Types of Lollipops

For over a century, lollipops have been a sweet treat, inspiring creativity of vast proportions. In 2002, the world's largest lollipop was created and it was as tall as a giraffe and weighed 4,031 lbs., according to the National Confectioners Association. In addition to enormous varieties, there are a number of types of lollipops.

Salmiakki

Popular in Finland, Norway, Germany and the Netherlands, Salmiakki lollipops taste like a salty licorice.

Dum Dums

Dum Dums are spherical lollipops in a paper wrapper produced by the Spangler company. Dum Dums first appeared on the market in 1924, and a billion of the lollipops are produced each year, according to Encyclopedia.com.

Tootsie Pops

Tootsie Pops are lollipops that contain a chocolate candy center and have been made since 1931. The company that manufactures Tootsie Pops, Tootsie Roll Industries, is the largest manufacturer of lollipops in the world, producing 16 million Tootsie Pops each day.

Sugarfree

A variety of lollipops are made with sugar substitutes or fruit juices and are appropriate for diabetics and the health conscious.

Saf-T Pops

Also made by Spangler, Saf-T Pops are made for smaller children and have wide heads and a ring shaped paper holder rather than a stick. These lollipops are made to prevent choking.

References

• Saf-T Pops
• Encyclopedia.com
• National Confectioners Association