Sour Patch Kids, sour then sweet
Free UK delivery on orders over £20, and same-day dispatch when you order before the daily cut-off.
Sour Patch Kids quick facts
| Made by | Mondelez International (USA) |
| Known for | Sour coating first, sweet chewy centre after |
| Formats | Theatre Box, peg bags, Glow Ups |
| Dietary | Gelatine-free and vegetarian. Not formally vegan or halal certified. |
The Sour Patch Kids we stock
Tap any name for the pack options and current price. Each comes as a single pack or a box.
| Product | What it is |
|---|---|
| Theatre Box Original | The five-flavour classic: cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry |
| Theatre Box Extreme | The same five flavours with a much stronger sour coating |
| Tropical Theatre Box | Tropical mix of punch, pineapple and peach, sweeter than the Original |
| Watermelon Theatre Box | Single-flavour watermelon, softer and one of the most popular |
| Strawberry Peg Bag | Single-flavour strawberry in a resealable bag, sweet rather than sharp |
| Tropical Peg Bag | The tropical mix in the resealable peg-bag format |
| Blue Raspberry | Bold single-flavour blue raspberry, a sweet-shop classic |
| Glow Ups | A softer, chewier, juicier take on the Kids in a resealable bag |
New to the brand? The Theatre Box Original is the one to start with. Go for Extreme if you want the sour cranked up, or Watermelon if you prefer it milder.
Are Sour Patch Kids vegetarian, vegan or halal?
This is the question people ask most, so here it is straight.
- Gelatine-free and vegetarian: the chew comes from modified corn starch, not animal gelatine, so there are no animal-derived ingredients in the standard recipe. That is rare for a chewy sweet.
- Vegan by ingredients, not certified: Mondelez lists the Original as vegan, but there is no formal vegan certification, so strict vegans should make their own call.
- Not halal certified: the recipe is gelatine-free and alcohol-free, but there is no formal halal certification. If you need a certified product, see our halal sweets.
Ingredients and allergens
A representative ingredient list for the US-recipe Original: sugar, invert sugar, corn syrup, modified corn starch, and less than 2% of tartaric acid, citric acid, natural and artificial flavour, and colours (Yellow 6, Red 40, Yellow 5, Blue 1).
The sweets are gelatine-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free and wheat-free as direct ingredients, and suitable for vegetarians, though they are made in facilities that also handle wheat and egg. The US imports use synthetic colours that carry the UK hyperactivity warning on E102, E110 and E129 where present, while UK-made Sour Patch Kids use natural colours instead. Always check the back of the bag for the most current allergen and dietary information.
Buy Sour Patch Kids online in the UK
UK supermarkets tend to carry the Theatre Box Original all year and Watermelon on and off, but the rest of the range, the Tropical, Extreme, the peg bags and Glow Ups, is rarely on the shelves. We stock all of it. Build the basket past £20 for free UK delivery, and a Theatre Box for sharing plus a couple of single-flavour peg bags makes a good mix. Order before the daily cut-off for same-day dispatch.
Sour Patch Kids FAQ
Are Sour Patch Kids vegetarian and vegan?
They are vegetarian. Sour Patch Kids are gelatine-free, using modified corn starch for the chew, so there are no animal-derived ingredients in the standard recipe. Mondelez lists the Original as vegan too, but there is no formal vegan certification, so strict vegans should check the pack and decide for themselves.
Are Sour Patch Kids halal?
Sour Patch Kids are not halal certified. The recipe is gelatine-free and alcohol-free with no obvious haram ingredients, so many shoppers consider them acceptable by ingredients, but there is no formal certification. If you need certified products, browse our halal sweets collection.
Why are Sour Patch Kids different in the UK and the US?
The recipes use different colours. UK-made Sour Patch Kids use natural colours, while the US imports use synthetic dyes that carry the UK hyperactivity warning on E102, E110 and E129. The sour-then-sweet taste is the same; the colour and labelling are the main difference.
What is Sour Patch Kids Extreme?
Extreme is the amplified-sour version. It uses the same five classic flavours as the Original, but with a much stronger sour coating, so it leans hard into the sour stage. It is the one to pick if you find the standard recipe too mild.
Where can I buy Sour Patch Kids in the UK?
Supermarkets usually stock the Theatre Box Original and sometimes Watermelon, but the wider range is hard to find on shelves. We carry the full set, from Original and Extreme to the peg bags and Glow Ups, dispatched fresh from our Birmingham base across the UK.
More to explore at GoSweet
After more of the same? These sit right next to Sour Patch Kids:
- Sour sweets for more tangy hits.
- American sweets for the rest of the US imports.
- Vegan sweets for the gelatine-free range.
- Sale for the current cheap sweets deals.