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
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| Revised Romanization | Merona |
| McCune–Reischauer | Merona |
Melona (Hangul: 메로나) is a super popular frozen treat from South Korea. It's like a creamy ice pop or an ice cream bar. Even though its name sounds like "melon," it comes in many yummy fruit flavors! It's made by a company called Binggrae Co. Ltd.
The Story of Melona's Popularity
Melona first came out in 1992. Right away, it became a huge hit! In its very first year, it sold about 21 billion South Korean won worth of bars. That's a lot of money, around 18 million United States dollars!
Where to Find Melona
You can easily find Melona in convenience stores all over South Korea. It's one of the most popular snacks there.
But Melona isn't just in Korea anymore! You can now find these tasty ice pops in many countries around the world. This includes places like the United States, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, and many more. Look for them in Asian grocery stores or even big supermarkets like Costco.
Delicious Melona Flavors
Even though Melona is famous for its melon flavor, it comes in many other exciting tastes. There's a flavor for almost everyone!
- Honeydew melon (the classic!)
- Banana
- Mango
- Strawberry
- Coconut
- Purple Yam
- Pistachio
See also
