Sour Patch Kids are soft, gummy candies coated with a sour sugar mixture of citric and tartaric acids, creating a unique "sour, then sweet" flavor profile. They are shaped like mischievous kids and come in assorted fruit flavors like cherry, orange, lemon, and lime, with variations including blue raspberry and watermelon. The candy's texture is a key part of the experience, beginning with a granular, tangy coating that quickly gives way to a soft, chewy gummy beneath.