The world is ever changing, and we are always on the lookout for food trends and new fads. Sometimes, we ditch things that are no longer attractive, or has no more popularity to boast. But there are many things that stay close to our hearts, for we grew up with them and memories of us as kids enjoying these snacks are always the fondest.
We took a long walk down memory lane, and dug out many treasures that we used to save our pocket money for when we were kids. Here is a list of 19 old school Singapore snacks every kid from the ’80s and ’90s loved. Which is your favourite?
1. BEE BEE
What do you do when you have leftover from your pocket money? You buy a packet of this orange snack – it was only S$0.20!
2. BOBDOG CIGARETTE CANDY
We were always taught about the hazards of smoking, but it was acceptable to look cool with these cigarette candies. The boys would take the cola, and strawberry’s for the girls.
3. CREAM CRACKERS
With milo please. My favorite breakfast! Break them into pieces and soak them in a cup of warm milo. Ahhh… Simply pleasures in life!
4. FAKE M&M
For the lack of a better name. But who cares when we could have more fun piercing those foil and getting the colourful chocolates out?
5. GEM BISCUIT
Simple happiness that Mama would frown upon, and we were only allowed to eat the biscuit and not the icing. And when Mama wasn’t looking, my sisters and I would fight over the pink ones.
6. HACKS
Hard candies in an assortment of flavours. Whether you like the blackcurrant or the honey lemon, these candies are ever popular even with our parents!
7. HAW CANDY
Or better known as xian zha. How very comforting!
8. HELLO PANDA
Grew up eating hello panda, and still eating hello panda even in my 20s. And I know I am not the only one.
9. ICE POP
What are class parties and chalets without these colourful ice pops? Whoever slurps the loudest wins!
10. MAMEE MONSTER
The most affectionate monster that no kids would run away from. Mamee, oh Mamee! You made us love crushing uncooked noodles.
11. OVALTINE CANDIES
I LOVE THESE! And a portion of my pocket money would go to the snacks shop’s Aunty – just for these malt candies.
12. PEZ REFILLABLE CANDY
Who else loved these collectible? And I always secretly wished they’d run out of refills so that I could get a whole new one.
13. POPPING CANDY
Or magic candy, we’d more affectionately call it. One packet is never enough to get all that poppin’ fun!
14. PUSH POP
One of the coolest sweets, ever! The grape ones used to be so popular, or get the blueberry one so that you can have a cool blue tongue after eating.
15. PINK DOLPHIN
Back in school, if you were seen with a bottle of pink dolphin, you would be deemed as cool. I can actually remember which classmates of mine would reuse their bottles for plain water – just because the iconic bottle would made them look like hipsters.
16. SUPER RING
Another orange snack that everyone loves. Just remember to wash your hands after eating, else the orange powder would stain badly!
17. TWISTIES
Curry, tomato, BBQ… Whichever flavour you like, one packet is not enough.
18. WHEEL CRACKERS
Who else used to pass this around class and snack sneakily when the teacher wasn’t looking?
19. WHITE RABBIT CANDY
No one cares about the melanin in milk and all that china saga, because nothing is gonna change our love for these candy. Yes, eat them with the wrapper!
Wow!Thanks for sharing!:)Where did you get the corn wheel crackers?It was my favorite as a kid and they came in a red cone-shaped packaging.I’ve been looking everywhere and have only seen the not-so-nice potato version.:(
and those colourful flat biscuits/crackers…
Very old school indeed! Always getting supplies from biscuit king @ upper thomson road!
Shan Zha not xian zha.
There used to be this spicy corn tube biscuit which cost only $0.10! Its really nice and crunchy but can’t seem to find it anywhere already
super rings is the best. but you missed out on hiro cake! omg i used to eat one a day. i wonder where i can buy some now…
U still can find the colourful flat biscuits/crackers from shops selling traditional biscuits in Malaysia. I bought few packets lately
Why never include KAKA Corn Crackers? There’s 2 flavored – Chicken (red) & Chocolate (yellow&brown). Do you also remember the Doraemon Chocolate (blue box) that comes with a toy? Those were the days.
Looking for the corn snack too!! Yay
Not to forget Fish satay sticks and Nutella packs with mini plastic knifes from the mama shop!
hi, do you know where i can get the PEZ candy in singapore?
Anybody know where I can find this little sweets in transparent wrapping with different kinds of fruity flavours?
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Hey Willy, I think you’re talking about Fox candy. They’ve changed their packaging a bit though. You can find them in supermarkets like NTUC, and at the counters at Changi Airport.
In Malaysia, u need also include TORA, DING DANG hey that’s Doraemon mascot! ), the NG MEI KOR and MO FAR KOR “asam masin”, Lobster Peanut candy ( yes this one u can eat the soft layer paper wrapping it too.. the asam jawa candy with sugar mix with it.. the Jellyfish snack.. lots.. hope i can reply with picture attach.. i till eat it while working even my age already 40.. old school still rule..
Anyone remember the noodle snack with a robot flying design on a shiny blue packaging? Similar to Mamee noodle. I really miss that snack.
hai.. where can i find all this stuff??? anyone knows…???
Does anyone know the name of an ice cream that was purple in color (even the packaging) and was sandwiched between 2 wafers? Wonder if the thing is still being produced…