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The Viral Candy That’s Putting Tastebuds to the Test: Toxic Waste

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Any brand willing to align their products with nuclear waste must be crazy. Right? Wrong! 

Toxic Waste just knows exactly what their face-shrinking, mouth-puckering, saliva-inducing, eye-bulging products are all about – intensity. 

The Most Sour Candy on Earth?

According to Delishably’s ranking of “most sour sweet on earth,” Toxic Waste is the world’s heavyweight champion of sourness – nothing to be bitter about!

Following the nuclear landscape trend, Toxic waste candy is packed in novelty drum containers, each holding 16 pieces of sour candy which come in five different flavors:

  • Apple
  • black cherry
  • watermelon
  • Lemon
  • Blue Raspberry

All packed within their trademark bright yellow nuclear waste barrel container, stamped “TOXIC WASTE – Hazardously Sour Candy.” 

But Toxic Waste haven’t limited themselves to one flavor profile or color. They have also released multiple color and flavor variations of their original barrel, one being the purple container containing blueberry, blackberry, black cherry, and grape-flavored sweets alongside a red drum variety that’s brimming with raspberry, cranberry, red pear, strawberry, and red grape goodness! And last but by no means least – a green drum with classic ‘greeny’ flavors such as lime, kiwi, melon, green apple, and green pear.

 

What Makes Toxic Waste Candies so Sour?

A mighty combo of malic acid (gives fruit their natural sourness) and citric acid (found naturally in citrus fruits) gives Toxic waste candy their ultra-powerful sour kick. In powder form, these mouth-puckering ingredients are dusted over the fruity, hard, and flavorful sweets.

Why are Toxic Waste Candies so Popular?

The Toxic Waste Challenge 

There is a face-twisting epidemic on schoolyards across the USA and to a lesser extent. Kids are popping toxic waste candies into their mouths. Then, instead of sucking with all their might to overpower the sour as fast as possible – they’re waiting. 

Printed on the container of every Toxic Waste Barrel is a challenge: how long can you hold a single Toxic Waste candy in your mouth?

Are Toxic Waste Sweets Dangerous?

It’s safe to say that Toxic Waste looks dangerous. In fact, they’ve whipped up some frenzy over the years about how safe they are to eat, with even The Times UK throwing their hat (opinion) in the ring.

But what dangers hide behind every sweet wrapper? Truth be told – not many. If you’re a seasoned sour-sucker, you should be more than fine. However, Toxic Waste barrels don’t come labeled with “Caution: Consuming more than one within a brief period of time may cause irritation to the mouth” for nothing. 

Basically, don’t overdo it. The same could be said for most sour sweets. So, take it one candy at a time. They’re also not recommended for those with sensitive palettes, but you could’ve guessed that from their nuclear waste-inspired name!

Toxic Waste TikTok Famous 

 

Toxic Waste is a big hitter on TikTok’s candy scene and beyond. Sour candy is hugely popular on social media as people can’t get enough of watching others humourlessly squirm and writhe while their sour meters struggle to cope! Comments of “Try Toxic Waste next!” line the comment sections of sweet testing content creators. 

Often called “the sourest sweet in the world,” it makes sense that Toxic Waste would be requested frequently. It’s almost tantalizingly irresistible to those willing to put their grin-and-bear-it abilities on display. 

Add the Toxic Waste challenge to the mix, and you have the perfect storm for a viral sour sweet – exactly what Toxic Waste has become over the last five years!

Powerful in More Than Just Taste 

Going further still, Toxic Waste candies have created quite a stir on another side of social media. Surprisingly and entirely unexpectedly, the toxic waste barrels rolled right out of the candy corner into the self-help and self-care side of social media. 

You might wonder what torturing your tastebuds has to do with feeling zen, but rest assured, there’s a method to the madness. A well-known therapist took to TikTok to share his unique interpretation of recent psychology studies. Taking his fans by surprise, he claimed that Toxic Waste candies could soothe anxiety. Or, more impressive still, the sweets could stop full-blown panic attacks in their tracks. 

According to his theory, the intense sourness of Toxic Waste may be sufficient to distract you from your racing thoughts, offering you a moment’s peace, which is often all that’s needed to return to a calmer state – impressive!

YouTube 

Much like on TikTok, the Toxic Waste challenge has been braved by many YouTubers to the delight of their candy-loving fans.

Exclusive Edge 

While a relatively familiar sight in the USA, Toxic Waste sweets are a novelty elsewhere. They’re a rare sight in Europe and ever rarer far afield. If you stock Toxic Waste Barrels, you can be sure your retail or candy store will enjoy and exclusive edge. Oh, and they’re guaranteed to sell!

The Ideal Gift for the Person who Already has Everything 

Toxic Waste ticks every box on the “fun gift ideas” list. It’s almost always unexpected, it’s funny, but it also looks oh-so-cool, and it comes with a challenge that can lead to hours of fun!

What’s more, Toxic Waste has the gore factor for Halloween, the laugh factor for Christmas and birthdays, and the all-around fun factor for every day of the year!

Right on Trend

All of the above have combined to make Toxic Waste a superstar sweet, especially among younger generations. While the daring packaging always appealed to kids’ adventurous side, now, it appeals to a much wider audience, stretching to teenagers and young adults.

Everything you Need to Know About Toxic Waste Candies

Are Toxic Waste Sweets Vegan?

There’s no gelatine in this sweet, but it may contain non-vegetarian ingredients. Is Toxic Waste Candy Vegan. No, this sweet is not Vegan.

Are Toxic Waste Sweets Kosher?

Toxic Waste products do not contain gelatin, making them kosher certified. 

Are Toxic Waste Sweets Halal?

Toxic Waste products are Halal approved. 

Do Toxic Waste Sweets Contain Soy?

Yes, soy is used in the manufacturing of Toxic Waste Confectionary.

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