Pop Rocks: the American candies that blow up your palate since 1976!

SNAP! CRACKLE! POP! Pop Rocks is the most unique candy experience there is — little sugar crystals that fizz, crackle and explode in your mouth thanks to CO₂ trapped inside. Since 1976, this legendary American candy has been in a category absolutely all its own. At My American Market, we import them straight from the States.

Did you know Pop Rocks sold 500 million packets in 18 months?

The Pop Rocks story begins in 1961 when General Foods chemist William A. Mitchell filed a patent for a candy based on pressurized CO₂ trapped in sugar. For 15 years, General Foods hesitated to market it — too weird, too risky. Finally, the candy launched in the US in 1976. It was an instant explosion — 500 million packets sold in just 18 months! "The best-selling candy in history" according to the records of the time.

And then the urban legend arrived... The rumor spread that a kid named Mikey — the one from the Life Cereal ads — had died mixing Pop Rocks and Coca-Cola. His stomach supposedly exploded! The FDA had to open a hotline to reassure panicked parents. General Foods placed ads in 45 American cities to deny it. Of course, it was totally false — but the legend almost killed the brand. The rumor is NOT true on this one! Pop Rocks is absolutely safe, and today belongs to Zeta Espacial S.A., based in Barcelona.

Two formats for double the fun

The classic Pop Rocks come in little packets of fizzing crystals — you pour some in your mouth and the show starts immediately. The Pop Rocks Dips are the lollipop format: a fruity lollipop to dip directly into the fizzing crystals. Double texture, double sensation, double fun! The Dips are available in Sour Apple and Blue Raspberry at My American Market.

The Pop Rocks you have to try

Pop Rocks Original Cherry — the classic since 1976! Sweet, fizzing cherry, the flavor that started it all. Essential!
Pop Rocks Strawberry — soft, fruity strawberry with that fizzing explosion. One of the range's best-sellers!
Pop Rocks Watermelon — refreshing watermelon that fizzes in your mouth. Perfect for summer!
Pop Rocks Blue Razz — electric blue raspberry, fizzing. The most American and most fun flavor!
Pop Rocks Green Apple — tangy green apple with the fizzing effect. The tangy-fizzing combo that wins you over!
Pop Rocks Bubble Gum — the fizz with bubble gum flavor. The most original and nostalgic flavor — so good!

Frequently asked questions about Pop Rocks

How do Pop Rocks work?

During manufacturing, carbon dioxide (CO₂) is trapped under pressure in the liquid sugar. When the crystals melt in your mouth on contact with saliva, the CO₂ bubbles release and create that signature fizz. It's pure chemistry — and it's delicious!

Is it dangerous to mix Pop Rocks and Coca-Cola?

No, absolutely not! It's the most famous urban legend in the history of American candy. The amount of CO₂ in a packet of Pop Rocks is tiny — no risk. Eat your Pop Rocks and drink your Coke with peace of mind!

Where to buy Pop Rocks in Europe?

Pop Rocks is impossible to find on European shelves! Available at My American Market, your online American grocery store, imported straight from the States and shipped across Europe.

Into sensational American candy? Check out Warheads, Airheads and Nerds in our shop too!

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