History or Sour
What disease plagued sailors when they didn't have access to sour foods?
Scurvy
What is the largest sour commodity on the market today?
Citrus fruit
What creates sour taste?
Acid
Sour alerts us to what in foods?
Vitamins
If someone is described as sour, what does that mean?
They're rude and unfriendly
Scurvy is caused by a severe lack of what?
Vitamin C
What is the commodity that makes sour candy taste sour?
Citric Acid
What do the acids from sour foods stimulate when eaten?
Saliva production
Acids in sour foods can also be aversive, alerting us that the food is...
unripe, rotten, spoiled
Which mental health condition can sour lollies be helpful for? Note: short term!
Anxiety
Between the 16th and 18th centuries, how many sailors were killed by scurvy?
2 million
Which sour product is a significant part of Italy's cuisine?
Vinegar
Why are acidic foods good for our gut?
The extra saliva that is produced helps with digestion.
Preservation and fermentation
What pH do Warheads Sour Spray have? (within 1 either side)
1.6
What are three symptoms of scurvy?
Fatigue and Weakness
Gums and Teeth Issues
Skin Problems
Pain and Aches
Slow Healing
Anemia
What was Jesus given to drink on the cross on Good Friday?
Sour wine
Does acidity have a high or low pH?
It was present in ancient fish who used this to detect danger.
How long should you wait after eating sour lollies before you brush your teeth?
Name sa famous sailor's brother killed by scurvy.
Vasco de Gama
What do people think Jesus was given to drink while on the cross on Good Friday?
Vinegar
What pH level does water have?
7
Can dogs taste sour?
Yes
What were Sour Patch Kids originally named?
Mars Men