International holidays - International Eskimo Pie Day

Few people do not know and do not like the cold, but such a tasty product - ice cream Probably one of the most famous types of this sweet is popsicle, which is a delicate creamy ice cream on a stick, covered with delicious chocolate glaze For many, it is associated with the taste of childhood, carefree and happiness But it’s true: popsicle can, even if only for a short time, lift the mood of someone who enjoys its taste There is a holiday that is special for those with a sweet tooth who revere this product - International Popsicle Day It is celebrated annually on January 24, since this day is officially recognized as the “birthday” of the delicacy No, no one knows exactly who created the popsicle first and when This date was established in accordance with the day the patent was received for it In 1922, on January 24, Christian Nelson patented the popsicle in the city of Onawa, Iowa (USA) The product looked like an ice cream bar covered in chocolate The history of popsicles began several thousand years ago, so it is impossible to know who exactly came up with the idea of ​​pouring chocolate over a cold dairy product, but we know what happened at least a hundred years ago There are some assumptions as to why this type of ice cream began to be called “popsicle” After Christian Nelson patented his delicious creation, he teamed up with partner Russell Stover to release the first batch of the product, which was called “Eskimo Pie” The ice cream was sold out so quickly that confectioners did not have time to make new ones There is also a version that the word “popsicle” came from the French language Allegedly, this is what the French called the children's overalls, which strongly resembled an Eskimo costume The ice cream was thickly coated with frosting, like a costume, looking like an Eskimo robe For some time, popsicles were produced not on the usual stick, but in the form of a briquette And only in 1934 did ice cream acquire it, which significantly affected the convenience of eating sweets A high-quality popsicle made from selected products is not only a gastronomic pleasure, but also beneficial for the body Due to the saturation of natural ice cream with vitamins, macro-, microelements and nutrients, it helps strengthen nails, teeth, and improve the condition of skin and hair The nervous system and heart muscle are strengthened What can we say about the fact that your mood improves significantly! However, we note once again: all beneficial properties are inherent only in a natural product without a “chemical cocktail” And, of course, if you eat popsicles in moderation You need to be extremely careful with this product Since it is quite high in calories, if you eat it often, you can gain extra pounds Today, popsicles are known and loved all over the world And January 24th is a good reason not to deny yourself pleasure and amuse yourself with more than one serving of ice cream