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