Warheads Challenge: Are They as Sour as We Think They Are?
Everybody knows Warheads, the extremely sour hard candy, that literally burns tongues.
Ingredients(warning, it contains an acid that has a pH of 2.2):
- Corn Syrup
- Sugar
- Microencapsulated Malic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Gum Acacia
- Soybean Oil (Processing Aid)
- Ascorbic Acid
- Artificial Flavors
- Carnuaba Wax
- Corn Starch
The sour affect only lasts for about 5 to 10 seconds before dissipating into a sweet flavor.
But, are they really as sour as everybody thinks they are? Let’s see.
Photo Credit: https://warheads.com/
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