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If you’re into extreme food challenges,
Here’s an intimidating yet delightful treat making waves across social platforms.
The Black Death candies are intensely sour jet-black spheres produced by the English sweet maker Mr Simms.
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Mr Simms refers to the Black Death as ‘the world’s sourest sweet,’ outranking even sour treats like Sour Patch Kids, Toxic Waste, and Warheads Sour Cubes.
On their website, the small lemon-flavored round candies can be purchased for £4.50 per 200 grams, £10.99 for 500 grams, and £21.79 for 1 kilogram.
Given their supposed strength, these are not advised for individuals younger than 12 years old.
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Social media influencer
@underratedhijabi has already sampled the confectionery.
, likening it to ‘metallic pavement at the back of my throat’.
In a widely shared clip, she dramatically starts shaking uncontrollably immediately after putting it in her mouth and hurriedly spits it out.
Undeterred, MailOnline’s Assistant Science Editor, Jonathan Chadwick, managed to get his hands on a pack—though even a single ball proved to be more than sufficient.
I’m a big fan of ultra-sour sweets, having spent my childhood devouring candies like Jelly Bellies Sour Beans, Dweebs, Haribo Tangfastics, and Swizzels Refreshers.
But I’m feeling a bit anxious about the Black Death,
which has already resulted in a 10-year-old girl being hospitalized
once it scorched her throat.
The Black Death candies can only be found at Mr Simms – the ‘Olde Sweet Shoppe,’ famous for its nostalgic wooden-paneled shops scattered throughout England.
Upon receiving my sample, I see that the package states the Black Death sweets are ‘not recommended for children under 12 years old.’
‘WARNING: Consuming too much in a short period might lead to temporary discomfort in your mouth and/or stomach,’ it states.
It immediately brings back memories of 77X42, the tiny lemon candy from an episode of ‘The Simpsons,’ known for being incredibly sour and requiring containment within a magnetic field due to its intensity.
The components of Black Death include sugar, glucose syrup, and malic acid — the substance that gives a tangy taste to foods like rhubarb.
It includes citric acid, which is typically deemed safe when added to foods, yet it’s also employed as a descaling agent in common cleaning items around the house.
Included as well is black iron oxide, which might sound quite foreboding but is actually an approved and frequently utilized color additive in the food sector.
It lends the treats their deep jet-black look, resembling tiny chunks of charcoal (were it not for the thick layer of granular neon crystals sprinkled across them).
Unlike
the comedic social media influencer
I’m not allowed to reject Black Death once I’ve put it in my mouth (after all, it’s a tasting challenge!).
In the initial two seconds, it doesn’t appear particularly tart; however, the sudden zesty impact quickly becomes noticeable.
The sole comparison I can make is to take a large bite out of a pink grapefruit, including the skin – definitely not very enjoyable.
I experience all the physical signs, such as wincing and a wrinkled mouth — though perhaps not as intensely as Homer Simpson does.
This is undoubtedly the most sour candy I’ve ever tasted, yet I don’t feel compelled to discard it.
This somehow contradicts the human body’s natural aversion reaction to sour substances, which are identified by specific receptor cells within taste buds.
Fortunately, the intensely tart flavor doesn’t persist throughout the whole duration of sucking the small black ball.
Once around 20-30 seconds have passed, just when you feel like you’ve had enough, it abruptly changes from being extremely sour to delightfully fruity and sweet.
The crunchy white outer crystals appear to be responsible for providing the sweetness with an astringent quality – however, after you’ve dissolved them, the challenging part of the experience is essentially finished.
Finally, once you get to the centre, you get an extra little burst of sourness – although nothing compared with the initial hit.
Honestly, after watching @underratedhijabi’s dramatics, I must admit I’m somewhat let down that Black Death sweets aren’t much stronger.
I suppose the logical progression after Black Death would be candy with non-edible acids that are extremely hazardous and capable of causing serious injury.
Unless we delve into the imaginary worlds of Willy Wonka or The Simpsons, Black Death is likely as intense as we’ll experience.
Nonetheless, I would not suggest consuming multiple ones at once or leaving them unattended where an innocent child might come across them.
Scientists warn that too much contact with acid can cause severe burns on the delicate skin inside your mouth – proceed carefully.
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