Citric acid, which occurs naturally in citrus fruits, appears in the ingredient list of most sour snacks. To make this candy taste so sharp, food makers manufacture their own citric acid.

Take a peek at the ingredient list on a box of 10oz Trader Joe's Sour Strawberry Candy Belts and you'll find something called citric acid. This compound is naturally present in citrus fruits, such ...

Try a kit like It'Sushi Candy Sushi ($13) which includes Candy Maki (sour licorice bites wrapped in a sour belt), Candy Ikura (candy-coated gummies), Candy Urimaki (two sour gummy rings with a ...