Whistle Pops

Whistle Pops/Melody Pops
Region or state Worldwide
Main ingredients Sugar, Glucose Syrup
Food energy
(per 15g serving)
 57[1] kcal
Nutritional value
(per 15g serving)
Protein 0.0 g
Fat 0.0 g
Carbohydrate 14.1 g

Whistle Pops were a lollipop brand produced by Spangler Candy Company[2] that were designed to make a whistling sound.[3] They were produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound would emanate from the confectionery.[3]

Reintroduction

The company Chupa Chups reintroduced Whistle Pops, naming them Melody Pops, and markets them in the United States.[3] Melody Pops are marketed with a tagline stating "play real music".[4]

In the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom some pharmacies stock Melody Pops.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Melody Pops Nutrition". chupachups.co.uk.
  2. ↑ Plunkett, J.W.; Plunkett Research, Ltd (2008). Plunketts Food Industry Almanac 2008: The Only Comprehensive Guide to Food Companies and Trends. Plunkett's Food Industry Almanac. Plunketts Research. p. 503. ISBN 978-1-59392-106-4.
  3. 1 2 3 Smith, A.F. (2011). Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat: An Encyclopedia of What We Love to Eat. Fast Food and Junk Food: An Encyclopedia of what We Love to Eat. ABC-CLIO. p. 421. ISBN 978-0-313-39394-5. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Melody Pops". Chupachups.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2015.

Further reading

  • Candy and Snack Industry. Magazines for Industry, Incorporated. 1978. pp. 27, 30–31.
  • "Whistle Pops". Orlando Sentinel. May 7, 2013. Retrieved April 29, 2015. – has an image of Whistle Pops packaging
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