Unicorn Frappuccino facts for kids
The Unicorn Frappuccino was a special, colorful drink made by Starbucks. It became very popular for a short time in April 2017. People loved its bright colors and how it seemed to change flavor.
What Was the Unicorn Frappuccino?
This drink was a limited-time offer, meaning it was only available for a few days. It was sold from April 19 to April 25, 2017. It quickly became a big hit on social media because of its unique look.
What Was Inside?
The Unicorn Frappuccino was made with several ingredients. These included ice, milk, and a special crème Frappuccino syrup. It also had mango syrup for flavor.
To get its famous colors, it used pink powder and sour blue powder. A blue drizzle was added on top for extra color and taste.
A Sweet Debate
The Unicorn Frappuccino was very sweet. A large 24-ounce size had 500 calories and 76 grams of sugar. This amount of sugar was a concern for some health experts.
For example, the Stratford Health Department pointed out the high sugar content. The American Heart Association suggests that women should have about 0.88 ounces (25 g) of sugar daily. For men, they recommend about 1.3 ounces (36 g) of sugar per day. The Unicorn Frappuccino had much more sugar than these daily limits.
Why Was It Popular?
Many people saw the Unicorn Frappuccino as part of a bigger trend. In 2017, there was a huge interest in unicorns. This included bright colors and magical themes.
The drink's "vibrantly hued, flavor-shifting, color-changing" look made it perfect for social media. People loved to take pictures and share them online. This helped the drink become a viral sensation very quickly.
