Tootsie Pops

Random Trivia: Where did the name “Tootsie” come from? (Answer at the bottom)

So…how many licks does it take to get to the center of the Tootsie Pop? The world has been asking that question since 1931, the year Leo Hirschfield gave us all this beautiful treat of Tootsie Roll Pops. Tootsie Pops were the first lollipop to offer something special, in this case a yummy Tootsie Roll, in its center. The original Tootsie Pop five flavors are Chocolate, Cherry, Orange, Grape and Raspberry.

To keep us all on our toes Tootsie randomly inserts a sixth flavor into the mix, rotating Green Apple, Pomegranate and the most elusive, but everyone’s favorite, Banana. You couldn’t even begin to imagine how many phone calls and emails we get from people wanting to get their hands on the elusive Banana Pop; it’s the most coveted flavor of them all! Unfortunately Tootsie only produces them once in a blue moon.

Beyond the sixth flavor, Tootsie also has given us all five new tasty wild berry flavors: Cherry Berry, Black Berry, Apple Berry, Blue Berry and Mango Berry! Sometimes we all want to take a walk on the wild side, and now we can take our favorite Tootsie Pops with us!

The story only gets better because new flavors keep coming, including Strawberry Vanilla and Blue Raspberry! Also, there are now miniature versions of the original five flavors, they’re so cute! Tootsie Pops are even more popular with today’s health conscious consumers because they are fat free and only 60 calories/pop. No need to feel guilty treating yourself to a Tootsie Pop or two.

Answer: Leo Hirshfield named the company after his daughter Clara “Tootsie” Hirshfield.