Mike And Ike

About Mike And Ike

Mike and Ike are a brand fruit-flavored candy. They were first introduced by Just Born, Inc. in 1940. They are oblong, fruit-flavored chewy candies that come in several colors and varieties (similar to Hot Tamales, another candy by the same manufacturer). They are fairly popular at movie theaters and drive-ins. There is much speculation about the origination of the name Mike and Ike.

Mike and Ike brand candies are certified kosher by the Orthodox Union and manufactured in the USA.

The common varieties include the "original fruits", which features strawberry, orange, lime, lemon and cherry. There are also "Jolly Joes", an entirely grape-flavored Mike and Ike candy; "Tropical Typhoon" featuring orange, pineapple, strawberry banana, kiwi lime, Caribbean punch and pineapple banana flavors; "Berry Blast" which has flavors of blueberry, strawberry, mixed berry, raspberry and wild berry; and "Tangy Twister" featuring cherry, raspberry, citrus punch, pineapple, and green apple.