India’s 90s Snacks That May Never Tantalize Our Taste Buds Again

Indian Snacks and Candies have always been a significant part of the country’s culinary heritage, showcasing an impressive array of flavors and textures. These mouth-watering treats are not just food items but an embodiment of memories, especially for those who grew up relishing them.

Childhood in India has always been synonymous with delectable candies and snacks, creating an everlasting fruity and savory impression in our minds.

Among them, the mini chocolates and other popular snacks had a special place in every kid’s heart, and even today, they evoke a sense of nostalgia that takes us back to those carefree days.

So, let’s take a trip down memory lane and rediscover some of the most iconic and nostalgic snacks and candies that will instantly transport you to your childhood days.

Ice Popsicles

Summertime meant one thing: traffic light Popsicle stands! These colorful ice sticks were like tiny superheroes battling the heat, but you had to go through a plastic obstacle course to get to the sweet relief. Just pray to the ice gods that the wrapper wasn’t a germ party!

Recently, Skippi Ice Pops owned by Kabir and Anuja, launched their ice pops on Shark Tank India.
At present, there are six thrilling flavors offered which include Raspberry, Orange Cola, Mango Twist, Bubblegum, and Lemon.

Bytes

Once upon a time, there was a snack named Bytes, which was as sweet as its name suggested! These heavenly mini bites were filled with rich chocolate that would make your taste buds do the happy dance. They were so delicious that even angels couldn’t resist them! But alas, they disappeared from stores for almost a decade, because the competition from Oreo and Frito-Lay was just too much for these tiny titans of taste to handle.

Phantom Cigarettes

Ah, the good ol’ peppermint-flavored cigarettes sold by sidewalk vendors and traffic signal entrepreneurs! They made us feel so grown-up, didn’t they? And let’s be real, they’re probably the culprits behind our teenage smoking experimentation.

Cheers to sidewalk capitalism and questionable life choices!

Hippo Toasties

Ah, those round, hippo-stamped snacks with flavors that sent our taste buds into a frenzy! Do they ring a bell? They were such a hit that fans have actually started petitions to bring them back. Are they chips? Toasts? Let’s just call them “crunchy wonders” for now.

What really set Hippo apart from its competitors like Lays and Kurkure was the packaging – so bright and colorful, it practically leapt off the shelves at you. Those yellow, blue, red, and purple packets were like little bursts of joy in any neighborhood store. It’s no wonder we fell in love with them so quickly.

Center Shock

Oh boy, remember that mind-blowing gum that made our taste buds do the tango? Yeah, that’s right, the one and only Center Shock! It was like a rollercoaster ride for our mouths – first the sour shock and then the sweet relief. And let’s be real, who said gum is just for grown-ups? We all secretly snuck some Center Shock into our pockets!

Ah, those were the days, weren’t they? Childhood memories are like a sweet trip down memory lane, but why do all the good things have to end? Speaking of good things, remember those 90s snacks in India? Which one hit you right in the nostalgia feels? For me, it’s definitely Parle-G biscuits and I miss dunking them in my tea like it’s nobody’s business!

Calcium Sandoz

Children can be notoriously fussy when it comes to taking medicine, but Calcium Sandoz made it easy for parents to get their kids the calcium they needed. The bottle’s playful shape and vibrant colors captured children’s imaginations and made taking the supplement a fun experience. Kids were drawn to the cute design, making it much easier for parents to get them to take their daily dose.