Blue Heaven (flavour) facts for kids

Blue Heaven is a special flavour often used in milkshakes and as a topping. It is mostly found in Australia. This fun flavour is bright blue and tastes like a mix of sweet vanilla and tangy raspberry.

You might also find Blue Heaven as a limited edition chocolate-coated ice cream from a company called Bulla in Australia. They started selling it in July 2018.

What is Blue Heaven Flavour?

Blue Heaven is known for its unique blue colour and its yummy taste. It combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla with the fruity zing of raspberry. This makes it a popular choice for milkshakes, especially for kids and teens.

It's not just for milkshakes! You can also find Blue Heaven as a sauce or topping. People use it on ice cream, pancakes, or other desserts to add a colourful and tasty twist.

Where Does Blue Heaven Come From?

The exact beginning of the Blue Heaven flavour is a bit of a mystery. No one is completely sure when or how it first started. However, we do know some interesting facts about its history.

The Blue Colour

The bright blue colour in Blue Heaven is officially called Brilliant Blue FCF. This special blue dye was first made way back in 1929. It's a common food colouring used in many products around the world.

Possible Name Origins

There are a few ideas about where the name "Blue Heaven" might have come from:

• A Song from 1928: Some people think the name came from a popular song called My Blue Heaven. This song was released in 1928, which is around the same time the blue food colour was created. However, there isn't much proof that the milkshake was widely available then.
• A Movie from 1950: Another idea is that the flavour appeared after the 1950 movie My Blue Heaven. This film starred a famous actress named Betty Grable. It's possible the flavour became popular sometime after the movie came out.

Even though its exact origin is unclear, Blue Heaven remains a beloved and distinctive flavour in Australia.

Images for kids

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  Blue Heaven in a milkshake