Dum Dums Flavor FAQs

Q1: Can I buy just one flavor of Dum Dums?

We sell a 120 count box of single flavor Dum Dums in the flavor of your choice at our online Candy Store.

Q2: Why aren't all flavors in every bag?

Sometimes, due to wrapper changes, one or more of the flavors may not be included for a period of time.

Q3: What are Mystery Flavor™ Dum Dums?

The Mystery Flavor™ is a secret. We can only reveal that the Mystery Flavor continuously changes and is not limited to current Dum Dums flavors. It's up to Dum Dums fans to guess the flavor of these mysterious pops.

Q4: When are new flavors coming out?

Spangler Candy does not have a set schedule when new flavors come out. We have a total of 16 flavors + the Mystery Flavor™. We generally keep 9-10 of the "original" Dum Dums flavors in the bag, while 2-3 new flavors take turns rotating into the flavor assortment. New flavors in the assortment will be highlighted on our web site.

Q5: How many flavors of Dum Dums do you have?

We have many flavors but usually about 16 flavors + the Mystery Flavor™ are produced at one time for the current assortment.

Q6: Why isn't there more of my favorite flavor in the bag?

We try to maintain a roughly equal proportion of flavors in the bags. Sometimes, due to wrapper changes, one or more flavors may have a higher (or lower) number of pops in the bag.

Q7: How do you determine which flavor to make?

We base our choices for the flavor assortment on feedback from consumers, votes for flavors, and our Quality Assurance flavor lab's ability to create true-to-life, high quality flavors.

Q8: How are the new flavors invented?

We start with a list of about 400 potential flavors. Our Quality Assurance flavor lab is continually producing flavor samples for our employees to taste-test. Our employees rank the samples from 1 - 10 based upon how much they like that particular flavor. Flavors that rank high then move on to an evaluation by our Marketing department. If the flavor meets all of the criteria of the Marketing department, it can be recommended as a new flavor to be added to the assortment.

Q9: I don't like your new Buttered Popcorn flavor. Can you drop it from the assortment?

Buttered Popcorn flavored Dum Dums were rotated out of the mix November 2001. Sour Apple returned to the mix due to consumer voting and requests. We keep 9-10 of our original flavors in the assortment all the time, while rotating 2-3 new flavors into the assortment each year. Go to our vote page to vote for the new flavors you would like.

Q10: I love your new Buttered Popcorn flavor. Where can I get a box of just that flavor?

Buttered Popcorn flavored Dum Dums were rotated out of the mix November 2001. This flavor is no longer available.