Why was Altoids gum discontinued?

Why was Altoids gum discontinued?

According to a Mars customer service representative, it was the former: low sales. “They were discontinued due to low national demand,” the rep told Bustle. “If a product is not selling particularly well, unfortunately, we sometimes have to discontinue it.” So there you have it, friends.

Do they still make Altoids gum?

Altoids made a true, curiously strong, cinnamon gum. Not only did they hit the mark on flavor, but on the gum itself! Locally, this gum is no longer available.

When were Altoids discontinued?

January 2010
The sugar-free chewing gum, introduced in 2003, was made in the United States. Flavors include peppermint, cinnamon, spearmint, wintergreen and two sour flavours, cherry and apple. The gum has not been seen in stock in US stores since January 2010 and has been discontinued.

What’s wrong with Altoids?

Surprisingly, there are some downsides to Altoids. According to a report by Yahoo! News, the sugar can build up in your mouth, creating a perfect breeding ground for the bacteria that cause your bad breath, to begin with. The freshness is also often temporary.

Did Altoids change their formula?

Unfortunately this is no long true as the formula was changed in April this year when they substituted ‘corn syrup’ with ‘glucose syrup’ and ‘artificial flavor’…and as a result they don’t taste quite the same, at least to us seasoned Altoids customers.

Why are Altoids so expensive?

So why are they so expensive? The candies experienced a wide-spanning surge in popularity after they were discontinued, with fans creating Facebook pages and Change.org petitions calling for their return. Now, with a limited number of tins available, their packaging has become a collector’s item.

DId Altoids change their formula?

What does Uncle mean on Altoids?

Thus, the essence of giving up, or surrendering, by crying “uncle” would result in his immediate release. I suspect that these cinnamon Altoids are so curiously strong as they may induce the eater to cry, “uncle”.

What happens if you eat a whole box of Altoids?

Warning: do not eat like candy. So these things are REALLY tasty – but because they are made of sorbitol, your body can’t really break it down. I ate a whole tin in one sitting and it causes some serious gastrointestinal problems. It’s the same stuff they give you the night before a colonoscopy.

Can dogs have Altoids?

No, dogs can not eat Altoids. Altoids are loaded with artificial ingredients that are unfit for doggy consumption. Ingredients that seem harmless to humans can be dangerous for our dogs. Besides, while Altoids freshen up our breath, they don’t work on dogs.

Who buys Altoids?

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. is buying the Life Savers and Altoids candy and mint businesses from Kraft Foods Inc. for $1.48 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday.

Why are they called Altoids?

By the 1920s, Altoids (from the Greek “alt,” to change, and “oids,” taking the form of) had raised their medicinal purposes to snake oil levels: “They act as an antidote to poisons in the stomach . . . not a sweetmeat, but medicinal lozenges . . .