⭐ 90s Indian Childhood Candy List – The Complete Guide (Canada & U.S.)

Introduction

If you grew up in India during the 90s or early 2000s, you know one thing for sure — candies hit DIFFERENT back then. School recess, pocket-money treats, birthday return gifts, stationery-shop hauls… the memories are endless.

Today, Tangy Shop brings those exact flavours back to life for anyone living in Canada or the U.S., with a curated collection of authentic imported nostalgic candies you actually grew up eating.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the ultimate list of REAL 90s Indian childhood candies, using only items now available on TangyShop.com, including:

  • Khatori

  • Chand Sitare

  • Chatmola Candy

  • Churan Sticks

  • Melted Imli

  • Anaardana Goli

  • Aam Pachan

  • Aam Tapka

  • Aamkoot Churan

  • Black Mango

  • Kopiko Candy

  • Mango Masti Goli

If you’re ready to time-travel back to your school lunch break, let’s get started.

🍬 1. Khatori – The OG Tangy Bomb

Khatori was that candy every kid kept in their pocket like treasure. Tangy, masala-filled, addictive — this was the definition of a 90s “mouth-watering candy.”

Why it was legendary:
✔ Perfect balance of sour + masala
✔ Melt-in-mouth texture
✔ Came in tiny wrappers that made you feel rich

Kids used to eat it after school, during tuition, or sneak it into class when the teacher wasn’t looking.

Find it on TangyShop → Search “Khatori”

🍭 2. Chand Sitare – The Pretty Star Candy

Chand Sitare wasn’t just a candy… it was an aesthetic.
Small, colourful, crunchy stars — every kid bought them just because they looked cute.

Why it was iconic:
✔ ₹1 for a whole packet
✔ 20+ little star-shaped candies
✔ Shared among friends like diamonds
✔ The perfect “chutti-time” treat

Still tastes exactly the same today.

Available at Tangy Shop → Search “Chand Sitare”

💥 3. Chatmola Candy – The Masala King

If you didn’t eat Chatmola as a kid, did you even grow up in India?
This was the candy that slapped you awake with its tangy masala punch.

Why it made history:
✔ Extreme chatpata flavour
✔ That iconic masala powder coating
✔ Kids challenged each other to eat 5 in a row

Still a top favourite for desi families in Canada & U.S.

Available in Tangy Shop’s Nostalgic Collection

🍢 4. Churan Sticks – The After-School Must-Have

Every stationery shop had these lined up next to pencils and erasers.
One stick, five friends, zero regrets.

Fun facts:
✔ Powdery, tangy, sweet-sour magic
✔ Often bought in packs of 10 for friends
✔ Kids pretended it was “medicine”

Simple but unforgettable.

🍋 5. Melted Imli – The Childhood Classic

This one is for the IMLI LOVERS.
Sticky, tangy, sweet tamarind candy with that distinct nostalgic aroma.

Why every kid bought it:
✔ NSFW levels of tanginess 😂
✔ Tamarind + sugar = unbeatable combo
✔ The perfect “ek aur de na” candy at the shop

Still a strong seller today.

🔴 6. Anaardana Goli – The Digestive Candy We Pretended Was Healthy

This was the candy your mom allowed because it was “good for digestion.”
We all knew the truth — it was just delicious.

Taste profile:
✔ Mild sweet
✔ Mild sour
✔ Very satisfying after meals

Kids loved it because it was the “grown-up candy.”

🥭 7. Aam Pachan – The Mango Digestive King

This was the mango-flavoured digestive candy that EVERY home kept.

Why it mattered:
✔ Real mango tang
✔ Melt-in-mouth texture
✔ Your grandparents LOVED giving it to you

A staple of 90s homes.

🥭 8. Aam Tapka – The Mango Blast Candy

Aam Tapka was the candy you bought when you wanted MAXIMUM mango punch.

Why kids loved it:
✔ Ultra tangy
✔ Mango with attitude
✔ One was never enough

Still one of the strongest mango candies ever made.

🟠 9. Aamkoot Churan – The True Masala Candy

This was the “secret candy” kids bought instead of chocolate.

What made it famous:
✔ Real churan taste
✔ Strong masala
✔ A true 90s flavour you can’t forget

If you love intense desi flavours — this is it.

🖤 10. Black Mango – The Ultimate Masala Mango Candy

Black Mango was the candy that made you stare at the wrapper for 5 minutes before eating it.
A true legend.

Taste notes:
✔ Deep mango flavour
✔ Strong masala
✔ Sweet + tangy + spicy

A top seller today in Canada and the U.S.

☕ 11. Kopiko Candy – Every Indian Kid’s First “Coffee”

Before Starbucks existed in our life, we had KOPIKO.

Why every kid loved it:
✔ Strong coffee flavour
✔ The “adult” candy
✔ Ate it secretly so parents didn’t say “too much caffeine!”

Still a best-seller.

🟡 12. Mango Masti Goli – The Classic Round Mango Candy

This is the KING of round mango candies.

Why it's still iconic:
✔ Pure mango sweetness
✔ Perfect bite size
✔ Always in demand

A favourite among kids AND parents.

🎉 Why 90s Indian Candies Are Loved Even Today

  • They taste better than modern candies

  • They are nostalgic

  • They remind Indians abroad of home

  • They’re unique (masala candy = unmatched)

  • They’re perfect for gifting

  • Kids today find them fun and new

This is why Tangy Shop sells thousands of these across Canada & U.S.

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FAQs

  • Are these real 90s Indian candies?

    Yes — all candies listed here are authentic Indian candies imported directly from India.

  • Do you ship 90s candies to the U.S. and Canada?

    Yes, Tangy Shop ships across both Canada and the United States.

  • Where can I buy nostalgic Indian candies online?

    You can buy them directly on TangyShop.com in the “90s Childhood Candies” collection.

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