Sour Patch Kids are the best candy

By: Brooklynn Wilson and Bridgette Bakker 1/17/2023

Sour Patch Kids are intensely sour when you bite into them and then they are really sweet. According to www.wideopeneats.com “The candy works because the sugar coating is made with tartaric acid and citric acid that reacts with the saliva on your tongue to create a strong sour flavor.” And “Then you get to the sweet gummy candy under the coating, so your mouth experiences both tastes. Then the candy is gone and it's time to go back to the bag for another.”

We probably all know that as years go by the sour patch company has gone through some unique flavors that have appeared from the years gone by. Here are some of the originals for you, Watermelon, Blue Raspberry, Peach, Cherry, Sour Apple, and many more. These sour but sweet treats are the first ones to come there are many more ones that you can only get in the UK so you might have to book a flight for that.

They have all different types. “Sour patches they have many different kinds like the watermelon kind” -Emma Curtis The original line of Sour Patch Kids included Lime (green), Lemon (yellow), Orange (orange), and “Redberry” or Red Raspberry (red); and starting in 2014, Blue Raspberry (blue). UK Sour Patch Kids – Marketed under the name "Maynards Sour Patch Kids". The UK version initially included Lime, Lemon, Orange, and Raspberry, but later added Blackcurrant. Sour Patch Exploders – Similar appearance to the original Sour Patch Kids, but with a soft interior. Raspberry Lemonade Rush (pink), Grape Berry Surge (purple), Cherry Berry Bash (red), and Apple Strawberry Burst (green). Sour Patch Kids Extreme – Similar to the original Sour Patch Kids, but dusted in an extra sour coating. Strawberry (pink), Orange (orange), Pear (green), and Blue Raspberry (blue). They are known as Sour Patch Kids Max in Australia. Sour Patch Bunnies – Shaped as rabbits for Easter and in pastel colors. Sour Patch Bunnies have a slightly different taste than the original Sour Patch Kids. Lime (pastel green), Lemon (pastel yellow), Orange (pastel orange), and Raspberry (pastel red/pink). These are only some of the types of sour patch kids there are many many more. Kinley Butler states “Sour Patch Kids have more flavor, and are better to eat, in my opinion.”

This is why Sour patch kids are the best candy. Firstly, they are a mix of sweet and sour. Secondly, they come in all different colors. Lastly, they come and all different kinds. “SOUR PATCH KIDS ARE THE BOMB THEY ARE THE BEST SOUR PATCH KIDS ALL THE WAY!” Cameron Sessions stated. 

This is why Sour patch kids are the best candy. Firstly, they are a mix of sweet and sour. Secondly, they come in all different colors. Lastly, they come and all different kinds. “SOUR PATCH KIDS ARE THE BOMB THEY ARE THE BEST SOUR PATCH KIDS ALL THE WAY!” Cameron Sessions stated. 

Special thanks to History of Sour Patch Kids | Mars Men | Frank Galatolie | Mondelez International - Candy Favorites, The “Sour, Then Sweet” History of Sour Patch Kids - Bulk Candy Store, https://www.wideopeneats.com/sour-patch-kids/#:~:text=The%20candy%20works%20because%20the,create%20a%20strong%20sour%20flavor, and New Big Sour Patch Kids Are Double the Size for Twice the Sweet and Sour Flavor for the information on sour patch kids!

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Bridgette is a 12-year-old girl who loves drawing, music, friends, and family.

Brooklynn is a 12-year-old girl who is on the cheer team and does competition cheer. She loves animals and the beach.