Chupa Chups (History, Ingredients, Flavors, Commercials)

No candy is more associated with our childhood memories than lollipops, right? But do you know what distinguishes regular lollipops from Chupa Chups?

Chupa Chups is a popular lollipop confectionery brand that has been popular worldwide for decades. During all those years, the candy turned into a real classic, one that has a bit of nostalgic and symbolic meaning. 

Chupa Chups is a Spanish lollipop and confectionery brand that is sold in over 150 countries worldwide. It’s hard to find a person who does not enjoy sucking on a hard, fruit-flavored candy stick, and even harder to find a person who has never tasted even one flavor of Chupa Chups.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, this popular lollipop has never left the shelves of stores. What’s more, they’re mostly placed right in the front so that everyone can easily see and grab them on their way out.

Let’s explore the origins of this delicious lollipop, find out interesting facts about Chupa Chups, and see which are the most popular flavors of this candy.

The Origin of Chupa Chups

Enric Bernat is the man we should thank for inventing Chupa Chups. In the early 1950s, as a worker in an apple jam factory, he came up with the idea of making lollipops. In 1958, he took over the company and changed its name to Chupa Chups. 

The Chupa Chups brand name comes from the Spanish verb “chupar,” meaning “to suck.” That’s how he started manufacturing simple candies on a stick, but then he didn’t know that he was creating something special for humanity, something that everyone would remember even after all those years.

The inspiration for the candy-on-the-stick idea was his hands getting sticky from sweets in the factory he worked at. Most of the time, kids run into trouble because their hands are covered in melted sweets. Chupa Chups was a type of candy designed for kids to easily enjoy without any trouble. Chupa Chups was also placed near the cash register where kids could grab them.

At the beginning of the 20th century, candy was extremely famous and spread around the world. Finally, in July 2006, the company as a whole was acquired by the Italian group Perfetti Van Melle.

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Interesting Facts About Chupa Chups

There are things that we have always wondered about Chupa Chups, and the time has come to uncover all the hidden secrets about the candy! Here are some interesting facts you might wonder about!

Logo 

Have you ever wondered how famous candy logos were created? Surprisingly, the Chupa Chups logo was designed in 1969 by the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dalí. Do you remember Dali’s painting, “Melting Clocks”? Well, the design of the new Chupa Chups logo couldn’t be any less famous. The result became instantly recognizable and everyone loved it! It was also his idea for the logo to be placed on top of the lolly instead of the side so that it could always be seen.

Wrapper

Most of the time, while we want to enjoy Chupa Chups, we struggle to open them. They are super hard to open, and it’s on purpose! The candy has two layers of wrappers that are twisted together and sealed at the bottom with heat. This helps the candy to be well-preserved and keeps it in the condition it left the factory. So, it’s for our good and the result is worth the struggle to open.

Marketing of Chupa Chups

In terms of marketing, Chupa Chups is mainly targeted at kids; the product is strongly associated with youth, and it is wholly based on the idea that the brand keeps the fun of childhood going forever. It also has strong symbolic and nostalgic meanings that strongly benefit its marketing.

The first marketing campaign of Chupa Chups was the logo with the slogan “És rodó I dura molt, Chupa Chups,” which translates from Catalan as “It’s round and long-lasting.” Later in the 1980s, they started to associate the brand with anti-smoking campaigns that turned out to be very effective. In those times, they even had a slogan, “Smoke Chupa Chups.” It was targeted at attracting adult customers who wanted to give up smoking. 

Why Are Chupa Chups Sticks Hollow?

There is a question about Chupa Chups that has been living in our minds for all those years: “Why are lollipop sticks hollow?” There are two main reasons why!

First of all, it has to do with keeping the candy stable. Candy manufacturers melt candy into it. This way, the lollipop stays attached to the stick and protects it from falling off of it. The second reason is for safety. If kids or adults accidentally swallow the stick, the hole will allow a little air to get through. In addition, those sticks are recyclable, and they’re made of polypropylene.

Is Chupa Chups Healthy?

As mentioned, Chupa Chups candy is a good way to give up smoking, but even though the candy doesn’t contain any dangerous ingredients, it’s primarily made from sugar and flavorings. This means that Chupa Chups may still be a danger to people who watch out for sugar and should be consumed sparingly when watching your weight.

The Flavors You Must Try

Chupa Chups is one of the most popular candy brands that produce the most delicious lollipop flavors. Not all flavors are equally famous, but some of them are classics! Here are some of the incredible tastes you should try:

Strawberry Cream

This is the flavor you can never get enough of! The combination of strawberry and cream is just magic, so many people say that Chupa Chups strawberry cream flavor is the best lolly ever created!

Cola

This is nothing short of strawberry cream! The balance of the tastes is just perfect! Can you imagine Coca Cola flavored sweat but pinned on a stick? The cola flavor is just like Coca-Cola in real life (well, instead of drinking it, you lick it)! It is sweet, delicious, and refreshing. So, if you are a cola lover (who isn’t really? ), then grab this lolly as soon as possible!

Vanilla Chocolate

The flavor just melts in your mouth, and you wish you could stop the moment! Some people say it is the best flavor Chupa Chups has created, but try one and decide for yourself. Either way, you won’t regret it!

Watermelon

Let’s not argue that watermelon is everyone’s favorite summer fruit, but what about other seasons of the year? Once you miss the taste of summer, don’t forget that watermelon-flavored Chupa Chups exist! The flavor isn’t as sweet as others, so when you get tired of too much sweetness, our watermelon lolly is waiting for you to taste it!

Raspberry

This flavor is also very nice, but let’s be clear, it’s not as brilliant as the other flavors already mentioned. When you take the wrapper off, you’ll be amazed at the pretty color of the candy! If you aren’t a big fan of strawberries, then it may be a better option for you. The candy is very refreshing and has a very enjoyable taste.

Grape

What if you’re looking for a lollipop that isn’t too sweet? Then you should definitely try the grape flavor! The grape Chupa Chups will leave a pleasant taste in your mouth. For fans of fruit-flavored candies or just grapes, the Grape Flavor Chupa Chups is just perfect. Don’t forget to grab some for your friends, too!

Apple

This universal fruit deserves to be farmed by many Chupa Chups lovers. If you want lolly pop but are not sure which one to get, just grab the apple flavor. Well, if it turns out, you are lucky since you can’t see them too often at regular stores. Why? Because the apple gives you a burst of flavor that just makes you want another one!

Orange

For fruit lovers, this is an unmissable flavor! The real orange taste is sensitively balanced in the candy. Trust us, oranges are very yummy; they taste like real oranges! You won’t get tired of licking orange-flavored lollipops for the whole day!

Banana and Chocolate

This flavor isn’t as famous as others but still has many followers since it is so creamy, so delicious, and not as widely spread as others, so this flavor has loyal customers who never betray the taste. Well, chances are you can’t find banana and chocolate flavors at your local stores but don’t lose hope and get it online with a bunch of other flavors mixed in.

Ingredients

• Sugar
• Glucose syrup
• Fruit puree from concentrate (apple, cherry, raspberry, pineapple, lime, lemon, strawberry, peach, banana, orange, blueberry, blackberry, mango, watermelon, kiwi) (3%)
• Acids (lactic acid, malic acid, citric acid)
• Flavouring
• Colour (beetroot red)

Nutrition

Serving Size:	1 lollipop (6g)	% Daily Value*
Amount Per Serving
Calories	25
Total Fat	0g	0%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Trans Fat	0g
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	10mg	0%
Total Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0g	0%
Sugars	5g
Includes Added Sugars	5g	10%
Protein	0g
Vitamin D	0mcg	0%
Calcium	0mg	0%
Iron	0mg	0%
Potassium	0mg	0%

• The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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Bottom Line

We should all agree that Chupa Chups is the most iconic candy of all time. It is nostalgic, has a strong symbolic meaning, helps you get away with bad habits, and at the same time gives you the taste of various flavors.

It may not be the most popular candy in the grocery store checkout right now, but the Chupa Chups is a candy classic, and even after so many years, they don’t lose their fame. And what’s more, Chupa Chups always has a stronghold on the shelves and cash registers.