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The original was posted on /r/autism by /u/riley_j96 on 2026-05-15 18:19:39+00:00.

This might sound like a strange request, but I am in search for sour sweets. The sourer the better. I have taste tested a lot of options, but non really provide the level of sour I am searching for. When experiencing bad sensory overload, sour helps me regulate and almost reset my senses. I remember sour sweets being so ridiculously sour as a child and don’t know if my tolerance has just changed or if they just don’t make sweets as sour as they used to.

Recently I have resulted to just drinking a small amount of lemon juice to get the feedback I need, but it’s not entirely practical in all situations and also isn’t quite as sour as I need. I am searching for something easily accessible during sensory overload and meltdown. I’ve tried Trolli Sour Worms (not sour at all in my opinion), Sour Patch Kids (they turn sweet far too quickly for me) & a variety of sour sprays and gel sweets that are also not very sour to me. I’m currently searching for Toxic Waste, but haven’t been able to find them yet. I also heard they’re not as sour as they used to be. Starting to think that the level of sour I require doesn’t actually exist.

I understand this is a strange request, but any input would be greatly appreciated.

Edit: I wasn’t expecting this much engagement on my post, so thank you so much to everyone who is providing such great recommendations for me, and anyone who might be reading now to provide their own recommendations too. Everybody’s input is so appreciated!