Warheads Candy Review: Ooze Chews Ropes and Sour Taffy

Today, Kevin and I are excited to review Warheads candies. We have two varieties: the Ooze Chews Ropes and the Sour Taffies. Let's dive into the key features and flavors of these candies.

Ooze Chews Ropes

1. Flavors and Packaging:

   • The flavors we tried include tropical punch, pineapple, and mango.
   • Each package contains five filled ropes.
   • Purchased at Five Below for $2, which might seem high for a small package but is typical for novelty candy.

2. Nutritional Information:

   • Each serving (two pieces) contains 100 calories.
   • The entire package totals 230 calories.
   • Distributed by Impact Confections in Jamesville, Wisconsin, and made in Mexico.

3. Taste and Texture:

   • The ropes are long and visually appealing.
   • The texture is softer than expected, making them easy to chew.
   • The flavors are enjoyable but not as intense as traditional Warheads hard candies.
   • The sourness is mild, similar to Sour Patch Kids.
   • The "ooze" filling doesn’t ooze; it just squishes, reducing messiness but also the fun factor.

4. Flavor Analysis:

   • Pineapple: Subtle, with most of the flavor coming through in the aftertaste.
   • Mango: Sweet but doesn’t taste much like mango.
   • Tropical Punch: The most accurate flavor, tasting as expected.

Sour Taffies

1. Flavors and Packaging:

   • The flavors include two-in-one tropical pineapple and orange, and two-in-one green apple and watermelon.
   • Each package costs $1.50 at Five Below.

2. Nutritional Information:

   • The entire package of tropical pineapple and orange taffy contains 180 calories.
   • Distributed by Imaginings 3 in Niles, Illinois, and made in Turkey.

3. Taste and Texture:

   • The taffies are very chewy, which can be challenging for those with dental issues or braces.
   • The initial taste is very sour and strong in citrus flavor.
   • The flavor improves as it’s chewed and the different tastes blend together.
   • The green apple taffy has a gritty sugar texture, which is quite enjoyable.

4. Flavor Analysis:

   • Tropical Pineapple and Orange: Initially very sour and citrusy, improving as the flavors blend.
   • Green Apple and Watermelon: Strong green apple flavor with a pleasing gritty texture.

Conclusion 

Overall, the Warheads Ooze Chews Ropes and Sour Taffies offer a fun candy experience with some notable differences in taste and texture. The Ooze Chews are softer and less sour, with flavors that don’t always match their descriptions but are still enjoyable. The Sour Taffies are much more sour and chewy, with the green apple flavor standing out as a favorite.