Who knew the pH of some candies – especially sour, fruity candies – could have higher acidity content than battery acid? A study recently conducted by the Utah Dental Association (UDA Action, 2009), found the pH level of candies like Skittles, Airheads, Sour Gummy Bears, Sweetarts and Sprees to have as much as three times the pH value of battery acid! These and other similar sour, fruity candies held a pH value of 2.5-3.0 as compared to the pH level of battery acid being the equivalent of 1.0. The pH value at which teeth decalcify and begin to decay? 4.0!
Think about that before you reach for a quick, sweet treat to pop in your child’s lunch box. Although small, they pack a powerful punch!
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