What is Mexican candy made of?

Mexican candy is made with a delicious mix of sweet, sour, and spicy ingredients that create bold flavors unlike regular candy. The most popular ingredients include tamarind pulp, chili powder, sugar, salt, chamoy, and lime. Some candies are chewy and fruity, others are coated with chili for a spicy kick, and many combine sweetness with tangy and salty notes.

For example, you’ll find tamarind lollipops with chili powder, mango gummies covered in chamoy, cajeta (caramel) treats made from goat’s milk, and even chocolate mixed with cinnamon. This variety is what makes Mexican candy so unique and exciting—every bite is a flavor adventure!

So when you taste Mexican candy, you’re enjoying a mix of traditional flavors, spices, and fruits that have been loved in Mexico for generations.

Mexican candy is made from tamarind, chili, sugar, salt, fruits, caramel, and chocolate—blended into fun, spicy-sweet creations.

Cool part? We have everything in Dulceria El Toto!