The colorful centers have since been discontinued, as current Runts contain a white center. Originally, Runts had colorful centers that matched the color of the outer shell. The pineapple and mango Runts originated in this candy.Ī similar variant, Rock'n Runts existed in the 1990s, containing watermelon, grape, pineapple, lemon, and raspberry. In the 1990s, a variation known as Tropical Runts was available. Freckled eggs were available in large bags and smaller single-serve boxes with a built-in handle. The candy pieces were not shaped like fruits as in every other Runts mix. Chewy Runts were discontinued in 2014.Ī seasonal product named Runts Freckled Eggs was released each year for Easter. Green apple reused the cherry shape, and grape reused the mango shape.Ī chewy version of Runts known as Chewy Runts was previously available, including the same mix of fruits as the original crunchy runts.