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[1] Popcorn with the flavors of Mexico (all photos © Tamalitoz).
[2] Three-layer chili pops combine the flavors of mango, pineapple, and watermelon.
[3] Hard candies in 10 flavors (above, Cucumber, a favorite).
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Tamalitoz is a popular Mexican candy brand known for bold flavors: combinations of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors. Made with typically made with ingredients like mango, tamarind, and watermelon, and variously spiced with chili powder, lime, and tamarind, the hard candies and popcorn have distinctive tangy taste that sets them apart from other candies.
Whether you’re celebrating a Mexican holiday (El Día de los Muertos, Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day, National Hispanic Heritage Month*) or Mexican culture in general—or if you simply love quality hard candy—head to Tamalitoz for delightful bursts of flavor.
The brand name is playful, combining the word tamale with the diminutive “-itoz”—little tamales. Essentially, it evokes the idea of “little tamales”—think of little treats.
> The history of candy.
> The history of El Dia de los Muertos.
POPCORN
Palomitaz popcorn is crunchy, candied popcorn. The name comes from the Mexican word for popcorn, palomitas de maíz.
The flavors are sweet and spicy, made with natural flavors and non-GMO corn, and free from gluten or dairy.
Tlavors include: Blood Orange, Churros and Chocolate Caliente (photo #1), Pineapple, Watermelon, and Palomitaz Pride–fruity flavors that recognize the LGBTQ+ community (available year-round).
CHILI POPS
Three-layer lollipops with mango, pineapple, and watermelon (photo #2).
HARD CANDY
Made with all-natural flavors and naturally colored with plant extracts (e.g. annatto, spirulina, and turmeric).
There are ten flavors: Blood Orange, Cherry, Cucumber (photo #3), Cranberry, Green Apple, Mango, Peach, Pineapple, Tamarind, Watermelon, and five-flavor variety packs.
GET YOUR TAMALITOZ CANDY
Here’s a store locator.
Buy online at Amazon or the brand website.
Packaged in colorful bags, the candies are great for party favors and stocking stuffers as well.
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*Cinco de Mayo (May 5), El Día de los Muertos (November 1-2), Mexican Independence Day (September 16), National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15)
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