Background
Otter Pops were introduced by National Pax in 1970, to rival Jel Sert's similar product, Fla-Vor-Ice. In 1996, Jel Sert acquired the rights to Otter Pops, as well. During the 2000s, Jel Sert modified the recipe for Otter Pops to add more fruit juice. The new formula equates to three grams of sugar and 15 calories in each one-ounce serving. The current Otter Pops contain 40 calories per 2 oz. serving. (1 pop) The company's manufacturing facilities are located in West Chicago, Illinois. Otter Pops come in 6 flavors, each named after a different character:
- Blue (blue raspberry) - Louie-Bloo Raspberry
- Pink (tropical punch) - Poncho Punch (replaced Rip Van Lemon)
- Yellow (lemon) - Rip Van Lemon (discontinued in the late 1970s)
- Green (lemon-lime) - Sir Isaac Lime
- Red (strawberry) - Strawberry Short Kook
- Purple (grape) - Alexander the Grape
- Orange (orange) - Little Orphan Orange
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