Once You Pop, You Just Can’t Stop
We’re back from our Heritage Day long weekend. Our apologies to our American and overseas friends who were looking for us yesterday. It was a long weekend here and we didn’t think to check if everyone else had one too.
The Opinionated Parents have been trying out Pop’rs, the newest way to get your kids to eat…anything!
Pop’rs come in one ounce shaker jars and are available in eight flavours and are incredibly versatile in their uses. Imagine the Pop Rocks of your youth with a variety of flavours and vitamins added. Some need to be added to food to taste good. Others, like the red Color Burst, taste exactly like Pop Rocks and if you’re anything like me your kids won’t get any and your tongue will be blue for a few hours. (Yes blue. I was confused too…)
Check out their blog for more information, and read on for our writers’ opinions and a reader
giveaway.
With seven children I have faced more picky eaters than I would have ever liked to have seen. Normally, if you can just get them to TASTE the food you know they will like it, but getting that bite into their little clamped-shut mouths is nearly impossible. Until now!
Pop’rs are just the trick to get those mouths pried open and show those little ones that food DOES taste good. Pop’rs are like the candy Pop Rocks, they explode on your tongue. With 8 choices to choose from, any food can become a tasty, fun treat for your child. I was so happy to see great flavors for the adult child, too, such as Buffalo flavoring, which is amazing on pork.
Butter flavoring on veggies and potatoes may not seem exciting, but when the kids start hearing the crackling they just have to give it a taste, and their mouths a treat.
Across the board, my entire family enjoyed Pop’rs on nearly everything. Potatoes, meat, oatmeal, ice cream, vegetables; you name it, we sprinkled it! - Lisa
Want a better way to jazz up vegetables than smothering them with cheese sauce? Would you like your kids to devour yogurt without it having to be in a squeezable tube or frozen on a stick? Would it be nice to make less-sugary and more-economical tub oatmeal just as jazzy as the individual packs? Enter: Pop’rs. Pop’rs is like nothing you’ve ever seen or heard of before — I guarantee it. It’s probably something you’ve never even dreamed about.
What are Pop’rs? Imagine Pop Rocks as a food topping. They’re not candy, though….they’re better than candy. They even have vitamins in them! Imagine carbonated, fizzy vitamin granules in a variety of flavors that your kids will love sprinkling on everything.
They currently manufacture eight flavors: Strawberry, Color Burst, Butter, Cocoa, Taco, Cinnamon, Buffalo, and Raspberry. We tried the Buffalo Pop’rs on our broccoli and chicken. Very authentic buffalo flavor, and an amazing, fizzy kick, for sure! Kids will delight in the fact that sizzling noises erupt from their plates before them, as well as within their mouths as they gobble up their meal!
There are a wealth of other ideas for Pop’rs: Butter Pop’rs over popcorn, Strawberry Pop’rs over cereal, even Cinnamon Pop’rs over stewed apples. The possibilities are endless!
I confess, when I was first asked to review Pop’rs®, I was confused. What is it exactly? Flavored sprinkles? How can sprinkles help encourage healthy eating? After trying all eight flavors, though, I’m a believer. Pop’rs sounded like Rice Krispies when added to milk and every flavor tastes like the old pop candy you remember from years ago.
Rachael Ray is also a fan. In her May 2008 magazine, she said Pop’rs “…add pop to anything! We like the cinnamon on buttered toast. FIZZ FACTOR: full fireworks …”
Pop’rs are available in EIGHT FLAVORS: strawberry, raspberry, color burst, cinnamon, cocoa, taco, buffalo and butter.
–Sprinkle Color Burst on any flavor of yogurt (and sprinkled on vanilla ice cream, it turns plain vanilla into something a lot like cotton candy)
–Chocolate’s a super flavor on top of pudding (my husband tried it on milk and we both laughed at how much it sounded like “Snap, Crackle and Pop!”)
–Introduce Strawberry to your kiddos’ cereal in the morning.
–Raspberry is a treat with yogurt & ice cream.
–Corn & other veggies take well to Butter (so does popcorn! Yum!)
–Taco can’t be beat on mashed potatoes.
–Buffalo (as in the seasoning used on wings) goes hand-in-hand with broccoli & its kindred spirits.
Like what you hear? Go here to purchase Pop’rs at some VERY reasonable prices and get to popping! -CPA Mom
Win it! We’re giving away a a complete box of Pop’rs - all eight flavors valued at $14.99 - to one lucky TOP reader! To enter, simply leave a comment on this post before 11:59 mst on August 12, 2008.
Additional entries available - up to four per person. See contest entry information and rules.
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August 5th, 2008 at 4:12 am
This sounds so good!
August 5th, 2008 at 4:47 am
I am intrigued and really want to try these!
August 5th, 2008 at 5:17 am
Would love to win. Thank you
August 5th, 2008 at 5:43 am
That looks interesting. My seven year old is pretty adventurous in trying new foods, but she would appreciate the novelty of it. My two year old . . . well, I’m not quite sure why he grows at all. Anything that might pry open his little lips is worth trying!
Thanks for the chance.
August 5th, 2008 at 5:48 am
these look great for any age…. I love the idea and find this a handy idea. Not a bad price either, which is amazing
August 5th, 2008 at 6:25 am
I could really use something (anything) to get my daughter to eat what we’re having. Thanks for the chance to try these!
August 5th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Please enter me! I hope to win a box of pop’rs.
Thanks!
Meredith Rowe
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August 5th, 2008 at 7:38 am
I’d love to try these, perhaps my daughter would eat more veggies. Thanks!
August 5th, 2008 at 8:15 am
These sounds like so much fun! tinawittmer(at)yahoo(dot)com
August 5th, 2008 at 8:37 am
My kids would love these. I have been trying to find something to put into oatmeal to make it more appealing. This sounds perfect.
August 5th, 2008 at 8:52 am
So interesting! I used to love the pop rocks!! I’m so curious to try the buffalo one out….
August 5th, 2008 at 9:03 am
Sounds original. I’d like to try it.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Pop’rs I have not heard of them. With three boys this would be great.
August 5th, 2008 at 9:46 am
Okay, they sound weird, but if they make my son eat something other than cottage cheese, potatoes and fruit, then I’m all for it. Pick me! (Thanks for the giveaway!)
August 5th, 2008 at 11:12 am
They sound fun… A
August 5th, 2008 at 11:46 am
Count me in!! This sounds like a fantastic idea - i have a notoriously picky eater and am always looking for alternatives!!! This is one i really hope i win!
August 5th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Great idea
August 5th, 2008 at 11:56 am
They would be entertaining if nothing else.
August 5th, 2008 at 11:59 am
Please let me prove to you that winning this delicious prize will not spoil my child. LOL!!! Thanks for having this contest.
August 5th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
sounds neat
August 5th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I think these would be worth a try to get my kids to be less picky!
August 5th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Very cool.
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August 5th, 2008 at 2:33 pm
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August 5th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
love to give it a try
August 5th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
seven children - My hats off to you! These sound like a lot of fun, even though I always say don’t play with your food. Thanks for the chance.
August 5th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
I would love to try this
August 5th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
These Pop’rs sound great. I have such picky eaters and this might just be the answer. Thanks for this giveaway.
August 5th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
hadn’t heard of these before, would love to try them
August 5th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
the taco flavor sounds good!
August 5th, 2008 at 7:50 pm
This looks like a great product for my kids. They are all so picky but this sounds like something that would get them to open their mouths. Definitely going to check them out.
August 5th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
This is a great idea and I hope I can try it out.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:30 am
My granddaughter loves her fruits and veggies. My grandson on the other hand fights before he’ll eat any. These sound great as a way to get him to at least try them. Count me in please
August 6th, 2008 at 5:03 am
I would love to try the berry flavors!
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August 6th, 2008 at 5:10 am
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August 6th, 2008 at 5:26 am
I’ll be honest; I’ve already won some POP’RS and they’re great! This from the mouth of a picky kid!
I’d love to give some of these to a friend whose child is just as (well, almost) as picky as mine!
Thanks for the giveaway
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August 6th, 2008 at 6:32 am
This would be a fun win! Thanks for a great giveaway:)
August 6th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Thanks for the contest hope I win thanks.
August 6th, 2008 at 7:02 am
these sound fascinating… I’d like to try them!
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August 6th, 2008 at 7:22 am
I have a very picky eater, getting him to try new foods is a battle. That he mostly wins. I would love to give these a try.
August 6th, 2008 at 8:10 am
Sounds delish!
August 6th, 2008 at 8:10 am
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August 6th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I would truly love to win this.
August 6th, 2008 at 8:12 am
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August 6th, 2008 at 8:29 am
i would love to try these.
August 6th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Thank you for having this! These sound so yummy! I would love to win this!
August 6th, 2008 at 9:00 am
Buffalo sounds delicious!
August 6th, 2008 at 10:33 am
sounds good
August 6th, 2008 at 10:35 am
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August 6th, 2008 at 11:44 am
Gosh these sound amazing! I think all the flavors look super! I think if I had to pick only one I’d pick the butter!!
August 6th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
enter me!
August 6th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I’d love to try it!
August 6th, 2008 at 6:31 pm
sounds different tasty
August 6th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I’d like strawberry for cereal.
August 6th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
These sound pretty interesting. I’d love to try them. Thanks for the great contest!
August 7th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Yummy!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Strawberry sounds yummy
August 7th, 2008 at 8:32 am
What a neat prize, I’d love to win this!
August 7th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I like new stuff
August 7th, 2008 at 9:16 am
I’d love to win this for my Grandchildren. Very interesting.
August 7th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I would love to try this. Not just for the kids but myself and they hubby also
thanks for the giveaway.
August 7th, 2008 at 10:40 am
The berry flavors sound great!
August 7th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Would really love to try these! Sound great.
August 7th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Sounds delicious. Also, if Rachel Ray is a fan, then so am I. Love strawberry, raspberry, and even the taco. All the suggestions sounds like something I would try for my picky eaters.
August 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
These sound yummy and fun for meals! Thanks!
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August 7th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
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August 7th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Yummy!
August 7th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I’m excited for all these great flavors, especially cinnamon!
August 8th, 2008 at 12:37 am
These sound creepy and delicious!
August 8th, 2008 at 1:21 am
mmm i want some!!
i’d just pop them open and go at ‘em with a spoon!
August 8th, 2008 at 5:22 am
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August 8th, 2008 at 8:22 am
My grandkids would love this! They would think I was a “cool” grandma to come up with something like this!
August 8th, 2008 at 9:05 am
would LOVE to win…thanks for great contest!
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August 8th, 2008 at 9:09 am
sounds pretty cool
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August 8th, 2008 at 9:51 am
These sound great. I’m already thinking of all of the recipes I can use them in.
August 8th, 2008 at 10:46 am
I think the boys would have a blast eating these! Maybe they’d finally eat my cooking! Thanks.
August 8th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Ok - this has to be one of the most unique products yet! I would love to try this and see if my picky eaters will eat the things they should!
August 8th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
I’m very curious about them.
August 8th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
I am definitely interested in trying these!! Thanks for the info!
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August 8th, 2008 at 2:55 pm
These sound great! I’d love to try this for my very picky 5 yr old. Thanks for the chance.
August 8th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Neat! Probably helps control cravings for more fattening fare too!
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August 8th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
i would love buffalo flavor
August 8th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
COUNT ME IN! THe kids will love them!
August 8th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
These look great!!! Would love to win!!!!
August 8th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
We definitely have a child that could use this. Great idea.
August 8th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
These look like they’d be really fun to try!
August 9th, 2008 at 4:34 am
Sounds like a terrific way to get picky eaters to try new foods, I’d love to win
August 9th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I have been intrigued about these since ready them in Rachael Ray’s magazine. Its nice to read the comments by Lisa and Meg. I am hoping I am picked would love to give these a try. Amazing idea to get the picky eaters to eat.
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August 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
hmmm sound interesting and tasty
August 9th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Wow! Great idea! Would love to try them out!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kelsey
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August 9th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
We love quick food in our house. These would be great. My girls are teens and this is something they can fix themselves.
August 9th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I think the boys would really like the raspberry and strawberry
August 10th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Clever idea!
August 10th, 2008 at 11:41 am
would love to try this, thanks!
August 10th, 2008 at 11:48 am
great idea, i hope I win!
August 10th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
enter me
August 10th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Would love to try these! Thanks for the great giveaway!
August 10th, 2008 at 3:40 pm
We could have fun with these. I might even start eating new foods myself.
August 10th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
I am very interested in these. I could see the chocolate,strawberry, etc. but the taco and buffalo seem a little strange. I would love to see for myself.
August 10th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
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August 11th, 2008 at 1:12 am
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These look like they will be interesting. I would love to try them!
August 11th, 2008 at 2:09 am
These sound great!!!
Thanks!
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August 11th, 2008 at 2:10 am
I’m subscribed!
Thanks!
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August 11th, 2008 at 6:58 am
I want some Pop’rs to explode on my tongue, forget those kids!!! (And I’m not picky either!!!)…Now I’m hungry.
August 11th, 2008 at 7:58 am
oh man sounds yummy, if I can keep them hidden from my hubby the kids might even get to try them.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I could really use this.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:22 am
What ever it takes to make these kids eat something healthy without crying I’ll try!
August 11th, 2008 at 2:58 pm
I’d take these with me everywhere! thanks for the chance.
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August 11th, 2008 at 3:00 pm
These sound so interesting! Thanks for the great giveaway.
August 11th, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Looks fun…thanks
August 11th, 2008 at 3:50 pm
Sweet niblets!
August 11th, 2008 at 4:18 pm
Would love to win this prize package!
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August 11th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
We would love this.
August 11th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
Great idea. It would be great to try them.
August 11th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
Would love to try them!!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
I’m just really curious…
August 11th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
What a great idea. Would like to try them out!
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August 11th, 2008 at 9:50 pm
These look so cool and perfect for my picky eater!
August 11th, 2008 at 9:55 pm
thanks for the contest
August 11th, 2008 at 10:09 pm
This is such a great giveaway. I would love to try these out as some of them like the cinnamon sound so delicious and are good for you too. I really hope I win. Thanks for the opportunity.
August 11th, 2008 at 10:47 pm
i’ve never seen this before - i remember pop rocks!
August 11th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Im really craving tacos and peanut butter right now.
August 12th, 2008 at 4:06 am
what a fun sounding treat!
August 12th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Sounds good, would like to try Buffalo!
August 12th, 2008 at 6:00 am
Ohmigosh! These look so fun! I would love to try all the flavors, but the cinnamon would be my first pick. Thanks for the chance to win.
August 12th, 2008 at 7:49 am
i think i would put these on everything!
August 12th, 2008 at 8:13 am
I think my daughter and I would get totally hooked on these. It’s such a cool idea. I think the Buffalo flavor sounds especially intriguing.
Thank you for the generous giveaway.
August 12th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Please enter me
August 12th, 2008 at 8:56 am
wow what a great way to get picky eaters to eat more healthier food!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:15 am
I would love to win these Pop’rs. I have 2 incredibly picky eaters in my house and I am always looking for new ways to sneak healthy food into their diet!! Thanks for the review!!!
August 12th, 2008 at 10:35 am
This would be a cool way to jazz up school lunch. Awesome!
August 12th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Very interesting! I have one EXTRA picky eater and one who will try anything.
August 12th, 2008 at 11:52 am
These sound really neat! I’d love to try them!
August 12th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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August 12th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
looks very interesting
August 12th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
this sounds great, sign me up!
August 12th, 2008 at 2:10 pm
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August 12th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
this sounds like a really interesting product, i’d love to try it!
August 12th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
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August 12th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
These look pretty interesting.
August 12th, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I would like to give it a try. It sounds like something you have to taste before you can truly understand it.
August 12th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
My son would LOVE these! He likes to try new things and I’m sure they’ll be a hit. Thank you for the contest!
August 12th, 2008 at 3:58 pm
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August 12th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
What an interesting way to get kids to try new foods. The butter flavor can be used on almost anything.
August 12th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Sounds like children would have a blast with this product.
August 12th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Butter…huge popcorn fan here!
August 12th, 2008 at 7:08 pm
We use dry Ranch dressing mix in cottage cheese as a dip. Thank you for the opportunity to win!
August 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
This sounds so good!
August 12th, 2008 at 10:18 pm
I would like to try them.
August 12th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
I love experimenting with different food products and would love to try these.
August 12th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!
August 12th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
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