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Hard and tangy candy · 1960s

Zotz

A hard candy with a fizzy, sour powder center that foams when you bite in. First made in 1968 by G.B. Ambrosoli, Ronago, Italy.

Still made 1968

By Original Candy House editors · Updated · How we check our facts

ZotzSINCE1968STILL MADE
Our illustration, not the real wrapper.
First made1968
Made by thenG.B. Ambrosoli, Ronago, Italy
Made by nowG.B. Ambrosoli (sold in the US by Andre Prost, Inc.)
StatusStill made
TypeHard and tangy candy

What it is

A hard candy with a fizzy, sour powder center that foams when you bite in.

The story

  • 1968: first made by G.B. Ambrosoli, Ronago, Italy.

Fun facts

  • Made in Italy since 1968 and sold in the United States since 1970.

Is Zotz still made?

Yes. Zotz is still made, by G.B. Ambrosoli (sold in the US by Andre Prost, Inc.). Look for it at candy shops that stock old-fashioned candy, or search for Zotz on Amazon.

If you like Zotz

  • Bottle Caps (1972): Tangy pressed candies shaped like soda bottle caps: grape, cola, orange, root beer and cherry.
  • Lemonhead (1962): Round lemon candy with a sweet coating, a sour layer and a hard center.
  • SweeTarts (1962): Sweet and sour pressed tablets.
  • Everlasting Gobstopper (1976): A hard jawbreaker made of layers that change color and flavor as you suck on it.

See every candy from the 1960s or all hard and tangy candy.

Frequently asked questions

When did Zotz come out?

Zotz was first made in 1968, by G.B. Ambrosoli, Ronago, Italy.

Who makes Zotz now?

G.B. Ambrosoli (sold in the US by Andre Prost, Inc.).

Is Zotz discontinued?

No. Zotz is still made by G.B. Ambrosoli (sold in the US by Andre Prost, Inc.).

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Sources

Checked October 22, 2026. Zotz is a trademark of its owner; this page is not connected to the maker. How we check our facts.

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