Brain Licker

Brain Licker is a type of confectionary produced by Spanish company King Regal. Brain Licker is often sold in small, green "deodorant style" bottles, having a ball which revolves when licked to openly deliver its sour liquid content. Although the acid content is about the same as lemon juiceref|acid, buying excessive amounts as well as excessive consumption can lead to burns, blisters or small cuts in children's mouths.ref|it_burns In 2003 the British Food Standards agency issued warnings to parents regarding this as well as possible choking hazards.ref|brit_food There are several different flavours of Brain Licker, the most popular of which being strawberry, peach, apple, blue raspberry, grape, blackberry, lemon and watermelon.

References

#Note|acid [http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/council/newslines/newsline840.asp Hanna Kenrick] , "Brain Licker novelty sweet warning", Barnsley Council press release, 14 May 2003
#Note|it_burns [http://www.bnn-online.co.uk/news_datesearch.asp?page=4&SearchDate=13/May/2003&Year=2003 Novelty sweet could burn, cut or blister] , British Nursing News Online, 13 May 2003
#Note|brit_food [http://www.food.gov.uk/news/newsarchive/2003/may/brainlicker Brain Licker novelty sweet warning] , Food Standards Agency, 12 May 2003