"Pop Rocks candy was created accidentally by chemist William A. Mitchell in 1956 while attempting to devise a formula for an instant carbonated drink, resulting in a candy that pops and fizzes when in contact with saliva."
"The initial attempt to market the candy faced challenges, but it became a major success after being branded as Pop Rocks, which earned General Foods millions in profits."
Pop Rocks candy was created in 1956 by chemist William A. Mitchell while he was trying to invent a powder for an instant soft drink. Mixing carbon dioxide with sugars resulted in a product that pops in the mouth. After years of testing and rebranding, the candy was released to the public as Pop Rocks and became a massive success for General Foods. Initially successful, it faced challenges due to rumors about its safety, but it managed to endure into a cultural phenomenon.
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