Purac has self-affirmed the GRAS status of its coated malic acid, Purac Powder MA, for use in confectionery, powdered beverages and jellies. “This is great news for formulators looking for a sour ...

Over the years, a person's tolerance for sour candy has become something of a badge of honor. If you can handle the extreme pucker-inducing flavor of a Warhead, then you could handle pretty much ...

CHICAGO — Food-grade acidulants allow beverage developers to give their creations a flavorful twist. Some acids boost sweet perception while others influence sour and tart notes. Through careful ...

There's nothing subtle about the flavor of sour candy. Whether you prefer Sour Patch Kids or sour gummy worms, one bite of the stuff produces an eye-watering, mouth-puckering sensation that oscillates ...