However, carbonation doesn't always taste sour to us because CO 2 is detected by multiple somatosensory systems in the body. Some researchers even suggest that the tingling, burning sensations associated with the perception of carbonation can be caused by CO 2 triggering pain receptors [4].
Would this mean our society's desire for carbonated food and drink has strangely evolved against a natural aversion to experiencing pain? Personally, I can't hear over the loud buzzing noises of Pop Rocks in my mouth to find out Note: Modified on September 19, The diagram illustrating taste detection of carbonation has been added in the current post.
References cited. Accessed 23 August Leon K, Mitchell W Gasified confection and method of making the same. US Patent No. US A. Accessed 20 August Science Accessed 25 August I would definitely want to try the fizzy drink. It was a myth when I was growing up that if you ate the candy while drinking soda, your head would explode. What a fun science experiment! I love popping candy and have always wondered how they make it. Thanks for sharing! Your email address will not be published.
Home » Why Popping Candy pops Do you know why pop rocks pop? Pop Rocks are a cool candy that pops when you put them in your mouth. They make a sizzling sound as they dissolve, the tiny explosions feel interesting, plus in my opinion they taste good. There was an urban legend that Mikey, the kid from the Life cereal ads who won't eat anything, ate Pop Rocks and washed them down with cola, and then died when his stomach exploded.
It's completely untrue. If you swallow a handful of Pop Rocks and chug a soda, you'll probably burp, but you won't die. If Mikey barely tried Life cereal, why would he eat Pop Rocks anyway? How exactly do Pop Rocks work? Pop Rocks are a hard candy that has been gasified with carbon dioxide using a patented process. The solution is heated until the water boils off and combined with carbon dioxide gas at about pounds per square inch psi.
When the pressure is released, the candy shatters into small pieces, each containing bubbles of pressurized gas. If you examine the candy with a magnifying glass, you can see the tiny bubbles of trapped carbon dioxide.
Mitchell added another step to the process when he developed Pop Rocks. When the sweet, hard candy bits hit your mouth, they act up before breaking down, creating a crackling, hissing noise that would be alarming coming from any other food product. So what exactly is it about the candy that makes it just as much of a science experiment as a sweet snack?
The answer lies in carbon dioxide.
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