Mentos Fruit

Mentos Fruit is a chewy, hard-shelled fruit candy sold as a pocket-sized snack. Rolls of this type usually contain a stack of individually wrapped-looking round pieces. Each piece has a thin, slightly crisp coating that gives way to a dense, springy center. The assortment usually leans on familiar fruit flavors such as strawberry, orange, and lemon. The flavors tend to be bright and candy-like, not a close copy of fresh fruit, and the exact lineup can vary by roll or batch. The chew is the main feature. Expect to work through each piece slowly, since the center stays firm and tends to stick to the teeth a little. It suits being eaten one at a time over a few minutes more than being bitten through quickly. It is best at room temperature. Cold or heat can make the coating brittle or the center tacky. Keep the roll in a bag, desk drawer, or glove compartment, away from direct sun. Because the pieces are small and individually portioned, they are an easy add-on at a checkout counter, in a lunchbox, or in a travel kit. They also work as a sweet finish after a savory snack. No glassware, mixing, or preparation is involved. Open the roll, take a piece, and fold the wrapper back over the rest to keep them fresh.