Freezie facts for kids
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Top: A blue raspberry flavored freezie from the United States
Bottom: Home-made pineapple and chocolate-flavored ice candy from the Philippines |
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| Alternative names | Freeze pop, freezer pop, ice pole, icy pole, sip up, ice candy |
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| Type | Frozen dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Water, flavouring (such as fruit juices) |
A freezie is a fun, frozen treat that's a lot like an ice pop. It's made by freezing flavored liquid, like sugar water or fruit juice, inside a plastic tube. These tubes can be round or flat.
Unlike popsicles, freezies come in their own plastic sleeves. This means you don't need to keep them in the fridge before they are frozen. They also don't have to be as hard as a popsicle. Sometimes, they can be a bit softer, like a slushie. Freezies come in many yummy flavors, such as cherry, orange, lemon-lime, and grape.
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What are Freezies Called Around the World?
Freezies have many different names depending on where you are! In Canada, people usually call them "freezies."
Regional Names for Freezies
- In the United States, you might hear them called freeze pops or freezer pops.
- In the United Kingdom, they are often known as ice poles or ice pops.
- Australians call them icy poles.
- In India, they are known as sip ups or Pepsi ice.
- The Philippines calls them ice candy.
Brand Names as Common Terms
Sometimes, a popular brand name becomes the common word for a product. This is called a generic trademark.
- In the United States, people might say Otter Pops, Fla-Vor-Ice, or Pop-Ice.
- In Australia, Zooper Dooper is a very well-known brand.
- In the United Kingdom and Canada, Mr. Freeze is a popular name.
The History of Freezies
Freezies have been around for many years, bringing cool treats to kids everywhere.
Early Freezie Brands in the United States
The first brand to bring freezies to the United States was Pop-Ice. This company was bought by Jel Sert in 1963. A few years later, in 1969, Jel Sert launched its own freezie brand called Fla-Vor-Ice. Fla-Vor-Ice quickly became very popular and was Jel Sert's best-selling product.
In the 1970s, Otter Pops started and became very big on the west coast of the United States. In 1996, Jel Sert bought Otter Pops too. This made Jel Sert the biggest supplier of freezies in the United States.
Freezies in Canada
In Canada, the company Kisko has been making freezies under the Mr. Freeze brand since 1977. They started making them in the Toronto area after moving their business from Kingston, Jamaica.
Popular Freezie Brands
The freezie market has many popular brands, but most of them are well-known only in certain regions. No single brand is famous all over the world.
Well-Known Freezie Brands by Region
- In the United States, top brands include Fla-Vor-Ice, Otter Pops, and Pop-Ice. All three are made by Jel Sert.
- In Canada, Mr. Freeze, made by Kisko, is a very popular choice.
- Australians love Zooper Dooper.
- In Mexico, you might find Bon Ice.
- Calippo is popular in the British Isles and Australasia.
- In Italy, Polaretti is a well-known brand.
See also
In Spanish: Hielito para niños
