Sour Punch is a brand of sour extruded candy manufactured in La Porte, Indiana by the American Licorice Company.[1]
Development
American Licorice Company launched Sour Punch in 1990 as their first sour candy.[1]
The product is sold in several forms, including Straws, Bites, Ropes, Twists, and Gummies.
Like many other sour candies, they are coated with sour sugar.[1]
One serving size of Sour Punch twists contains 150 calories.
The candy suits the lactose intolerant, containing no milk products.[2]
Original flavors
- Chargin' Cherry
- Strikin' Strawberry
- Orange
- Zappin' Apple
- Zip Zappin' Watermelon
- Blue Razmatazz (Blue raspberry)
- Grape
- Discontinued flavors: Lemon (reintroduced in 2015 in the "Rainbow Straws" pack)
See also
References
- Lindquist, Dave (September 8, 2023). "Made in Indiana: Sour Punch candy by American Licorice Co". Indiana Business Journal. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- Valente, Alexandre (May 2021). "Are Sour Punch Straws Vegan? Here Is What You Should Know". Vegan Foundry. Retrieved July 5, 2025.