Sour sweets have always been a huge favourite amongst children and thanks to social media they are once again growing in popularity. Kids love to challenge themselves and dare each other to eat sour sweets and it is very much a case of the sourer the better.
Sours sweets sales have soared in the last couple of years and kids are loving the challenge of attempting the sourest of sweets that are now available.
The mega sour range from Barnetts is one of the most popular sour sweets at the moment and includes so many different flavours, so everybody’s tastes are catered for. The range includes lemon, apple, raspberry, cherry, cola, ‘plooms’, bubblegum, watermelon and fruits. The flavours are so intense and they are very addictive!
Mega sours sweets are hard boiled sweets with a sour sugar coating that typically lasts about 20 seconds. The coating contains citric acid and is present in all the mega sours and it is what gives them that zesty, sour taste. Underneath the coating of these brightly coloured sweets is a sweet and juicy centre.
Mega Sour Raspberry is the most popular flavour with customers here at Retro Sweet Kings and this is mainly due to the surge in popularity of blue sweets.
Sour + Blue = The perfect combination.
The most face contorting of the mega sour range is the Zombie Bomb. This notorious mega sour sweet is both sour and HOT as it contains citric acid and chilli powder. The heat is overwhelming at first, but the pain doesn’t last too long.
Not everyone is able to complete the Zombie Bomb challenge but many of those that do say they find the heat enjoyable and strangely satisfying.
The growth of mega sours has a lot to with social media. There are numerous Tik Tok and YouTube challenges being shared worldwide and it is hilarious to watch people’s facial expressions as they struggle to keep the mega sours in their gob.
Mega sours can cause irritation to the mouth and tongue if you eat too many in a short space of time. They are not dangerous but should be consumed in moderation and not eaten by anyone under the age of eight.
You simply must experience the intenseness of mega sours. Have a go and see if you can complete the Zombie Bomb challenge – no spitting out!
If you can progress past the initial shock, you’ll be rewarded with the sweetness underneath and you’ll have bragging rights that you were able to complete the Zombie Bomb challenge.
Take a look at our Mega Sour Sweets range. You can order from a 50g sample up to 3kg of your favourite flavour.
