Lemonheads, the iconic yellow candies with a sweet and sour punch, were first introduced in 1962 by the Ferrara Candy Company. They are crafted using a "cold panned" process—the same method used for Red Hots—where layers of sugar and flavor are built around a hard candy core until they reach their signature size. Fun Facts & Origins

: The success of the original flavor led to a full lineup of fruit-flavored counterparts including Grapeheads (formerly Alexander the Grape), Cherryheads , Appleheads , and Orangeheads . Where to Buy

: The candy's unique name and shape were inspired by company CEO Nello Ferrara's newborn son, Salvatore II. Upon seeing his grandson for the first time, Salvatore Ferrara noted that the baby’s head was slightly misshapen and "lemon-shaped".

: Lemonheads continue to be made with real lemon juice and are both gluten-free and fat-free.