Show The Bomb Pop is a frozen confection currently manufactured by Wells Enterprises. The original flavor contains cherry, lime, and blue raspberry flavorings. As of 2015, there are nine main Bomb Pop flavors.[1] The current Bomb Pop flavors are Original, Fruit Bomb, Watermelon, Hawaiian Punch, Warheads, Jolly Rancher, Original Sugar Free, Banana Fudge, Lemonade,Tongue Splashers and Nerds.[1] History[edit]The Bomb Pop was invented by James S. Merritt and D.S. Abernethy in Kansas City Missouri on July 30, 1955.[2] In 1971 Bomb Pop was trademarked.[3] When D.S Abernethy's company Merritt Foods closed down in 1991, Wells' Dairy bought the business, including Bomb Pops.[4] In 1999, Stephen Labaton of The New York Times used bombpop.com as an example of why there needs to be new rules to protect children's privacy. Any child who wanted to win a Nintendo Game Boy had to fill out their personal information, including their address.[5] In 2003, The Walt Disney Company made a deal with Wells' Dairy to release Buzz Lightyear Bomb Pops.[6] Several competitors sell similar looking popsicles, with some litigation by a competitor in 2014, which was eventually dismissed.[7][8] Blue Bunny celebrated Bomb Pops' 50th anniversary in 2005 by starting a sweepstakes. The sweepstakes included giving a trip to Disneyland to two winners and giving 50 winners a Game Boy Advance. The 50th anniversary was also the start of National Bomb Pop Day which is celebrated on the last Thursday in June.[9] References[edit]
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Bomb Pop Flavors of cherry, lime and blue raspberry in the iconic Bomb Pop® shape. Available Sizes1.75oz 3.75oz 4.5oz 12pops
24pops Variety 1IngredientsWater, Sugar, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 1% or less of Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Blue 1, Red 40. Variety 1IngredientsWater, Sugar, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 1% or less of Citric Acid, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gel, Tara Gum, Carrageenan, Carob Bean Gum, Blue 1, Red 40. AllergensVariety 1Variety 1May contain Peanuts. Variety 1May contain Peanuts. Variety 1Variety 1Product Size Select a different product size to refresh the Nutrition Facts. Variety 1Nutrition Facts 12 servings per container Amount per serving Calories 40 Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Includes 7g Added Sugars 14%
Variety 1Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Pop (100g)
Variety 1Nutrition Facts Serving size 1 Pop (120g) Amount per serving Calories 100 Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Includes 18g Added Sugars 36%
Variety 1Nutrition Facts Serving size 3 Pops (140g)
Variety 1Nutrition Facts Serving size 3 pops (140g)
Ratings & ReviewsFan Favorite FlavorsWhat flavor is the white on a Bomb Pop?The iconic red, white and blue stack was flavored cherry, lime and blue raspberry. When Merritt Foods eventually shut down operations in 1991, Bomb Pop manufacturing was sold off to Iowa-based Wells Dairy/Wells Enterprises.
What flavor is the middle of a Bomb Pop?Bomb Pop Middles are Creamy Outside and Gooey on the Inside
While the Chocolate Creme Sandwich is cookie-like and can be eaten on a stick, the S'mores variety combines a gooey marshmallow center and ice creamy graham cracker frozen dessert.
What is in a Bomb Pop?Water, Sugar, Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains 1% or less of Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Guar Gum, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Blue 1, Red 40.
Why is it called a Bomb Pop?It seems almost poetic that amidst the threat of nuclear warfare, Abernethy and Merritt came up with a frozen treat to cool down temperaments all over the nation. The pop was shaped like a bomb with six fins, hence the name Bomb Pop, and its color scheme reflected the patriotic zeitgeist of America during the Cold War.
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