Mike and Ike
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| Place of origin | U.S. (1940) |
| Creator(s) | Just Born, Inc. |
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| Approximate calories per serving |
7 per candy |
| Other information | 0 grams of fat; kosher; gluten-free |
Mike and Ike is a brand of fruit-flavored candies. They were first introduced in 1940 by Just Born, Inc., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a family-owned company founded in 1923. [1][2][3]
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[edit] The candy
They are oblong, fruit-flavored, chewy candies that come in several colors and varieties including: cherry, orange, lime, lemon and strawberry. Each candy has 6 calories, 0 grams of fat and approximately 1 gram of sugar (one-quarter of a teaspoon). The candy is kosher and gluten-free.[4]
They are similar to Hot Tamales, another candy introduced by the same manufacturer in 1950, though they are not spicy.[5]
Today the company produces several varieties including Original, Berry Blast, Tangy Twister, Jolly Joes (all-grape variety), Tropical Typhoon, Lemonade Blends, Red Rageous, Italian Ice, Valentines Mix and Zours (a sour/sugar coated version of original Mike and Ikes) There are also seasonal versions of these products in which the Mike and Ike flavors are formed as Jelly Beans.[6] The candy has become available in the United Kingdom.[citation needed]
[edit] Film, TV, and fans
The candy appeared in the 2002 film S1m0ne with Al Pacino, and in a 2003 episode of Everybody Loves Raymond and most recently in Family Guy, 30 Rock, MADtv and Hannah Montana. Among its fans are Will Smith, Paul Rudd, and Steven Spielberg.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ Annette B. Natow, Jo-Ann Heslin, Karen J. Nolan (2005). The most complete food counter. Simon and Schuster. http://books.google.com/books?id=toRCpaQzmgUC&pg=PA132&dq=%22Mike+and+Ike%22&hl=en&ei=mEacTL_KGsT_lgft-8m3Cg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CE0Q6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=%22Mike%20and%20Ike%22&f=false. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ "Over 200,000 Public Votes Determine Canada's Most Inspiring Young Leader". Canadian Business Online. May 26, 2010. http://www.canadianbusiness.com/markets/cnw/article.jsp?content=20100526_060502_3_cnw_cnw. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ Andrew F. Smith (2006). Encyclopedia of junk food and fast food. Greenwood Publishing Group. http://books.google.com/books?id=4jIOEZ5F9fAC&pg=PA185&lpg=PA185&dq=%22Mike+and+Ike%22+%22just+born%22+1940&source=bl&ots=xEV3rueYeK&sig=SDnejSqosHoEEv2eRSyXXiBXBic&hl=en&ei=vEicTPvjHcLflgfLldjBCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CDYQ6AEwBjgU#v=onepage&q=%22Mike%20and%20Ike%22%20%22just%20born%22%201940&f=false. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ "Fruity Facts about Mike and Ike" (Press release). Just Born. http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/justborn/33812/docs/33812-M&I_Fun_Facts.7.2.08pdf.pdf. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ Andrew F. Smith (2007). The Oxford companion to American food and drink. Oxford University Press. http://books.google.com/books?id=AoWlCmNDA3QC&pg=PT365&dq=%22Mike+and+Ike%22+%22just+born%22+1940&hl=en&ei=vkecTIffCoGKlweruZ2PCg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CDYQ6AEwAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Mike%20and%20Ike%22%20%22just%20born%22%201940&f=false. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ Just Born INC (2010). "Stock up". http://www.justborn.com/mike-and-ike/stock-up/everyday. Retrieved December 1, 2010.
- ^ "Fruity Facts about MIKE AND IKE" (Press release). Just Born. http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/justborn/33812/docs/33812-M&I_Fun_Facts.7.2.08pdf.pdf. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
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