The Hidden Effects of Acid Pops by Summer
The popular Acid Pops sold at your local candy shops have been scientifically proven to be unhealthy. Of the few ingredients in the lollipop, nevertheless, the acids in the pops are the criminals of this case. The acids are: Citric Acid, Malic Acid, and Glycerine.
Citric acid is known to be highly corrosive and may cause skin and eye irritation and the erosion of teeth. Breathing may become difficult as well. Malic acid is similar to citric acid, only that it irritates the mucous membranes in addition to skin and eyes. Coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, headache, nausea, and vomiting aren�t a surprise if malic acid is eaten in large amounts. Glycerine, also known as glycerol, causes headaches and skin, eye, respiratory tract, or gastrointestinal irritation, if ingested.
However, one special ingredient in the candy, water, widely known as H20, will neutralize the acids and lessen the symptoms, making it rare to experience any of the effects if the Acid Pop is eaten once in a while, but not daily.
With all the irritation effects proven by magical science and professional healers, it is concluded that the deformation of the Dark Lord is related to large consumption of Acid Pops. Because of the large amount of citric acid, malic acid, and glycerine, the effects grew serious and became obvious when the Dark Lord started scratching his skin to his current state. Researchers from the department of Science of the Ministry of Magic predict that if He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named continues to consume more Acid Pops, or food containing high quantities of citric acid, malic acid, and glycerine, he will certainly be scratching himself away�
Fight evil, offer him an Acid Pop. |
