Bosco Chocolate Syrup facts for kids
Bosco Chocolate Syrup is a popular brand of chocolate syrup. It was first made in 1928. The company, Bosco Products, Inc., is located in Towaco, New Jersey. Bosco products are sold in many places, including the United States and Europe.
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The Story of Bosco
How Bosco Began
Bosco Chocolate Syrup was created in 1928 in Camden, New Jersey. A doctor, whose name is not known, is believed to have invented it. A company called William S. Scull Company bought the right to make Bosco in 1931. This company also made a famous coffee called Boscul Coffee. The name "Bosco" likely came from "Boscul."
Later, in the 1950s, a company called Corn Products Company took over the Bosco brand. Bosco Products, Inc. became part of this larger company in 1985. The name "Bosco" comes from an old Greek word, bóskō, which means "I nourish."
Bosco on TV
In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Bosco Chocolate Syrup was advertised a lot. It was often shown on children's TV shows. One popular show was The Popeye Club, which featured Popeye cartoons. Many of these TV ads had a catchy song that said, I love Bosco.
Bosco in Art
A modern artist named Vik Muniz is known for making art from unusual materials. He once recreated famous artworks, like The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, using only Bosco Chocolate Syrup. In 2007, one of his Bosco portraits sold for $110,000.
How Bosco is Made
Making the Syrup
In the past, Bosco was made by adding large amounts of ingredients into big stainless steel cooking pots. Smaller ingredients and flavors were mixed in separately. The syrup was then heated to make sure it was uniform and safe. After that, it was cooled down and put into bottles. Computers helped to measure and control the temperatures. Ingredients like malt extract and vanilla were mixed with cocoa powder to give Bosco its special taste.
However, as of 2020, the way Bosco is made has changed. The recipe no longer includes malt extract or vanilla. This has changed the flavor and how thick the syrup is.
Packaging and Flavors
Bosco used to be sold in glass jars. Now, you can find it in plastic squeeze bottles, which are easier to use.
As of 2015, Bosco comes in several flavors. Besides the original chocolate, you can find strawberry, sea salt caramel, and fudge brownie. There is also a sugar-free option. Around 2012, mocha flavor was added, replacing a berry blue flavor.
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