Hot Tamales: the American cinnamon candy that sets your mouth on fire!

Little red candy, big sensation! Hot Tamales is the spicy cinnamon American candy par excellence — chewy, intense, slightly hot and completely addictive. Since 1950, these little elongated bites from Just Born have been an absolute classic of American candy shops. If you love cinnamon that packs a punch, you'll love these. At My American Market, we import them straight from the States.

Did you know Hot Tamales comes from the same brand as Peeps?

Hot Tamales is made by Just Born, a family confectionery founded in 1923 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It's the same company behind the famous Peeps — those little chick-shaped marshmallows you see everywhere at Easter in the US. Just Born launched Hot Tamales in 1950 with a simple idea: a chewy candy with intense cinnamon inspired by the spicy flavors of Mexican-American cooking. The success was immediate and has never wavered since!

Today, Hot Tamales is one of the best-selling cinnamon candy brands in the US. And the original recipe — chewy, bright red, intense cinnamon — has stayed true to itself since 1950. Some things you just don't change!

Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon: the absolute must

The flagship product at My American Market is the Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon — the most intense version of the range. If the Original Hot Tamales is already plenty cinnamon, the Fierce cranks it up another notch with a more pronounced heat in the mouth and a really intense cinnamon flavor. It's the candy for those who love strong sensations — not chili-hot, but that gentle, warm cinnamon fire that builds gradually. Try to believe!

The Hot Tamales range to know

Hot Tamales Fierce Cinnamon — the star at My American Market! Intense cinnamon and heat in the mouth, for true fans of flavors that pack a punch. An absolute killer!
Hot Tamales Original — the classic since 1950, soft, chewy cinnamon. The starting point of the whole Hot Tamales adventure.
Hot Tamales Tropical Heat — tropical flavors with a touch of spicy heat. The unexpected one of the range!
Hot Tamales Strawberry — strawberry and cinnamon together. For those who prefer a fruitier version.

Frequently asked questions about Hot Tamales

Are Hot Tamales really spicy?

Not spicy like a chili — more "hot" the way cinnamon can be. The Fierce Cinnamon creates a real heat in the mouth that builds gradually and is very characteristic of American cinnamon. Surprising the first time, addictive the second! If you love Dentyne Fire or Red Hots, you'll love these.

What other candy is Hot Tamales close to?

Red Hots are in the same family — little hard spicy cinnamon candies. But Hot Tamales have a chewy texture all their own, softer and longer in the mouth. A really unique experience!

Where to buy Hot Tamales in Europe?

Hot Tamales is impossible to find on European shelves! Available at My American Market, your online American grocery store, imported straight from the States and shipped across Europe.

Into intense American candy? Check out Red Hots, Dentyne Fire and Warheads in our shop too!

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