Seems like I remember it has a wintergreen taste and smell. Yes, good ol' paste. Lead paint chips don't have the "bite" they used to. Try putting a little hot sauce on it. I always preferred Whippets! It always gets stuck to the roof of my mouth. You can loosen it with some air duster. Your taste changes as you age. They took out the cocaine. The true gourmet doesn't sniff glue. He eats it. Big mistake. Toulene is why you sniff glue.
This was in the early 70's. Just thinking about it now makes me want to barf. It still boggles my mind that people want to sniff that shit, let alone to the point that they get addicted to it. Yes I found the old Elmer's Glue "had a nice, piquant after-diner flavor-heavy, but with a touch of mellow smoothness. I went to college. Every now and then she scratches at my window. It sure is enticing for a year-old man.
At this point, I was eager to try the Scholastic brand of glue sticks, starting with the clear variety, to see if there were any major differences in brands. Scholastic Clear Glue Sticks have an herbal flavor that melt away into a smoky, slightly burnt-rubber taste.
Apparently purple is a very popular color for glue sticks, because Scholastic also has a deep purple colored stick. Dissolves okay. Very neutral. Good for those sensitive to flavor. In case you guys are wondering, I do in fact have a small notebook where I keep flavor notes on things such as this.
They taste exactly like the purple sticks. That is to say, they have very little flavor if none at all, aside from the expected starchiness. I was hoping for a hint of blue raspberry Slurpee, but I was out of luck. This is most likely because it is a trusted brand that kids and families have used for a long time. Elmer's is non-toxic and generally safe but is not considered edible because it cannot be digested.
Non-toxic glues can still make you sick and even cause digestive issues when enough is consumed. Even though it is not edible, most people will be fine eating a bit of non-toxic glue as it will just pass through the body without being digested. It can be eaten, but it will do you no good other than if, for some reason, a person enjoys the taste or texture. There have been people reported to eat bottles of this glue and still be fine, but is it really worth the risk?
Real super glue that contains cyanoacrylate, a toxic chemical, is not edible or food safe. Eating super glue is way more dangerous than eating Elmer's glue because the bond that forms is stronger and often waterproof. Super glue is unsafe to eat and is also more dangerous to handle in general because of its strong adhesive power. You will not want to use super glue in any areas of your home that may come in contact with food. Many high-strength types of glue are considered food-safe but still non-edible that are safer options to use around the home.
As glue was not designed to be eaten, it does not taste all that good. Glues can vary in flavors from burnt rubber to a more floral taste, and some can even have an inky taste. Remember that these guys are eating glue for entertainment purposes and it is still not advised to consume glue. People likely eat glue because it seems safe to do so or possibly just to get some attention. Kids are more likely to eat glue because they are bored or don't realize it can make them sick.
As a side note to the question of whether eating glue is safe, you may have heard the phrase "eating glue" or "eating paste. The phrase "eating glue" or "eating paste" generally refers to someone who is simple-minded or doing something stupid. This is because most people recognize eating glue as something that is not a smart thing to do. It can also be used as a joke to refer to someone or something totally oblivious or who doesn't understand what is going on around them.
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