| Type | Confectionery |
|---|---|
| Owner | Tootsie Roll Industries |
| Introduced | 1970s |
| Previous owners | Charms |
Charms Blow Pops are lollipops with bubble gum centers surrounded by a hard candy shell. The candy was popularized by The Charms Company, which was acquired by Tootsie Roll Industries in 1988.[1] Invention of the candy is attributed to Thomas Tate Tidwell in 1966, with the patent issued in November 1969.[2] The candy was originally manufactured by the Triple T Candy Company (Atlanta, Georgia) and sold under the brand name "Triple Treat." The new brand name, "Charms Blow Pops," was introduced in 1973.[3]
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Blow Pops are sold individually or in bags. Single pops are available in .65-ounce or 1.35-ounce (Super Blow Pop) sizes.[4] There are five original flavors, five contemporary flavors, and a line of "Way 2 Sour Super Blow Pops." Flavors include:[4]
Charms Blow Pops are nut-free, gluten-free, and peanut-free. However, they may contain soy or milk products. A single .65-oz Blow Pop contains 60 calories, 0g fat, 17g carbohydrates and 13g sugars.[5]
Tootsie expanded the Blow Pop line in 2006 with the introduction of Blow Pop Minis - a bite-sized version of the lollipop without the stick. Minis come in the four leading Charms flavors: Watermelon, Blue Razz, Cherry, and Sour Apple. They are available in single-serving (2-ounce) or resealable (3.5-ounce) pouches. Snack-sized pouches are also sold in bags seasonally.[4]
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