Last Updated on October 28, 2022 by Jim Edwards
Pelon Pelo Rico is a tangy oozing candy that will delight your tastebuds with a burst of flavors. It is one of the most celebrated candies and snacks in Mexico known for its salty, sweet, and spicy flavors combined! The candy comes in a tube-like structure that can be squeezed out of its grate opening for a spaghetti-shaped or hair-like effect.
The push bottle is one of the best parts of the candy as it makes for easy carrying in children’s bags. The Lorena Brand of the Hershey Company in Jalisco produces Pelon Pelo Rico, the candy that has fans of spicy and sour candies raving about its taste.
The Pelon Pelo Rico candy has become highly popular in the USA, as many of the youth were introduced to Mexican candies due to the internet and fell in love with the unique sourness and spice of the treat. The candy is a must-try for people who liked to challenge themselves and their friends to eat Warheads in their childhood. This candy is nostalgic for many Mexican Americans who have spent their childhood in Mexico.
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What Does Pelon Pelo Rico Taste Like?
Pelon Pelo Rico is a unique candy, unlike any other sour candy flavor available in the United States. It would be more accurate to describe this candy as goo since it is thick oozing golden brown tamarind candy that comes in a small bottle. The bottle is large enough to hold it in hand to squeeze the candy out from a crated opening.
Fans of the candy think it to absolutely divine and cannot get enough of the mouth-watering and tart flavor.
Pelon Pelo Rico is a flavor concoction perfect for the young and the old. No matter what age you are, your mouth will still pucker from the candy’s sharp saltiness and tart tamarind flavor. The candy lasts long as the green bottle holds a good volume of the tart Pelon Pelo Rico.
The best part about eating a Pelon Pelo Rico is that you begin enjoying the candy again after you have reached the end by pulling off the green part of the candy bottle.
Although the candy is spicy and tangy, some people have often complained that they cannot open the bottle fast enough. The bottle’s design can be tricky to open if you are not used to opening the bottle in a certain way.
Any Mexican would suggest you try a Pelon Pelo Rico whenever you are feeling low since it is impossible to feel sad when there is a party of tart and salty flavors in your mouth. This candy is also offered to children at birthday parties, Christmas get-togethers, Halloween, school events, friends’ bashes, sleepovers, and more for a fun snack they can enjoy.
Different Flavors of Pelon Pelo Rico
Although the classic regular flavor is the most loved flavor among the Pelon Pelo Rico selection, there are different flavors for various regions where this candy is available.
- Regular Flavor: The regular flavor of Pelon Pelo features the classic tamarind tanginess mixed with a chili spice to make the experience more flavorful.
- Sour Lime Flavor: The sour lime flavor holds a tangy kick of lime mixed with the candy’s classic tamarind taste for a refreshing and extreme sour taste.
- Watermelon Flavor: The watermelon flavor of the Pelon Pelo Rico is for fruit-flavor lovers who love the mellow sweetness of watermelon mixed with the original tartness of Pelon Pelo Rico.
- Extra Spicy Flavor: For people who do not easily get intimidated by spice, the extra spicy flavor of Pelon Pelo Rico will challenge your spice tolerance levels and give you a sour kick with the classic tamarind flavor.
Pelon Pelo Rico Nutritional Facts and Information
The Pelon Pelo Rico is a tart, gooey candy available in the United States and Mexico. One serving of the regular-sized Pelon Pelo Rico is 28 g and contains the following:
Calories: 100
Total Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 220 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 23g
Dietary Fiber: <1g
Sugars: 22g
Protein: 0g
Pelon Pelo Rico contains the following ingredients: sugar, water, glucose, chili powder, citric acid, xanthan gum, and tamarind extract.
The Danger Bros Taste Test: Pelon Pelo Rico
The Danger Bros and guest star Chickman try the Mexican Candy called Pelon Pelo Rico. Will they like it? Watch and find out.
Pelon Pelo Rico – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Pelon Pelo Rico sour?
Yes, Pelon Pelo Rico is spicy, sweet, salty, and sour all at once. It is a delightful flavor combination that will leave you wanting more.
What is tamarind candy?
Tamarind Candy is a type of candy made from the tamarind tree’s fruit. Tamarind is sour itself, which is why tamarind candies are known to be delightfully sweet and sour.
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