Acids like citric acid andtartaric acidare commonly used in sour candy recipes.Acid yields hydrogen ions when they come into contact with saliva in our mouths.These hydrogen ions stimulate specific taste bud receptors on our tongues, triggering a sour taste sensation.

Fun Fact:One of the main benefits of freeze-dried candy is thatit can last much longer than the original candy, but how long depends on how you store it. In ideal conditions, freeze-dried food has been known to last for 25 years or longer.

Ingredients:SUGAR, CORN SYRUP, WATER, MODIFIED PEA STARCH, GELATIN, SORBITOL, GLYCEROL, CITRIC ACID, CONCENTRATED APPLE JUICE, MALIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, FD&C RED NO. 40, FD&C YELLOW NO. 5. BRILLIANT BLUE FCF