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Friday, May 04, 2007
Hubba Bubba Sour Gummi Tape
Hubba Bubba introduced these in two flavors: Sour Blue Raspberry and Shocking Strawberry. Though the product calls itself gummi, it’s looks more like Red Vines from the ingredients: Sugar, Corn Syrup, Wheat Flour, Corn Starch, Partially Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Malic Acid, Apple Juice Concentrate, Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Mono & Di-Glycerides, Red 40. There isn’t any gelatin in there, which is what I consider a defining ingredient of gummis. To continue that thought, jellies use pectin or corn starch, licorice or vines use wheat flour.
Naming aside, the dense roll unravels to reveal a long and flat tape with a coating of sugar and flavor on it (a little sour bite) which keeps it from sticking to itself. The chew is pretty dense and leathery, like a rather dry Red Vine. I found the package frustrating, as the cutter didn’t really cut, it just held the tape in place while I stretched it until it split and broke. Of course it would also scatter bits of the sugary coating around as well. I guess they’re worried about giving sharp objects to kids. I guess they’re not worried about stuff getting in my keyboard. Or maybe they have a co-marketing deal with those compressed air can companies. The candy is tasty but the novelty of the roll in a pack you can put in your back pocket isn’t well executed. These remind me of a bunch of different products, including the Sour Punch Straws and the unbranded stuff you can get in the bulk bins at the grocery store. Basically there are better values out there, however, if you’re looking for a light candy snack, especially for kids that involves some portion control, this might be fun.
POSTED BY Cybele AT 9:31 am 
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Is this a new thing in America? We’ve had these in England since I was a kid, at least 8 or 10 years ago. Hubba Bubba sucks though, I’ll be putting up a few reviews slating their awful bubble gum products in 2-3 weeks.
That candy looks like Sour Straws that have been run over by a steamroller.
AWESOME! I love gum and or fruity candies...and chocolate!!!
I’ve had these in the form of Warheads Rolls - quite good if they are at the same level. Warheads Rolls lack the novelty container, which makes them hard to carry (you kind of have to finish them in one go).
OMG! I have the urge to stick that whole thing in my mouth. I’m going down the street to 7-Eleven to see if they have it. (10 minutes later) Nope. I’ll try again later.
i’ve had these before and you’re right, the cutter doesn’t do anything for them at all. i used to take the whole thing out and take a bite out of the roll itself so when i was done with it, my face and hands were coated with that weird sour sugar.
yummy.
not sour enough, though.
hey in there is says: 1.19$.
but when i buy it, it cost 1.90$.
I love these (though I love all sour candy)
FYI, the “Unbranded Stuff” you refer to is made by Dorval, and marketed under the brand Sour Power.
Best candy ever. I am disappointed to not have seen it reviewed here. It kicks the butt of all the impostors out there (including Sour Punch).
nastttttyyyyyyyyyy
yuk
who thought of this discusting
I liked the blue raspberry flavor, but give me sour punch anyday. I’ve been eating those practically since I was born.
Hubba Bubba Guummi Tape is the best candy ive ever had!
I LOVE GUMMI TAPE AND JOLLY RANCHERS IM GOING TO WEST PALM BEACH RIGHT NOW AND IM ON MY WAY TO 7 ELEVEN TO BY ME LOT OF GUMMI YAPE AND JOLLY RANCHER PACKS
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