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For the comic strip, see Mike and Ike (They Look Alike).
Mike and Ike 
Origin Place of origin U.S. (1940) Creator(s) Just Born, Inc. Dish details Approximate calories per serving 6 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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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 7 calories and 0 grams of fat. 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 (Sugar coated version of original Mike and Ike's) There are also seasonal versions of these products in which the Mike and Ike flavors are formed as Jelly Beans.[6]
Quite recently the candy was introduced to the UK.[citation needed]
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, and Hannah Montana. Among its fans are Will Smith, Paul Rudd, and Steven Spielberg.[7]
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.
External links
- New UK Mike and Ike website
- Mike and Ike website
- The Chocolate Review's Article on Tropical Typhoon Mike and Ike Jelly Beans
Mike and Ike · Hot Tamales · ZOURS · Teenee Beanee · Peeps · Peanut Chews
Categories:- Just Born brands
- Brand name confectionery
- 1940 introductions
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