These candies are a delightful combination of a hard, fruity shell and a fizzy, sour center that creates a memorable burst of flavor in your mouth. What makes Zotz standout is that each candy offers a surprising fizzy experience as it dissolves on your tongue, leaving a fun tingling sensation. Available in flavors like cherry, watermelon, grape, and orange, it’s no wonder that Zotz became a favorite among children and adults alike.

Zotz candy was first created in the late 1960s by G.B. Ambrosoli S.p.A., a renowned confectionery manufacturer based in Ronago, Italy. The mastermind behind this fizzy candy wanted to offer something new and exciting to candy enthusiasts. With its hard candy shell and fizzy, sour center, Zotz quickly became known for its bold and unexpected flavor combination. By the 1970s, it made its way to the American market and started to gain fans in the United States.

Zotz candies contain a blend of sugar, corn syrup, and malic acid. The outer shell is made from a mixture of sugar, dextrose, and artificial flavors, giving each candy its unique taste. The inside holds the secret ingredient: a small amount of baking soda combined with acids. This combination creates the iconic fizz when it comes into contact with moisture.

To enhance flavor, natural and artificial flavorings are added during mixing. Each candy is crafted to deliver both sweetness and an exciting burst of sour.