Brain Licker is a type of confectionary manufactured by Key Enterprises.[1] It is typically sold in small bottles plugged with a plastic ball which revolves when licked, delivering its sour liquid content. It is about as acidic as lemon juice[2] and excessive consumption can lead to burns, blisters or small cuts in children's mouths.[3] In 2003 the British Food Standards Agency issued warnings to parents regarding this as well as possible choking hazards.[4] There are several different flavours of Brain Licker, the most popular of which are strawberry, peach, apple, blue raspberry, grape, blackberry, lemon, watermelon and cola.
References
edit- ^ Food Processing. Techpress (FPI) Limited. 2003.
- ^ Hanna Kenrick, Brain Licker novelty sweet warning, Barnsley Council press release, 14 May 2003
- ^ Novelty sweet could burn, cut or blister, British Nursing News Online, 13 May 2003
- ^ Brain Licker novelty sweet warning, Food Standards Agency, 12 May 2003
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