Ice lolly facts for kids
A green ice lolly
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| Alternative names | Popsicle, freezer pop, ice pop, ice lolly, lolly ice, ice block, icy pole, chihiro |
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| Type | Frozen dessert |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Created by | Frank Epperson |
| Main ingredients | Water, flavoring (such as fruit juices) |
| 200 kcal (837 kJ) | |
An ice lolly is a cool, frozen snack. It is made by freezing flavored liquid, like fruit juice, around a stick. This stick helps you hold the treat easily. Often, these yummy snacks have bright, fun colors added to them.
Sometimes, an ice lolly doesn't have a stick. These are known by other names, like a freezie.
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The Story of Ice Lollies
The idea of "frozen ice on a stick" became popular thanks to Frank Epperson. He was from Oakland, California. Frank got a patent for his invention in 1923. He first called his creation the "Epsicle."
A few years later, Frank sold the rights to his invention. He also sold the Popsicle brand name. He sold them to the Joe Lowe Company in New York City.
Frank Epperson said he first made an ice lolly way back in 1905. He was only 11 years old then! He accidentally left a glass of powdered soda and water outside on a cold night. It had a mixing stick in it. The next morning, it was frozen solid! This fun story is still printed on some treat boxes today.
Different Names for Ice Lollies
In the United States and Canada, people often call these frozen treats "popsicles." This is because the Popsicle brand was very popular early on. The word "popsicle" has become a common way to say "ice lolly," no matter the brand. The word "popsicle" is a mix of "pop" and "icicle." People in the U.S. also say "ice pop" or "freezer pop."
Around the world, there are many different names! In the Caicos Islands, it's called an "ice saver." In the United Kingdom and Ireland, they use "ice lolly" or "ice pop." In the Cayman Islands, a slang term is "chihiro," which comes from "chill." In different parts of Australia, you might hear "ice block" or "icy pole." And in New Zealand, they call it an "ice block."
Making Ice Lollies at Home
You don't always have to buy ice lollies from a store. You can easily make them at home! You can use fruit juice, drink mixes, or any other drink that can freeze.
A simple way to make them is to use ice cube trays and toothpicks. But you can also buy special molds made just for freezing ice lollies. It's a fun and tasty activity!
The World's Biggest Ice Lolly Attempt
On June 22, 2005, a company called Snapple tried to set a new world record. They wanted to make the biggest ice lolly ever! The current record was a 21-foot-long ice pop from 1997.
Snapple tried to make a giant 25-foot ice pop in New York City. They brought 17.5 short tons of frozen juice in a special freezer truck. But the huge ice pop melted much faster than they thought! This meant they couldn't set a new record. People watching had to move to higher ground as firefighters sprayed water to wash away the melted juice.
Images for kids
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A paletero (ice lolly seller) in Denver, Colorado
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An ice pop made using a mold
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See also
In Spanish: Paleta (helado) para niños
