It was in 1979 that Zeta Espacial SA a company based in Barclona, Spain first manufactured, exported and sold 'Pop-Rocks'.
Children flocked to buy this new popping candy as word spread about the
exciting new sweet that 'exploded' in the mouth. 'Pop-Rocks' were the
'in thing’! Stores were selling out of 'Pop-Rocks' as fast as they
could get them.
'Pop-Rocks' are made when the ingredients are heated to a high
temperature so that gases form. These gases are then released as a
‘pop’ when it melts in the mouth. This causes a small explosion - a
simple recipe but a clever one!
As interest in 'Pop-Rocks' grew, speculation about its unique
properties became a fundamental part of childhood folklore. Those who
dared to have Pop-Rocks and cola at the same time soon discovered the
myth to be untrue, but many still dared each other to try. S strong was
the myth that Pop-Rocks event featured in the American film ' Urban Legend’.
T-Shirts were spotted baring the 'Pop Rock' Logo. A cereal company
released a limited edition 'Power Puff Girls' breakfast cereal with the
extra punch of 'Pop-Rocks'. Chocolate bars have also been produced with
added ‘pop’.
Today 'Pop-Rocks' are back
with a bang, seeing a revival, as a new generation of children
experiencing the fun sharing it with friends and watching the look on
their faces as the candy pops and fizzes in their mouths. They are once
again the talk of the playground and the 'in sweet' to have, a fitting
way to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the launch of Zeta Espacial SA
Pop-Rocks.
