Laurie, probably a different brand. I think tamborete(a) means tambourine~vero i'm not sure of. Where's auntjen when you need her? ;o)

Can you post a photo of the bag? Sometimes seeing the context of the words helps.

Just texted my son's GF - she's from Guadalajara - will let you know

Just did a quick search - the Tamboretta is a hard candy, the Vero has soft center

My GF said that Tamboreta is a brass drum, don't know how that correlates with candy-LOL!

According to son's GF...... Tambores are drummers. Tamboreta Sandia equates to artificial watermelon flavored candy in a drummer figure or drum shape. Vero is a label or brand, very popular in Mexico.

Thanks, everyone. Maybe I'll take a chance and order these. Hopefully if they do end up having a soft center, it will still be the same flavor.

dlm2000 - You'll have to ask your son's GF if she's ever actually tasted them. I tasted one and I immediately spit it out it was so bad. My son said it has chili powder or somthing on the outside and it gets better the longer you suck on it.

Hey Rose, what's wrong with the all-American Tootie-Pop? LOL It has a soft center. ;o)