Why is Louisiana Obsessed With Walgreens’ Gummy Mango Peelable Candy?

While you weren't looking, a new candy craze has taken Louisiana and America by storm.

That obsession is Walgreens' Gummy Mango Peelable Candy.

Peelable candy? Yep, and let's take a look at exactly what's going on here...

What Is Peelable Candy?

Peelable candy is a type of candy that mimics the fun of peeling certain fruits or foods.

These candies are often designed with layers or sections that can be pulled apart, giving them a unique tactile appeal.

Certainly you've eaten or at least heard of Twizzlers "Pull 'n' Peel" that comes in rope-like shapes with strands that can be separated.

This latest candy craze centers around a candy much different than Twizzlers "Pull 'n' Peel" candy. It's more like little candy fruit, and people can't get enough of them.

Walgreens' Gummy Mango Peelable Candy

Walgreens' Gummy Mango Peelable Candy is a unique treat that mimics the texture and experience of peeling a real mango.

The candy has a layered, textured design, allowing you to pull apart sections just like peeling the skin from a mango.

Each piece is infused with a juicy mango flavor, providing a tropical and fruity taste that’s sweet and slightly tangy.

The "peelable" feature adds a fun twist to traditional gummies, giving the candy a playful, interactive element that’s appealing for both kids and adults.

So, why is Louisiana and the whole U.S. going crazy over these peelable candies?

It all started on TikTok.

From foodnetwork.com -

"The appeal (pun intended) of the candy is that it’s enveloped in a “skin” you can pull off of the gooey center before eating.

While Walgreens employees are mystified by the product’s overnight popularity, it checks all of TikTok’s boxes: It’s affordable (under $2), novel, interactive and cute.

Plus, fans say the gummies have a true fruit flavor, which is unexpected for a candy."

At one point the candy became so popular that Walgreens put a limit of one bag per customer.

In fact, this new peelable candy blew up so fast, there has already been new flavors introduced as well as other candy companies releasing their own versions, all of this happening within a few short months.

So, have you tried Walgreens' peelable mango candy? Let us know if you have and if the hype is real.