Sour Watermelon Slices

Sour Watermelon Slices are soft, chewy gummy candies shaped like watermelon wedges, typically coated in sour sugar crystals. They balance sweet fruit flavour with a tangy, mouth-watering finish, making them one of the most popular sour candies worldwide.

📖✨ STORY:
While watermelon-flavoured candy has existed for decades, the slice-shaped sour gummy became widely popular in North America in the late 20th century, inspired by classic fruit jellies and European sour candies. Their instantly recognizable shape and colour made them a staple in candy shops, movie theatres, and bulk candy bins.

🌈 FLAVOUR PROFILE:
- Primary taste: Sweet watermelon
- Secondary note: Tart, citric sourness
- Texture: Soft, chewy, slightly bouncy
- Finish: Sugary with a lingering fruity tang

The sour coating usually comes from citric and malic acid, which gives that puckering effect without overpowering the sweetness.

 💡📚 INTERESTING FACTS:
- Watermelon is one of the most popular candy flavours because it tastes sweet even when artificial.
- The green “rind” part is usually mildly flavoured or neutral, helping balance the sour top.
- Sour watermelon slices are consistently ranked among the top-selling sour gummies in bulk candy shops.

🍬🎉  PERFECT FOR
- Candy buffets & gift jars – visually bold and crowd-pleasing
- Movie night snacks – a classic favourite
- Dessert toppers – great on cupcakes, cakes, or ice cream
- Party favours – summer themes, birthdays, and kids’ events
- Mix & match – pair with sour peach rings, cola bottles, or gummy bears