Mentos Sour Chewing Gum (Strawberry)

Mentos is a globally recognized confectionery brand, best known for its iconic scotch mints and chewy candies. Originally founded in the Netherlands in 1932 by the Van Melle brothers, the brand has expanded significantly over the decades. Today, Mentos offers a wide variety of products, including the sugar-free 'Sour Gum' line shown here, which features a liquid-filled center and a tangy fruit flavor profile.

The brand is currently owned by Perfetti Van Melle, a major Italian-Dutch multinational corporation formed in 2001 after the merger of Perfetti (Italy) and Van Melle (Netherlands). While the brand has Dutch roots, modern production is distributed globally to meet demand, with significant manufacturing facilities located in Turkey, China, and Western Europe. Perfetti Van Melle remains one of the world's largest confectionery manufacturers, overseeing other famous brands like Chupa Chups and Airheads.