You've got to respect the bravado of a candy company that publicizes how unpleasant their product is to eat. It just doesn't make sense. And yet, the marketing department of Candy Dynamics, manufacturer of Toxic Waste Hazardously Sour Candy, has been using this strategy for well over a decade. Surprisingly, they've been able to tap into a curious and twisted portion of the candy lover's psyche and have developed a whole line of hazardously sour products that they're practically daring you to eat!
So, does the candy live up to the hype? You'll have to decide for yourself. But one thing's certain... Even the Sour Patch Kids shudder when Toxic Waste is mentioned, so prepare for a one-of-a-kind experience. And if you or your kids are brave enough to try Toxic Waste, you'll want to have a camera ready. The reactions will be priceless!
Here's how some All City Candy customers reacted when they took the Toxic Waste challenge...
Jimmy Sweet Tooth says: I love food challenges. If you dare me to eat something sour, or spicy, or just plain weird, I'll probably do it. Toxic Waste definitely did not disappoint. Not only was it the sourest candy I've ever eaten, but after the initial coating melted away, it became a really tasty, fruity hard candy. I think some pieces got sour again in the middle, but not all of them. Maybe the "sour" was just playing tricks with my brain! Toxic Waste is so fun, because you don't just get the really unique flavor, you also get to enjoy watching your friends' reactions. Highly recommended!
Major components: Hard candy
Primary texture: Hard
Flavor profile: VERY sour, fruity
Manufacturer: Candy Dynamics
Year Introduced: Early 2000's
Flavors available: Blue Raspberry, Black Cherry, Apple, Watermelon, Lemon
Recommended if you like: Sour Patch Kids, Eating straight lemon, Warheads, Sour Punch Candy Straws, PEZ Sourz
Brand Brothers and Sisters: Toxic Waste Slime Licker Rolling Sour Candy, Toxic Waste Sour Smog Balls, Toxic Waste Special Edition Color Drums with Mystery Flavor
Suggested uses: The way people react to Toxic Waste candy is hilarious, so these are great for any group setting: birthday parties, bar or bat mitzvahs, sleepovers, even dinner parties! Use a tiny barrel of Toxic Waste as a stocking stuffer or Easter basket treat and let the whole family get in on the fun! Or use them at Earth Day or recycling events to make a memorable point about the things we allow to affect our environment.
Can you handle the extreme sour of Toxic Waste candy? How long could you keep one in your mouth? Tell us about your experience trying Toxic Waste OR tell us about the hilarious reactions your friends had when they tried it!
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