Top 10 Most Tangy Candies In The World

News: We embrace all types of candies, whether they’re sweet, chocolatey, or mouth-puckeringly sour. Today, let’s delve into the realm of extreme candies as we spotlight the sourest confections from mildly tangy to explosively sour. If you have an insatiable craving for intense sour flavors, brace yourself for some exciting discoveries on this list!

The Countdown to Extreme Sourness: Ranking the Sourest Candies Globally

Sour Nerds

Kicking off our list with a milder option, Sour Nerds may not bring tears to your eyes, but they’re a beloved American classic. Designed to be enjoyed by the handful or even by the boxful, these crunchy delights offer a delightful sour twist that won’t overwhelm your taste buds. Not every candy needs a danger warning, and Sour Nerds strike a perfect balance for those seeking a sweet-and-sour experience.

Sour Skittles

While Skittles are known for their sugary goodness, the addition of a citric acid dusting gives Sour Skittles an extra kick. If you’re a fan of the Skittles rainbow but crave a sour punch, the tangy coating on Sour Skittles might just be your new favorite. Interestingly, sour candies like these can even provide relief for blocked salivary glands, though indulging too much may lead to taste bud irritation.

Sour Patch Kids Extreme

The classic sour-to-sweet taste of Sour Patch Kids has a bolder counterpart in Sour Patch Kids Extreme. Featuring an intensified sour experience with tartaric, citric, and fumaric acid, these candies deliver an extra punch during the initial moments of indulgence. Perfect for those who crave a more challenging sour adventure.

Sour Flush Candy Toilets

Prepare for an eccentric treat! Imagine the concept of Baby Bottle Pops, but with a toilet plunger candy that you dip into a plastic “toilet” filled with sour sugar. Yes, you’re eating from a toilet, but the vibrant colors and the delicious blast of sour flavor make this unconventional concept surprisingly enjoyable.

Taveners Sour Lemon Drops

For our English candy enthusiasts, Taveners Sour Lemon Drops stand out as popular sour treats in the United Kingdom. Resembling Lemonheads in the U.S., these lemon-shaped candies celebrate the tanginess of sour lemons, boasting natural coloring and vegetarian ingredients.

Cry Baby Tears

Considered among the most mouth-puckering hard candies, Cry Baby Tears Extra Sour Candy shaped like tears have a retro charm. While newer candies may overshadow them, they maintain a dedicated following among extreme candy enthusiasts.

Warheads

With a name inspired by a weapon of mass destruction and a cartoon boy whose head explodes, Warheads Extreme Sour candy lives up to its extreme reputation. These American classics have gained popularity among kids, sparking informal playground challenges to see who can devour the most candies at once. The super sour flavor, courtesy of malic acid, gives way to a pleasantly sweet taste after 5-10 seconds – if you can endure the intensity!

Toxic Waste

Hold on tight for the ultimate sour candy experience! Packaged in novelty “toxic waste” drums adorned with neon sludge, Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy claims the throne as the sourest candy globally. Dominating the extreme candy scene once ruled by Warheads, these candies, mostly found in the U.S. and Canada, have inspired daring challenges showcased in numerous YouTube videos. Approach the “Toxic Challenge” with caution – your taste buds are in for a wild ride!

What’s Behind the Sourness?

The sourness in candies hinges on the acids used in their production. Whether it’s citric acid, ascorbic acid, malic acid, fumaric acid, or tartaric acid – all naturally occurring in fruits and vegetables worldwide – these acids contribute the delectable tartness that defines sour candies. Sometimes, these acids are inherent to the candy, while in other cases, the sourness comes from a sugar coating.