Have you tried these suckers? I think they are great. The sweetness of the candy contrasts nicely with tartness of the tamarindo seed. The guy
collecting donations for drug and alcohol rehab on the corner of Abasolo and Colosio in La Paz passes them out and they are available in some candy
stores.
Warning, they can be messy. You need to suck them dry when you take them out of your mouth or they will 'drool' on you. I seem to Dibble at least once
every time. Especially when they are 'oversized' and don't fit my mouth very well. (No comments necessary.)
They also have a tendency to develop very sharp edges and the seed can be a choking hazard. Might be the most dangerous sucker I've ever had.
shari - 4-14-2009 at 09:31 AM
too funny...I'm not a candy person but these suckers are awesome and the only candy I would eat...definately the best...sweet and sour and last a long
time...highly recommended.Osprey - 4-14-2009 at 09:32 AM
They used to make these all by hand. Now I hear they come off what looks like an assembly line. Also heard there was one born every minute.BMG - 4-14-2009 at 03:21 PM
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They used to make these all by hand. Now I hear they come off what looks like an assembly line. Also heard there was one born every minute.
Don't know. They are not very uniform in size. Had one the other day that was huge. Ended up having to change my shirt and my shorts. Later I got in
trouble for leaving the floor sticky. I'm beginning to wonder if they're worth the aggravation.Bajahowodd - 4-14-2009 at 03:41 PM
And you're blaming the suckers?lingililingili - 4-14-2009 at 03:54 PM
Thank you Bajahowodd !!Bajahowodd - 4-14-2009 at 04:40 PM
You're so very welcome.BajaNuts - 4-14-2009 at 09:43 PM
I've asked about this before. Are the people in the intersections really collecting for an organization or is it just another scam?
I'd be happy to "buy" a sucker if I knew the money was going to an organization.
I saw the same persons on the same intersections 5 months apart on 2 visits to La Paz last year.Bajahowodd - 4-14-2009 at 11:35 PM
Low prices at Ralphs is a scam.BMG - 4-15-2009 at 07:36 AM
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I've asked about this before. Are the people in the intersections really collecting for an organization or is it just another scam?
I'd be happy to "buy" a sucker if I knew the money was going to an organization.
I saw the same persons on the same intersections 5 months apart on 2 visits to La Paz last year.
I don't know if it is a scam or not. I don't donate to any of them except the one guy out in front of the VW dealer. He is always friendly and
courteous with a smile even if you don't donate (plus he turned me on to the suckers.) He's also the only one I've seen that at least gives you
something other than that little piece of paper saying who you have donated to. He has worked that same location for a long time.Woooosh - 4-15-2009 at 08:10 AM
be careful of lead levels in tamarindo candy.
If these drug rehab centers are so great- how come the same guys work the same intersections for years? Don't they ever graduate and return to
society- or is it like a cult thing once you join.shari - 4-15-2009 at 08:31 AM
why does tamarindo candy have high lead content??BMG - 4-15-2009 at 08:48 AM
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be careful of lead levels in tamarindo candy.
Tamarindo seeds are not a source of lead. The problem is with tamarindo jellied candies packaged in ceramic containers. The high acid content leeches
the lead from the glazing.Woooosh - 4-15-2009 at 08:53 AM
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why does tamarindo candy have high lead content??
"Tamarindo is a brand mostly found in ethnic markets, stores and bakeries that cater for the US's growing Latin American population. The product
comes in clay pots which is thought to have caused the contamination. It is thought that the lead leaked from the pots into the candy."
"The Arizona Department of Health Services is issuing a consumer alert for consumers, parents of infants or young children, and pregnant women to
avoid eating Dulmex Rollito de Tamarindo and Vero Vagabundo lollipops since these products may contain levels of lead that are above the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration limits.
Dulmex Rollito de Tamarindo is a brownish tamarind pulp based candy in a clear wrapper with a bright orange label. Vero Vagabundo is a hard candy
strawberry lollipop with a chili dipping powder. In a recent analysis of the Dulmex Rollito de Tamarindo, the California Department of Health
Services (CDHS) identified that the candy contains up to 0.59 micrograms of lead per gram of product (parts per million). The Vero Vagabundo’s chili
powder was determined to contain up to 0.72 micrograms of lead per gram of product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) guideline for lead in candy is 0.5 parts per million (ppm). The FDA recommends that children consume no
more than 6.0 micrograms of lead each day from all food sources. Since most of these candies weigh 30 grams or more, a young child eating one of these
candies is ingesting twice the recommended level.
Pregnant women and parents of young children who may have consumed Dulmex Rollito de Tamarindo and/or Vero Vagabundo candy should consult with their
physician or health care provider to determine if further medical testing is warranted. Consumers are urged to dispose of these two products.
What do I do if my child or I have eaten candies that contain lead?
Consult your physician or your health care provider. Only a physician can recommend and perform a blood test to determine if further treatment is
needed. Most adults and children with elevated blood lead levels do not have any symptoms. As blood lead levels increase, so does the lead’s effect
on health.
How can I tell if my candy contains lead?
Only a laboratory is qualified to do the appropriate testing and determine whether the candy has lead or not. If you have reason to suspect that you
may have consumed lead in candy, or consumed the candies mentioned above, consult your physician for a blood test and/or treatment options.
How can I get more information about lead in candy?
The Arizona Department of Health Services is warning consumers, parents of infants or young children, and pregnant women to avoid eating candy
imported from Mexico at this time. For more information and advisories on lead in candy call us at 602-364-3118 or free at 1-800-367-6412.Bajahowodd - 4-15-2009 at 11:03 AM
It's lead poisoning that causes drooling?lingililingili - 4-15-2009 at 04:56 PM
Not in BMG's Case!DianaT - 4-15-2009 at 05:41 PM
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It's lead poisoning that causes drooling?
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Not in BMG's Case!
DianeBajahowodd - 4-15-2009 at 11:15 PM
You guys are really great. We're going to be in the La Paz area in late June after the school year. Obviously, not the best weather. But we do what we
have to do.BMG - 4-16-2009 at 07:06 AM
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It's lead poisoning that causes drooling?
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Originally posted by lingililingili
Not in BMG's Case!
You're so very welcome.