Whistle Pops (or called Melody Pops in some countries) were a
lollipop brand produced by
Spangler Candy Company starting in the 1970's that were designed to make a
whistling sound.
They were produced with a hole in them, and when blown into, a whistling sound would emanate from the
confectionery
Confectionery is the art of making confections, which are food items that are rich in sugar and carbohydrates. Exact definitions are difficult. In general, however, confectionery is divided into two broad and somewhat overlapping categories ...
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Reintroduction
After being discontinued for a few years, the company
Chupa Chups reintroduced Whistle Pops, naming them Melody Pops, and markets them in the United States.
Melody Pops are marketed with a
tagline stating "play real music".
In the United Kingdom
In the
United Kingdom (UK) some
pharmacies stock Whistle Pops.
See also
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List of candies
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List of confectionery brands
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Ring Pop
Ring Pop is a brand of fruit flavored lollipops manufactured by the Bazooka Companies. They are in the form of a wearable plastic ring with a large hard candy "jewel" and come in an assortment of flavors and colors. In 2022, it is currently owned ...
References
Further reading
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* {{cite web , title=Whistle Pops , website=
Orlando Sentinel , date=May 7, 2013 , url=http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-foods-we-miss-pictures-053-photo.html , access-date=April 29, 2015 – has an image of Whistle Pops packaging
External links
Melody Pops official website
Brand name confectionery
Lollipops