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Warheads

Warheads are the worlds sourest candy. They are sweet candy covered with a evaporated citric acid coating. They are extremely sour because the citric acid is very concentrated. Be careful though, because if you eat too much you might not be able to taste for a few hours. They're are many types of unique flavors and candy, each with different pros and cons. Wait Warheads Candy kills?!? I found an interesting discussion on the topic so be sure to check it out, because there are lots of great arguments and a couple of bad ones.
History

Warheads, also known as Mega Warheads, are a brand of sour candy manufactured by Impact Confections. The candy was invented in Taiwan in 1975 and was first imported to the United States by The Foreign Candy Company in 1993. They are currently distributed in the United States by Impact Confections

Warheads derive their strong sour flavor from a combination of malic acid, ascorbic acid, and citric acid. These are applied as a coating to the outside of the small, hard candies. The intense sour flavor fades after about 20 to 50 seconds.

Warheads are marketed to children as an "extreme" candy. The name "Warhead" comes from the notion that the sour taste of the candies is akin to a real warhead going off in one's mouth.

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