Altoids are a brand of mints, sold primarily in distinctive metal tins. The brand was created by the London -based Smith & Company in the 1780s, and became part of the Callard & Bowser company in the 19th century.

Altoids were not originally created to cure bad breath. In fact, they were designed to help lessen stomach aches and intestinal discomfort. Smith Kendon, founder of a London company, came up with the lozenge recipe in 1781.

Sep 10, 2024 · Altoids Sours were discontinued years ago, but they're back...sort of! With a new parent company, a new name, but (reportedly) the same recipe, here's what we know about where to get Altoids Sours, or Retro Sours as they will heretofore be known.

Sep 3, 2024 · Altoids Sours first hit shelves in 2001 and were discontinued in 2010 due to low sales. Now, 14 years later, fans will be able to get their hands on the iconic candy once again -- only at Cracker...

Mar 27, 2024 · Today, while perusing a local junk store, I came across this old Altoids tin. My limited Google research reveals it is circa 1940s. It is definately made before manufacturers had to make sure dummies didn't cut themselves as the edges aren't rolled.

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Mar 21, 2021 · While popular in the U.S. since the early '90s, Altoids have actually been manufactured for over 240 years! Created in London in the 1780s, they weren't originally invented with bad breath in mind.

Dec 2, 1996 · Altoids were first mixed--from sugar, gum arabic, oil of peppermint, gelatin and glucose syrup--at the turn of the 19th century by London confectioner William Smith. He marketed them for almost...

Jul 26, 2024 · Iconic Candy is a family-owned business seeking to revive nostalgic childhood candies, having brought back old favorites such as Creme Savers. We want to love this company wholeheartedly, but they’re rebranding the Altoid Sours as “Retro Sours,” so we just feel attacked.

Mar 23, 2022 · If you have not heard of Altoids Sours, you probably still are familiar with Altoids. These mints have actually been around in one form or another since the 1700s. They were used to deliver medicines and curatives when they were first manufactured.