National Blueberry Popsicle Day

National Blueberry Popsicle Day is a bright, delicious holiday dedicated to a dessert loved by millions. This wonderful summer treat is made by freezing the juice. In this a lollipop, all the vitamins that are in blueberries are preserved, and the taste is refreshing.

History

The dessert has many names – popsicles, ice pop, or ice candy. But since the 1920s in America, a common name has been used – popsicle. The term popsicle symbolizes the popularity of the treat. The inventor of the treat is Frank Epperson. At the age of 11, he accidentally left a fruit drink outside in the winter. As a result, it was frozen in the morning. This happened in 1905; since then, the popsicle’s fame has spread rapidly around the world. Frank turned to Joe Lowe and began selling his delicacy. We can all agree, this was a good idea.

Interesting Facts

• The boy called his invention epsicle, and it was called this for almost 20 years, then changed to popsicle.
• In 1989, Unilever bought the Joe Lowe company and new flavors appeared. Cherry became the most popular.
• This iced treat is not only sweet but also nutritious – just a handful of blueberries contains about 10% of the required daily intake of vitamin C.
• The energy value of a popsicle is only 44 calories.
• Mankind has been eating blueberries for 13,000 years.
• One blueberry bush produces about 6 pounds of berries per year.

How to take part

The first thing you can do is enjoy the blueberry popsicle flavor. Organize a party with this cold treat and don’t forget the drinks. We recommend you prepare the dessert yourself, so you can add any items, such as nuts, other berries. Share your culinary successes on social networks.

When is National Blueberry Popsicle Day celebrated in 2023?

National Blueberry Popsicle Day is observed on September 2 each year.

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