Fruit Gushers: The Secret Star of TikTok Candy Trends!

If you grew up in the 1990’s, chances are that you at least got to try the phenomenal Fruit Gushers when you were a kid. The firm gummy fruit snack candy that has a sweet, fruit-flavored liquid center was a huge hit back in the day, and many millennials still call them their favorite candy. But what’s so exciting is that Gushers are being discovered by a whole new audience – all thanks to their newfound popularity on TikTok!

Introduced in 1991 by General Mills and Betty Crocker, Fruit Gushers have seen a major renaissance on the TikTok app in recent years. With numerous users bravely combining the fruity candy with all sorts of other food items, these little hexagonal bipyramids have become the star of the show in numerous videos that are currently trending on TikTok.

While this candy fruit snack was originally marketed towards kids, those kids have all grown up now, and they still love the way the candy fruit juice in the middle gushes onto their tastebuds with each bite! With a multitude of different flavor combinations being experimented within the app, Fruit Gushers are becoming a staple ingredient in many of the creative concoctions that users are coming up with on an almost daily basis! These showcase everything from wild flavor pairings to some pretty unexpected recipes.

TikTok’s Wildest Gushers Trends

The social media app TikTok has given rise to countless Gushers experiments, with users who are pushing not only their personal limits, but the boundaries of sweet and sour snacking in general!

There are videos of people eating Gushers in a bowl with lime juice, like a bowl of ultra-tangy and extremely sour breakfast cereal. Other videos show people mixing Gushers with different fruits, like bananas, strawberries and even pomegranate, creating a real-fruit candy salad, also eating this out of a bowl with a spoon. Spoiler alert: some of these are going to get messy!

One particularly appealing trend is wrapping gushers in fruit roll ups, kind of like a candy burrito and then dipping them into chamoy sauce and sprinkling on some extra sour candy powder. You could even use Tajin seasoning for a sweet and spicy kick! Gushers have been a staple ingredient in the ultra-popular chamoy pickle kits for years now and the creativity just keeps expanding into the unknown depths, as people are on the continual hunt for their own sweet utopia!

There are plenty of other candy pairings which may seem tame in comparison to these, like mixing gushers with Nerds Gummy Clusters for a gushy and crunchy texture experience. Some are mixing their Gushers with Warheads sour candy gel to really get their creative juices flowing. They’re even mixing classic cotton candy Gushers with ice cream and whipped cream topping for sweet and sour ice cream sundaes that creates a flavor reminiscent of bubblegum ice cream – talk about YUM!

But, for the weirdest one yet, we’ve even seen quite a few recipes for Gushers-stuffed meatballs on the internet, and apparently, they’re pretty good! Because who doesn’t want to bite into a hearty marinara-smothered Italian meatball and see green or blue-colored liquid oozing out of the center? The little Ralph Wiggum inside me is chuckling: “I’m in danger!”

Continuing down the Gushers rabbit hole are tons of videos of people simply showing how they eat their Gushers. Some eat them with chopsticks to protect their fingers, and acrylic nails from all the sticky sweet goo. Plenty eat them with a spoon, and others simply squeeze them out of the bag, directly into their mouths.

Some people even bite a little tip off and squeeze the liquid center into their mouths first, then eat the flattened Gusher shell just like a regular fruit snack. Either way you choose, a sweet and fruity paradise awaits! With these candies, seemingly anything is possible, and we couldn’t be more excited for the next big trend.

Cotton Candy Gushers Have Taken TikTok by Storm!

Speaking of the next big thing, perhaps the most popular Gushers trend currently is the cotton candy Gushers combo. This is where you take your favorite flavor of gushers, mix it in with a tub of pre-packaged cotton candy and watch the magic happen! The cotton candy turns into a coarse powder when you shake the mixture up in its reusable tub, coating the Gushers in an extra layer of sweetness that candy lovers of all ages find irresistible!

With National Cotton Candy Day coming up on December 7th, we think now is the perfect time to try this amazingly sweet pairing. And we highly recommend sharing your reactions on TikTok!

Fruit Gushers aren’t just a nostalgic favorite; they’re also a versatile treat that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. These kosher, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly snacks offer a fun, juicy burst of flavor thanks to their signature liquid center. Whether you’re stocking up on bulk candy for your shop or experimenting with TikTok-inspired recipes, Gushers are a crowd-pleasing option that everyone can enjoy!

Buy Fruit Gushers Wholesale from Redstone Foods!

Fruit Gushers have come a long way since their introduction in the early nineties. Originally coming in only 2 flavors: Strawberry Splash and Gushin’ Grape, there are a wide variety of fun, fruity flavors that still deliver that signature burst of juicy goodness.

Super Sour Berry Gushers

Bursting with bold, tangy flavors like raspberry lemonade, blueberry grape, and mixed berry, this variety offers an electrifying taste experience with every bite. Perfect for fans of sour sweets, these Gushers sure do pack a zesty punch!

Tropical Gushers

Escape to your own fruity paradise with Gushers Tropical. Featuring blueberry grape, kiwi lime, strawberry kiwi, and tangerine, this mix of vibrant tropical flavors will surely transport your taste buds to sunnier skies! These chewy candies are sweet, juicy, and perfect for any occasion.

Flavor Mixers Gushers

Why settle for one flavor when you can have three? Flavor Mixers bring together raspberry lemonade, strawberry peach, and orange cherry for a deliciously varied snacking experience. Every bite holds its own surprise waiting to gush in your mouth!

Redstone Foods is the premier distributor of candy, craft soda, and snack products in the United States. Based in Dallas, Texas, we ship to candy shops and retailers all over the world, helping them stay ahead of the curve with all of the nation’s hottest candy trends.

From timeless classics like Fruit Gushers to the latest TikTok-inspired creations, we’re always on the lookout for innovative ways to help your candy store stand out. With our extensive inventory of over 6,000 unique products, and new items added every week – your shelves will always have something exciting to attract new customers and keep your regulars coming back for more!

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