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13 years ago

My son's friend brought him some suckers from Mexico that he loves. The package says Tamboreta Sandia. I found some online that says Vero Sandia. I've figured out that Sandia means watermelon, but I can't figure out what Tamboreta or Vero means and if it would be the same kind of candy. Maybe it's just a different brand?

Laurie

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patty_cakes
13 years ago
Laurie, probably a different brand. I think tamborete(a) means tambourine~vero i'm not sure of. Where's auntjen when you need her? ;o)
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graywings123
13 years ago
Can you post a photo of the bag? Sometimes seeing the context of the words helps.
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DLM2000-GW
13 years ago
Just texted my son's GF - she's from Guadalajara - will let you know
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DLM2000-GW
13 years ago
Just did a quick search - the Tamboretta is a hard candy, the Vero has soft center
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OllieJane
13 years ago
My GF said that Tamboreta is a brass drum, don't know how that correlates with candy-LOL!
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DLM2000-GW
13 years ago
According to son's GF...... Tambores are drummers. Tamboreta Sandia equates to artificial watermelon flavored candy in a drummer figure or drum shape. Vero is a label or brand, very popular in Mexico.
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msrose
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks, everyone. Maybe I'll take a chance and order these. Hopefully if they do end up having a soft center, it will still be the same flavor.

dlm2000 - You'll have to ask your son's GF if she's ever actually tasted them. I tasted one and I immediately spit it out it was so bad. My son said it has chili powder or somthing on the outside and it gets better the longer you suck on it.
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patty_cakes
13 years ago
Hey Rose, what's wrong with the all-American Tootie-Pop? LOL It has a soft center. ;o)
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