Sour sanding, or sour sugar, is a food ingredient that is used to impart a sour flavor, made from citric or tartaric acid and sugar. It is used to coat sour candies such as lemon drops and Sour Patch Kids, or to make hard candies taste tart, such as SweeTarts.[1]

Sour sugar as seen on Sour Patch Kids candies

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  1. ^ Allen, Molly (2019-08-28). "What Really Makes Sour Candy Sour?". Mashed.com. Retrieved 2022-02-04.