The original Popsicle was invented by accident in 1905 by an 11-year-old Frank Epperson. He had left a glass of powdered fruit soda and water on his porch overnight. It froze, and the next morning he discovered the world’s first popsicle.
Popular Flavors and Variations
Popsicles are packaged in varieties like Original, Light, Tropical, and Sport. Popular colors and flavors include:
- Green (lemon-lime)
- Purple (grape)
- Pink (tropical punch)
- Orange (orange)
- Blue (berry punch)
- Red (strawberry)
The red, white and blue Popsicle known as a "rocket pop" has flavors like cherry, lemon, and blue raspberry.
Storage and Size
If stored properly at 0°F, unopened Popsicles can stay safe indefinitely in the freezer. The traditional twin Popsicle on one stick was priced at five cents during the Depression so it could be shared by two children. The average width of a Popsicle stick is 0.25 inches.
Contemporary Flavors and Form Factors
Over time, Popsicle flavors have expanded to include indulgent flavors like chocolate, birthday cake, and dessert-inspired varieties such as avocado coconut. For babies and toddlers, pure fruit popsicles tend to be best, aided by special molds with holes for the sticks to help little hands grip them.
The pink Popsicle flavor is tropical punch.