The ones worth knowing
| Candy | What it is | Heat |
|---|---|---|
| Pulparindo | Soft tamarind pulp bar, salty and sour | Medium |
| Vero Mango | Mango lollipop rolled in chilli powder | Mild |
| Rebanaditas | Watermelon lollipop with a chilli edge | Mild |
| Pelon Pelo Rico | Squeezable tamarind paste in strands | Mild |
| Lucas Gusano | Liquid chamoy you drink or drizzle | Medium |
| Tama Roca | Tamarind sticks rolled in chilli and salt | Hot |
If you have never had it before
Start with Vero Mango. It is the gentlest way in — the chilli sits on the outside, so you taste the fruit first and the heat arrives afterwards, and it fades quickly. Pulparindo is the next step, and Tama Roca is where people either commit or tap out.
Candy that is really an ingredient
- Chamoy sauce goes round the rim of a michelada, over fruit, or on top of shaved ice.
- Tajin is chilli, lime and salt — on mango, cucumber, watermelon and most cocktail rims.
- Lucas Gusano gets drizzled into drinks as much as it gets eaten straight.
We keep this aisle stocked because most liquor stores around here do not. If you want something specific, call (708) 597-8888 and we will look.
Quick answers
- Where can I buy Mexican candy near Midlothian, IL?
- Emporium Liquor at 3900 147th St, Midlothian, IL 60445 stocks Mexican candy including Pulparindo, Vero Mango, Rebanaditas and tamarindo sticks, along with chamoy and Tajin.
- What is Pulparindo?
- Pulparindo is a soft bar made from tamarind pulp, seasoned with salt, sugar and chilli. It is sweet, sour and salty at once with a medium heat that builds slowly.
- Which Mexican candy is the least spicy?
- Vero Mango is the mildest common option. The chilli powder is on the outside of a mango lollipop, so the fruit comes first and the heat is light and short-lived.