Fruit Gushers facts for kids
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Fruit Gushers (2017)
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| Alternative names | Gushers |
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| Type | Fruit snack |
| Created by | Betty Crocker |
| Invented | 1991 |
| 90 kcal (377 kJ) | |
Fruit Gushers (often just called Gushers) are a fun and chewy fruit snack made by Betty Crocker. They were first introduced in 1991. What makes them special is their soft outside and a burst of fruity juice inside!
The Story of Gushers
Fruit Gushers first appeared in 1991. They were created by Betty Crocker as a new kind of fruit snack. When they first came out, a box of Gushers cost about $2.19.
Each box had six small pouches. Inside each pouch, there were nine individual Gushers pieces. Each pouch gave you about 90 calories of energy.
What Are Gushers Made Of?
Strawberry-flavored Fruit Gushers are made from things like pear concentrate, sugar, and corn syrup. They also contain grape juice concentrate and modified corn starch.
These snacks were designed for kids. They were shaped like acorns and had a soft, chewy outside. The exciting part was the liquid fruit juice inside! The first flavors were "Strawberry Splash" and "Gushin' Grape."
In 2003, one small package of Fruit Gushers (about 0.9 ounces) had 90 calories. It also contained about 1 gram of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. By 2018, a 28-gram serving of Strawberry Gushers had 9 grams of sugar and one gram of fat.
Different Kinds of Gushers
Betty Crocker likes to keep things exciting! In early 2020, they launched a new type called "Galactic Fruit Gushers." These had cool space-themed flavors.
The flavors included "Asteroid Apple" and "Berry Star Cluster." There was also a special "Unidentified Flavored Object" mystery flavor! This mystery flavor was part of a contest. Kids could guess what the flavor was.
If you guessed correctly, you could win prizes! These prizes included things like sweatshirts, hats, blankets, and PopSockets. Galactic Fruit Gushers were sold online through Walmart.com.
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