Sour Patch Kids are a soft candy with a coating of sour sugar

Sour sanding

Sour sanding is a food ingredient that is used to impart a sour flavor. It is used to coat sour candies like Sour Patch Kids.Eating large amounts of sour candies can cause irritation of the tongue because sour sanding contains citric or tartaric acid....

 created by Paul Mihalick. When sour confectionery was first introduced it was not considered a serious product category, more of a children's fad. Success, however, rocketed it into the mainstream. One of the driving forces behind the brand's growth was its success in cinemas, and even now it is a staple for moviegoers. Today Sour Patch Kids is a top selling sour brand in the North American marketplace.