Fruit Tingles

Fruit Tingles are a beloved treat that has become a quintessential confection in Australia. These disc-shaped candies, with their distinctive fruit flavors and chalky texture, are available in an array of vibrant colors. Typically, they are packaged in 34g foil-wrapped sleeves encased in a colorful paper wrapper, each containing 16 randomly assorted pieces. They are often sold in packs of four at supermarkets.

The history of Fruit Tingles dates back to the 1930s in Australia and New Zealand. Originally produced by Allen's in Melbourne, the brand has undergone several transformations over the years. After Nestlé acquired Allen's in 1985, the candies were rebranded as Wonka Fruit Tingles in the 1990s. By 2005, they became known as Life Savers Fruit Tingles in the Asia Pacific region. Currently, Darrell Lea Confectionary, based in Ingleburn, NSW, Australia, manufactures the Life Savers branded Fruit Tingles. They also offer other varieties such as Musk, Pep O Mint, Fruit Pastilles, and Blackcurrant Pastilles.

Regarding nutritional information, Fruit Tingles are composed of sugar, glucose syrup, sodium bicarbonate, food acids, tapioca starch, stabilizers, flavors, and colors. Each piece has 10 calories, 27mg of sodium, and 2.5g of carbohydrates. They are certified Halal and Kosher.

However, it is important to be mindful of some health considerations. Fruit Tingles are high in sugar, comprising more than 80% of their content. They also have a pH of 2.35, making them quite acidic and potentially harmful to tooth enamel. Since Darrell Lea took over production, the ingredients now include Modified Starch (1440) derived from wheat, rendering them no longer gluten-free.