Melona facts for kids
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| Type | Ice milk |
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| Place of origin | South Korea |
| Region or state | Asia |
| Invented | 1992 |
Melona (Hangul: 메로나) is a super popular frozen treat from South Korea! It's like a creamy ice pop, and it's made by a company called Binggrae. Even though it's called "Melona," which sounds like "melon," it comes in lots of yummy fruit flavors. You can find melon, banana, strawberry, mango, and even purple yam! Each Melona bar is about 80 ml (2.7 fl oz) and has 130 calories.
The Story of Melona
Melona first came out in 1992. It was an instant hit! In its very first year, it earned about 18 million US dollars in sales. That's a lot of ice pops!
You can usually find Melona in convenience stores across South Korea. It was so popular that in 2007, it was one of the top-selling items at a big store chain called Family Mart.
Where Can You Find Melona?
Melona isn't just in South Korea anymore. It's become popular all over the world! You can find it in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, and even the United Kingdom.
Often, you'll spot Melona in Asian markets or Korean stores. But it's also sold in bigger supermarkets like Costco, making it easy for more people to try this delicious treat!
What Flavors Can You Find?
While the original flavor is honeydew melon, Melona comes in many exciting fruit flavors. Here are some of the most popular ones:
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