Blue moon (ice cream) facts for kids
Blue Moon is a super cool ice cream flavor! It's famous for its bright blue color. You can mostly find it in the Upper Midwest part of the United States. This yummy ice cream first came from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Some people say it tastes like marshmallows, and it's often described as "Smurf-blue." Sometimes, Blue Moon is even part of another fun ice cream called Superman ice cream.
Where Can You Find Blue Moon?
Blue Moon ice cream is most popular in the Midwest. You'll find it a lot in states like Wisconsin. It's not as common in other parts of the U.S. However, some ice cream shops like Kilwins offer this unique flavor in different states too.
Blue Moon Around the World
Did you know similar blue ice cream flavors exist in other countries?
- In Italy and Malta, it's called "puffo." This word means "Smurf" in Italian.
- In Germany, you might see it as "Schlumpf" (also "Smurf") or "Engelblau" ("angel blue").
- France has a version called "schtroumpf" (another word for "Smurf").
- In Slovenia, it's known as "modro nebo" ("blue sky").
- Argentina calls it "crema del cielo" ("sky cream").
- In Poland, this blue ice cream is called "smerfowe" ("Smurf-like"). It often tastes like bubble gum there!
What Makes Blue Moon Special?
The exact taste and color of Blue Moon can be a bit different depending on where you try it. Many fans of a certain Blue Moon flavor will say their version is the "real" or "original" one.
Some companies that make Blue Moon ice cream keep their ingredients a secret. This adds to the mystery and fun of this unique blue treat!
