{"id":76560,"date":"2026-03-31T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/?p=76560"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:16:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T23:16:28","slug":"fruit-riot-sour-patch-kids-sour-pineapple-tropical-mix-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theimpulsivebuy.com\/wordpress\/2026\/03\/31\/fruit-riot-sour-patch-kids-sour-pineapple-tropical-mix-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Fruit Riot Sour Patch Kids Sour Pineapple Tropical Mix Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Fruit<\/p>\n

Fruit Riot has never caused a riot in my house because, well, I\u2019ve never invited any of its products into my place. I\u2019ve known about Fruit Riot products for years, ever since the original version debuted, but never made room in my freezer for the pouches of sour-coated frozen fruit. All it took for me to finally open my freezer door to welcome a bag of Fruit Riot was a collaboration with Sour Patch Kids.<\/p>\n

Before you question whether gummy candy freezes well, know that this Fruit Riot Sour Patch Kids Sour Pineapple Tropical Mix is freshly frozen pineapple with a Sour Patch Kids-inspired sour coating. So, no gummy candy shaped like kids were harmed in making this product.<\/p>\n

\"Fruit<\/p>\n

It appears the sugary, sour layer aims to replicate the flavors of Redberry, Orange, and Grape. However, the pouch mostly contained yellow-colored pieces, which made me wonder if they were lemon-flavored rather than orange. The next most plentiful were the Redberry chunks, and trailing far behind with only four purple bits was Grape.<\/p>\n

It was surprising that there was no need to let the fruit thaw before biting into it. As someone who freezes fruit because I don\u2019t eat fresh ones fast enough, I know how solid fresh pineapple can get when frozen. The varied sizes of the pieces also took me aback \u2014 some were standard pineapple chunks you\u2019d find in a can, while others were noticeably smaller.<\/p>\n

\"Is<\/p>\n

\"This<\/p>\n

Of the three Sour Patch Kids flavors in the pouch, the only one I could identify with certainty was the Redberry, which ended up being my favorite. Orange didn\u2019t taste like orange, and I\u2019m not sure the purple pieces were grape, but that didn\u2019t take away from how much I liked them. The pineapple\u2019s flavor, which can be a bit tart on its own, wasn\u2019t overpowered by the coating. Instead, the sugary layer amped up the sourness, though not to a face-puckering level. The coating\u2019s grittiness wasn\u2019t off-putting either, adding a sugary crunch to the firm chew of the pineapple.<\/p>\n

\"Is<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t know if these are as sour as Fruit Riot\u2019s other products because, as I mentioned earlier, I haven\u2019t had any of them. But I enjoyed the taste of every piece, even though with most, I was not sure what I was tasting beyond the sourness and pineapple. If you\u2019re a fan of sour candy, these are a fun way to eat fruit, and definitely worth opening your freezer door for.<\/p>\n

Purchased Price:<\/strong> $5.99
\nSize:<\/strong> 8 oz pouch
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Target
\nRating:<\/strong> 8 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (1 oz\/about 3-5 pieces) 45 calories, 2 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 0 milligrams of sodium, 7 grams of carbohydrates, 0 grams of fiber, 6 grams of sugar (includes 4 grams of added sugar), and 0 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fruit Riot has never caused a riot in my house because, well, I\u2019ve never invited any of its products into my place. I\u2019ve known about Fruit Riot products for years, ever since the original version debuted, but never made room in my freezer for the pouches of sour-coated frozen fruit. 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