I've been experimenting with homemade sour candy recipes and I’m getting close to that Altoids Sours experience. It’s all about balancing the citric acid with sweetness. If you're interested I can share some tips on getting the texture right with a sugar work technique.

They were the GOAT of sour candies. Hands down. I still don't get why they'd discontinue something so loved. My conspiracy theory is that they're hoarding them somewhere, waiting to drive us all mad. Jokes aside, nothing comes close. Though Warheads come close to that sour blast but the flavor's off.

What if I told you... I heard a rumor that Altoids Sours were discontinued because they were too addictive and the powers that be couldn't handle us having that much power? 🤯 Just kidding, or am I? Anyway, sucks they're gone.

I’m in the exact same boat, my friend. Since Altoids Sours vanished, I've been on a quest to fill that void. Check out 'Sour Shockers' if you can find them, they have a decent kick to them. Still, they’re no Altoids Sours. The hunt continues...

Collecting candy tins, huh? But still can’t find anything to match Altoids Sours? Shocking!

Ok, so what I've done is try a mixture of citric acid and powdered sugar to get that sour kick, coat it over some hard candy that’s been bashed up a little. It’s not the same, but it’s a good stopgap. Also added a touch of lemon zest powder for that citrusy zing. Hit me up if you want the full recipe!

I feel ya, haven't found any candy that comes close to the perfection of Altoids Sours. I’d do anything to taste that tingly sourness one more time. My kingdom for a tin!