Tootsie: The Empire of American Retro Candy

When you hear "Tootsie," you immediately think of the little brown wrapper and that unique chocolatey taste. But did you know that this legendary brand (born in 1896!) is the "mother" of most of the candies that Americans eat at the movies?

On this page, you won't just find the famous roll. You'll be diving into a veritable time capsule of American sweets. From the freshness of Junior Mints to the crunch of Charleston Chew , not forgetting the fruity DOTS gummies, it's the whole history of America that you can taste here.

The star: The Tootsie Roll

He's the one who started it all. He was the first individually wrapped penny candy in the USA . His secret? He's not quite chocolate, he's not quite caramel. He's a hybrid. He chews for a long time, he has a cocoa flavor, he's comforting. During World War II, he was the official candy in soldiers' rations because he didn't melt in the heat. Today, he's a Halloween essential.

"Legends of Cinema" (The Tootsie Family)

Over the decades, Tootsie Roll Industries has acquired some of the most iconic brands. Take a look at our selection below; you're sure to recognize these boxes seen in movies:

DOTS: The #1 fruit gummies in the USA . In their iconic yellow box, these gummy domes (Strawberry, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Cherry) are famous for sticking to teeth... and we love it! They also come in "Tropical" or "Sour" versions.
Junior Mints: "It's chocolate, it's peppermint, it's delicious!" (as Kramer would say in Seinfeld ). A crisp dark chocolate shell with a creamy, melt-in-your-mouth mint center. It's the ultimate chic and refreshing snack.
Charleston Chew: A tribute to the Roaring Twenties and the Charleston dance. It's a flavored nougat bar (Vanilla, Strawberry or Chocolate) coated in chocolate.
- Pro tip: Put your Charleston Chew in the freezer . Once frozen, smack it on the table to smash it into a thousand pieces ("The Charleston Crack"). That's how true fans eat it!
Sugar Babies / Sugar Daddy: For lovers of old-fashioned milk caramel. It's a slow-chewing, rich and creamy caramel.
Tootsie Fruit Chews: The same texture as the original Tootsie Roll, but with fruit (Cherry, Lemon, Vanilla...). Often sold in colorful mixes.

Why is this brand a must-have?

Because it's edible vintage . Tasting a product from the Tootsie range means rediscovering simple, authentic flavors that haven't changed in 50 or 100 years. Whether you're Team "Chocolate" with Junior Mints or Team "Fruits" with DOTS, there's bound to be an American legend for you in this collection.

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FAQ - Minute Culture

Does the Tootsie Roll contain chocolate?

Yes, it contains cocoa, but its "chewy" (soft) texture comes from a special cooking process similar to caramel (taffy). That's what makes it unique.

Do DOTS contain gelatin?

That's the big advantage of DOTS products: they're generally vegan and gluten-free ! They don't use animal gelatin. (Always check the label, but that's standard for vegetarians).