Whistle Pops

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Whistle Pops/Melody Pops
Melody Pop Unwrapped with Sheet Music.jpg
An unwrapped Melody Pop
Region or stateWorldwide
Main ingredientsSugar, Glucose Syrup
Food energy
(per 15g serving)
57 [1]   kcal (240  kJ)
Nutritional value
(per 15g serving)
Protein 0.0  g
Fat 0.0  g
Carbohydrate 14.1  g

Whistle Pops (called Melody Pops in some countries) are a lollipop brand formerly produced by Spangler Candy Company, [2] now produced by Chupa Chups, starting in the 1970s that are designed to make a whistling sound. [3] They are produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound emanates from the confectionery. [3]

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Reintroduction

After their being discontinued for a few years, candy company Chupa Chups reintroduced Whistle Pops, renaming them Melody Pops, and began marketing them in the United States. [3] Melody Pops are marketed with a tagline stating "play real music". [4] The Melody Pop's handle contains a slide whistle-like plunger. Each lollipop's inner wrapper has sheet music printed on it. Each note is numbered, so the whistler can change the notes they play by sliding the plunger up and down to the different numbers engraved on the plunger.

A wrapped Melody Pop with its plunger completely retracted. Melody Pop Wrapped.jpg
A wrapped Melody Pop with its plunger completely retracted.
A Melody Pop with its plunger completely extended. Melody Pop Wrapped with Slide Extended.jpg
A Melody Pop with its plunger completely extended.
The numbers printed on the whistle's plunger. Melody Pop Slide Zoom-In.jpg
The numbers printed on the whistle's plunger.

In the United Kingdom

In the United Kingdom (UK) some pharmacies stock Whistle 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. ABC-CLIO. p. 421. ISBN   978-0-313-39394-5 . Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Melody Pops". Chupachups.com.au. Retrieved 29 April 2015.

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