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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Mint_Tic_Tacs.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Tic Tac''' is a brand of small, hard [[mint (candy)|mints]] manufactured by the Italian company [[Ferrero SpA]]. They were first produced in 1969 and are well known for their small, transparent plastic boxes, which have a flip-action living hinge lid. Tic Tacs are usually sold in small transparent boxes with a flip-top lid.<br />
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==History==<br />
Tic Tacs were first introduced in 1969 by the Italian confectioner Ferrero. The original flavors were [[mint (candy)|mint]] and [[orange (fruit)|orange]]. Over the years, the brand has expanded its flavor range to include a variety of fruit and mint flavors.<br />
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==Flavors==<br />
Tic Tacs are available in a wide range of flavors, including:<br />
* [[Mint (candy)|Mint]]<br />
* [[Orange (fruit)|Orange]]<br />
* [[Cherry]]<br />
* [[Grape]]<br />
* [[Lemon]]<br />
* [[Lime (fruit)|Lime]]<br />
* [[Cinnamon]]<br />
* [[Wintergreen]]<br />
* [[Spearmint]]<br />
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==Ingredients==<br />
The primary ingredients in Tic Tacs are [[sugar]], [[maltodextrin]], and [[flavoring]]. The mints are also coated with a layer of [[carnauba wax]] to give them a shiny appearance.<br />
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==Marketing==<br />
Tic Tacs are marketed as a breath freshener and are often advertised with the slogan "Refresh your breath with a Tic Tac." The brand has also been known for its innovative and humorous advertising campaigns.<br />
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==Packaging==<br />
Tic Tacs are packaged in small, transparent plastic boxes with a flip-top lid. The boxes are designed to be portable and convenient, making them easy to carry in a pocket or purse.<br />
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==Variants==<br />
In addition to the standard Tic Tacs, Ferrero has introduced several variants over the years, including:<br />
* Tic Tac Mixers: These mints change flavor as they dissolve in the mouth.<br />
* Tic Tac Gum: A chewing gum version of the classic mints.<br />
* Tic Tac X-Freeze: A stronger, longer-lasting mint.<br />
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==Cultural Impact==<br />
Tic Tacs have become a cultural icon and are often referenced in [[popular culture]]. They have appeared in various [[television shows]], [[movies]], and [[advertisements]].<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Ferrero SpA]]<br />
* [[Mint (candy)]]<br />
* [[Breath freshener]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
{{Commons category|Tic Tac}}<br />
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[[Category:Confectionery brands]]<br />
[[Category:Ferrero SpA brands]]<br />
[[Category:Products introduced in 1969]]<br />
[[Category:Breath mints]]<br />
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