Mike and Ike
Encyclopedia
Mike and Ike is a brand of fruit-flavored candies. They were first introduced in 1940 by Just Born
, Inc., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
, a family-owned company founded in 1923.
They are similar to Hot Tamales
, another candy introduced by the same manufacturer in 1950, though they are not spicy.
Today the company produces several varieties including Original, Berry Blast, Tangy Twister, Jolly Joes (All grape variety), Tropical Typhoon, Lemonade Blends, Red Rageous, Italian Ice
, Valentines Mix and Zours (Sugar coated version of original Mike and Ike's) There are also seasonal versions of these products in which the Mike and Ike flavors are formed as Jelly Beans.
Quite recently the candy was introduced to the UK.
with Al Pacino
, and in a 2003 episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
and most recently in Family Guy
, 30 Rock
, and Hannah Montana
. Among its fans are Will Smith
, Paul Rudd
, and Steven Spielberg
.
Just Born
Just Born is a candy manufacturer based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the United States. Their tagline is "A great candy isn't made...it's Just Born."...
, Inc., of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Bethlehem is a city in Lehigh and Northampton Counties in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in Pennsylvania, after Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Erie,...
, a family-owned company founded in 1923.
The candy
They are oblong, fruit-flavored, chewy candies that come in several colors and varieties including: cherry, orange, lime, lemon and strawberry. Each candy has 7 calories and 0 grams of fat. The candy is kosher and gluten-free.They are similar to Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales
Hot Tamales are a cinnamon candy manufactured by the Just Born.They are shaped like Mike and Ike candies and were introduced in 1950.In addition to the hot and spicy flavor, there is also Hot Tamales Fire which is more intense than the original, a darker red in color, and less opaque.A spearmint...
, another candy introduced by the same manufacturer in 1950, though they are not spicy.
Today the company produces several varieties including Original, Berry Blast, Tangy Twister, Jolly Joes (All grape variety), Tropical Typhoon, Lemonade Blends, Red Rageous, Italian Ice
Italian ice
Italian ice, also known as water ice, is a sweetened frozen dessert made with fruit or other natural or artificial food flavorings, similar to sorbet. Italian ice is not shaved ice that is flavored; rather, it is made by the same process by which ice cream is made: freezing the ingredients while...
, Valentines Mix and Zours (Sugar coated version of original Mike and Ike's) There are also seasonal versions of these products in which the Mike and Ike flavors are formed as Jelly Beans.
Quite recently the candy was introduced to the UK.
Film, TV, and fans
The candy appeared in the 2002 film S1m0neS1m0ne
S1m0ne is a 2002 science fiction comedy film written, produced and directed by Andrew Niccol. It stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Rachel Roberts, Evan Rachel Wood, Winona Ryder and Rebecca Romijn.-Plot:...
with Al Pacino
Al Pacino
Alfredo James "Al" Pacino is an American film and stage actor and director. He is famous for playing mobsters, including Michael Corleone in The Godfather trilogy, Tony Montana in Scarface, Alphonse "Big Boy" Caprice in Dick Tracy and Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, though he has also appeared...
, and in a 2003 episode of Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond
Everybody Loves Raymond is an American television sitcom that originally ran on CBS from September 13, 1996, to May 16, 2005. Many of the situations from the show are based on the real-life experiences of lead actor Ray Romano, creator/producer Phil Rosenthal and the show's writing staff...
and most recently in Family Guy
Family Guy
Family Guy is an American animated television series created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series centers on the Griffins, a dysfunctional family consisting of parents Peter and Lois; their children Meg, Chris, and Stewie; and their anthropomorphic pet dog Brian...
, 30 Rock
30 Rock
30 Rock is an American television comedy series created by Tina Fey that airs on NBC. The series is loosely based on Fey's experiences as head writer for Saturday Night Live...
, and Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana
Hannah Montana is an American television series, which debuted on March 24, 2006 on the Disney Channel. The series focuses on a girl who lives a double life as an average teenage school girl named Miley Stewart by day and a famous pop singer named Hannah Montana by night, concealing her real...
. Among its fans are Will Smith
Will Smith
Willard Christopher "Will" Smith, Jr. , also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor, producer, and rapper. He has enjoyed success in television, film and music. In April 2007, Newsweek called him the most powerful actor in Hollywood...
, Paul Rudd
Paul Rudd
Paul Stephen Rudd is an American actor and screenwriter. He has primarily appeared in comedies, and is known for his roles in the films Clueless, Wet Hot American Summer, Anchorman, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Dinner for Schmucks, The Object of My...
, and Steven Spielberg
Steven Spielberg
Steven Allan Spielberg KBE is an American film director, screenwriter, producer, video game designer, and studio entrepreneur. In a career of more than four decades, Spielberg's films have covered many themes and genres. Spielberg's early science-fiction and adventure films were seen as an...
.