![]() ![]() The little disc shape was easy to make using the techniques that were available during this period, and the modern candy hasn’t actually changed all that much. The transition to a breath mint happened gradually, but the Altoid brand itself made the switch in the 19 th century when it came into the hands of the Callard & Bowser company.ĭuring this period, the brand switched from a medicinal focus to being sold as “Curiously Strong Mints”. This would still apply to the flavor profile of these little mints. They pack a powerful punch despite their small size, and they last for quite a long time without totally dissolving. There is a lot of peppermint oil used in the modern recipe, just like the old one, which accounts for the strength of the flavor. This product and the range of flavors that are offered have never been as available in the UK as in the US. There is a product sold by Marks & Spencer that is similar, but UK residents might never have tried an actual Altoid. ![]() At one time, Callard & Bowser-Suchard made Altoids at a plant in Wales, but the production was moved to Tennessee in the US when Mars Wrigley took control of the brand in 2004. READ MORE: Otter Pops (History, FAQ & Commercials)Īltoids did spend a small amount of time being sold under the name “Nuttall’s” during a phase where Callard and Bowser were under the ownership of Terry’s. Other than this one brief phase, the mints have been sold under the name Altoids.Īs of today, this breath mint with the intense flavor is sold in Peppermint, Wintergreen, Spearmint, and Cinnamon. There are also Sugar-Free Smalls that are sweetened with sorbitol rather than regular sugar ingredients. ![]() The sugar-free version is available in the same flavors as the regular mints. There were chocolate-dipped Altoid that were sold from 2007-to 2010 in flavors like Crème de Menthe. Just like the licorice, cool honey, and ginger varieties that were made before 2007, this chocolate version of the mints did not make it.Īltoids Sours were added to the Altoids stable in 2001. These were hard little candies that were made in various fruit-inspired colors. These little candies were covered in a sour coating that revealed a fruity hard candy underneath. This version of Altoids was sold in apple, lime, mango, raspberry, and tangerine flavors. Sour candies were really popular at this time, and this was a popular choice for those who wanted to have fruity candies that were also really sour. The sourness lasted briefly but was quite intense. ![]() They were still advertised as breath mints, but this was really a hard candy and not a breath freshener. The tins for this version of the product were not square like the traditional version of Altoids and were round instead. They were actually quite large compared to the regular tins as well. For those that did not have a bag or purse to tuck these little candies into, the tin could be a bit of a nuisance to carry around. The intention of the candies was also to appeal to adults, but there were a fair number of tweens who really liked these candies. There are people who will tell you that their school store offered them for sale and that they went to get them to smuggle into the movie theater as well. Sadly, despite the early popularity of these candies, they were discontinued in 2010 due to flagging sales. There was a limited-edition tin that was made in 2005 for Valentine’s Day that was larger at 2.3 oz. READ MORE: Regal Crown Sour Candy (History, Marketing & Pictures) This tin was sold with all the flavors mixed inside of it, which was intended to be a really nice way to enjoy a throwback to this popular candy in the early 2000s. There is currently a petition circulating asking to bring this candy back. There is probably no chance that this will happen, but those who love sour candy and really loved Altoids Sours, in particular, have never given up hope. ![]()
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