Whats up with the Popsicle?!
How did the Popsicle get its name!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
1905, 11 year old Frank Epperson left a mixture of powdered soda and water out on his porch, which contained a stir stick!. That night, temperatures in San Francisco reached record low temperature!. When he woke the next morning, he discovered that it had frozen to the stir stick, creating a fruit flavored ice treat, which he named the epsicle!. He then waited 18 years before releasing it to the public!.
1922, the ice-lollipop was introduced to the public for the first time at an Alameda amusement park, Neptune Beach
1924, Frank Epperson applied for a patent for "frozen confectionery" called the Epsicle ice pop, which he re-named the Popsicle, allegedly at the instigation of his children!. It was originally available in seven flavors and marketed as a "frozen drink on a stick!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
1922, the ice-lollipop was introduced to the public for the first time at an Alameda amusement park, Neptune Beach
1924, Frank Epperson applied for a patent for "frozen confectionery" called the Epsicle ice pop, which he re-named the Popsicle, allegedly at the instigation of his children!. It was originally available in seven flavors and marketed as a "frozen drink on a stick!."Www@FoodAQ@Com
Frozen juice bars have existed since the 20th century, but the Popsicle was the first form of the product to be mass marketed!.
Today it is estimated that three million Popsicles are sold annually!. There are more than thirty different flavors!.
1905, 11 year old Frank Epperson left a mixture of powdered soda and water out on his porch, which contained a stir stick!. That night, temperatures in San Francisco reached record low temperature!. When he woke the next morning, he discovered that it had frozen to the stir stick, creating a fruit flavored ice treat, which he named the epsicle!. He then waited 18 years before releasing it to the public!.
1922, the ice-lollipop was introduced to the public for the first time at an Alameda amusement park, Neptune Beach
1924, Frank Epperson applied for a patent for "frozen confectionery" called the Epsicle ice pop, which he re-named the Popsicle, allegedly at the instigation of his children!. It was originally available in seven flavors and marketed as a "frozen drink on a stick!."
1925, Epperson sold the Popsicle to the Joe Lowe Company of New York!. Good Humor, a subsidiary of Unilever, now owns the rights!.
1940s, Woody Gelman created Popsicle Pete as its mascot!. He appeared in print and television advertisements, and activity books until 1995!.
In June 2006, Popsicles with "Natural Flavors and Colors" were introduced, replacing the original versions!. Company spokespeople cited customer requests for "an option without some colors and flavors to which some had allergies" as the reason for the change!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Today it is estimated that three million Popsicles are sold annually!. There are more than thirty different flavors!.
1905, 11 year old Frank Epperson left a mixture of powdered soda and water out on his porch, which contained a stir stick!. That night, temperatures in San Francisco reached record low temperature!. When he woke the next morning, he discovered that it had frozen to the stir stick, creating a fruit flavored ice treat, which he named the epsicle!. He then waited 18 years before releasing it to the public!.
1922, the ice-lollipop was introduced to the public for the first time at an Alameda amusement park, Neptune Beach
1924, Frank Epperson applied for a patent for "frozen confectionery" called the Epsicle ice pop, which he re-named the Popsicle, allegedly at the instigation of his children!. It was originally available in seven flavors and marketed as a "frozen drink on a stick!."
1925, Epperson sold the Popsicle to the Joe Lowe Company of New York!. Good Humor, a subsidiary of Unilever, now owns the rights!.
1940s, Woody Gelman created Popsicle Pete as its mascot!. He appeared in print and television advertisements, and activity books until 1995!.
In June 2006, Popsicles with "Natural Flavors and Colors" were introduced, replacing the original versions!. Company spokespeople cited customer requests for "an option without some colors and flavors to which some had allergies" as the reason for the change!.Www@FoodAQ@Com