Fizz Wiz

Fizz Wiz is a popping candy, with each pack is made up of a collection of small pieces of hard popping candy crystals.

The sweets world is filled with strange and exciting treats, arguably none were as different or as innovative as popping candy! Kids around the world would be wide-eyed with amazement and glee as the sugary rocks fizzed and crackled on their tongues in an explosion of loud pops echoing in their mouths. 

Made by allowing the melted mixture of ingredients to come in contact with carbon dioxide gas that has been pressurised, thus causing small bubbles of gas to be caught in the confectionery upon cooling. The popping candy starts to crackle and pop when in contact with moisture, which is caused by the release of carbon dioxide as the candy melts.

The story of popping candy’s evolution over the years is one that captures the imagination. It involves a science experiment quite successfully going ‘wrong’. 

In 1956 William Mitchell, a chemist for the American company General Foods created popping candy through a failed experiment. Mitchell’s original invention was to invent a fizzy ‘tablet’ to create an instant carbonated drink, luckily for us that didn’t happen and instead we were brought the sweet explosion of sugary goodness we love to experience today with the sensational Fizz Wiz!