in black and yellow packaging.
- Lucas Gusano Dulce de Chamoy – Mexican Liquid Candy: A sweet and sour chamoy flavored spicy liquid candy that comes in red packaging.
- Lucas Gusano Tamarind: A tamarind flavored liquid candy that comes in orange packaging.
Lucas Gusano Nutritional Information and Ingredients
Lucas Gusano is packed with spicy and sour flavors that is made up of water, iodized salt, citric acid, modified cornstarch, chili powder, dextrose, caramel color, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, xanthan gum, ascorbic acid (antioxidant), artificial flavor, sucralose.
You can find the nutritional information for a container of Lucas Gusano below:
| Amount per serving | |
| Total Fat | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 790 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate
Sugar 1g |
3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Lucas Gusano Tamarind Flavor Hot Liquid Candy – Mexican Candy Tasting
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Summary of Lucas Gusano
Are you looking for a new condiment or a replacement for the good ol’ tabasco sauce for your taste buds? If so, Lucas Gusano is a perfect replacement for it. This spicy and sour liquid candy is one of the most popular Mexican candies that come in a variety of tangy and spicy flavors, including mango, tamarind, and chamoy. So do you dare to try out this spicy candy? Let us know in the comments below!
Lucas Gusano — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Lucas Gusano good on?
Lucas Gusano tastes really well on salads and fruits when used as a condiment. You can even pour it on tacos or burgers for an authentic Mexican experience..
What is Lucas Gusano made of?
The ingredients in Lucas Gusano include water, iodized salt, citric acid, modified corn starch, chili powder, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate as preservatives, color fd&c red 40, artificial flavor, sucralose.
Who makes Lucas Gusano?
Mars Mexico makes and distributes Lucas Gusano all over the world. Lucas is their trademark brand.
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