Ramune candy
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Since there is no clear definition of ramune, many different types of tablet candies are called ramune. It has in common that it is a confectionery made of solidified powder. Therefore, it is opaque. It also contains some kind of acidifier.
The name may be a reference to the ramune beverage, which is derived from Lemonade, but details are unknown.[2]
There are two major manufacturing methods and different textures, but they are both called ramune.
One method is to mix the raw materials with water, harden them, and then use heat to remove the water. Because of its high porosity, it dissolves quickly in the mouth.[3][4] This was the original ramune candy.[5]
The other is pressed without mixing in water.[3] Early dry ramune, such as "Juicy" sold by Kabaya in 1965.[5]
In addition, some products are made by mixing baking soda and citric acid as ingredients, and when dissolved in the mouth, the neutralization reaction produces carbon dioxide, which lowers the temperature and gives the product a cool, refreshing sensation.[6] Homemade ramune was hardly popular, but in the 2000s it became widely known that it could be easily produced with familiar ingredients such as baking soda, potato starch, and citric acid, and was introduced as part of cooking and chemistry experiments.[7][8]
