National Sour Candy Day
July 18, Friday
History of the holiday:
The holiday was established by the American Licorice Company in 2015 to celebrate the popularity of its sour candy brand and draw attention to this type of sweets. Since then, July 18 has become a day when fans of sour flavors share their favorite candy varieties and experiment with new tastes.
What sour candies are:
* Candies with sour powder, filling, or coating, usually containing citric, malic, or tartaric acid.
* Often use natural and artificial flavors to enhance the intensity of taste.
* They can come in the form of chewy candies, gummies, lollipops, or jellies.
How it is celebrated:
* Trying different types of sour candies — from classic to extremely sour.
* Sharing reviews and impressions on social media.
* Organizing sour challenges where participants try to eat the sourest candies.
* Making homemade versions of sour sweets.
* Giving friends sets of sour candies as gifts.
Interesting facts:
* Some sour candies, like Warheads, can have acidity levels close to vinegar.
* The sour taste activates salivary glands and causes a sharp reaction, which makes these candies popular in YouTube challenges.
* Despite the acidity, such sweets can be quite sweet in aftertaste.
Conclusion:
National Sour Candy Day is a fun, daring, and tasty holiday that unites lovers of bold flavors and brave gastronomic experiments. It is a great reason to try something unusual and have a fun tasting party with friends.