Let’s face it – who buys Tic Tacs because they think their breath will smell fresh? I haven’t found one person who puts back the Dentyne gum or Certs in place of a Tic Tac when they’re trying to make a good first impression. But, this iconic tease of a treat is going nowhere and it’s the fun, compact size of this “fake” breath mint that attracts consumers.

I took great pleasure in sampling Melon Mango Tic Tacs – a cheerful collection of green and orange. They taste just like you’re biting into the fruit themselves. Crisp and flavorful. Perhaps the impressionable taste comes from the fact that the Tic Tacs contain dry watermelon juice and dry mango extract. Nevertheless, they are definitely my new favorite. With less than 2 calories each, Tic Tacs also provides a tasty low-calorie distraction.

Tic Tac’s Green Initiative

I’d also like to point out the company’s green initiative. Tic Tac has changed the way they package their mints to fit a more eco-friendly agenda. Reducing their carbon footprint, new Tic Tac containers are made out of a soft and recyclable plastic called polypropylene. As a result, the company actively contributes to reduced greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, and plastic use. The new packaging also encourages recycling with an added call-to-action visibly printed on each label.

Cool Facts: The Grape Tic Tac was discontinued in 1976 regarding concerns that the red dye amaranth (FD&C Red #2) was a suspected carcinogen. Slovakia featured a Eucalyptus Winter Edition Tic Tac in 2007 – the same year that France and Australia marketed the Summer Edition Pink Grapefruit Tic Tac.