DUM-DUM POPS

Dum Dum Pops were originated by Akron Candy Company in Bellevue, Ohio, in 1924. I.C. Bahr, the early sales manager of the company, named the ball-shaped candy on a stick and figured Dum Dum was a word any child could say. Spangler Candy purchased the Dum Dum Pop in 1953 from Akron Candy Company and moved the operation to Bryan, Ohio.

Dum Dums are made from a mixture of sugar and corn syrup. After it is cooked, it is placed in a large mixer and the color and flavor are added. After these ingredients are mixed together, the batch of candy moves through a batch roller and press which forms the head of the Dum Dum and inserts the stick.

Flavor history

• Lemon (original flavor, 1953-2001)
• Lime (original flavor, 1953-1991)
• Orange (original flavor, 1953-2001)
• Coconut-Pineapple (original flavor, 1953-1970, 2005- )
• Cherry (original flavor, 1953- )
• Grape (original flavor, 1953- )
• Butterscotch (original flavor, 1953-)
• Root Beer (1953-1961, 1968- )
• Strawberry (1954- )
• Chocolate (1955-1960, 1966-1975, 2002- )
• Banana (1960-1966, 2005- ) My absolute most favorite one!!
  
• Raspberry (1961-1968, 1975-1982)
• Black Cherry (1968-1970)
• Cream Soda (1968- )
• Pineapple (1970-2001)
• Watermelon (1982- )
• Peach (1987-2002)
• Sour Apple (1991-2001, 2001- )
• Blue Raspberry (1995- )
• Orange Cream (2001-2002)
• Fruit Punch (2001-2002)
• Buttered Popcorn (2001)
• Bubble Gum (2002- )
• Cotton Candy (2002- )
• Cherry Cola (2005- )
• Pink Lemonade (2005- )