Superman (ice cream flavor)
Superman is an ice cream flavor. It is usually a red, blue, and yellow swirl. It was invented in the Midwestern United States in the early 20th century, mainly Michigan and Wisconsin. You can also buy it at ice cream parlors, such as Baskin Robbin's or Hershey's ice cream sellers in the United States.
 Superman ice cream in a paper dish | |
| Type | Ice cream |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | Michigan |
It was invented before Superman, the DC Comics superhero character, but is often thought to be named after him, as his costume uses those colors. Makers never license Superman's name, often instead using a different name to avoid legal issues. Many brands use different flavors.[1][2]
The blue ice cream is often Blue Moon, which has a hard-to-place flavor. It was also invented in the early 20th century, and can also be bought in the United States at ice cream parlors that sell Hershey's ice cream, as well as some grocery stores and gas stations.[2][3][4]
Superman is thought to have been invented by Stroh's Ice Cream in Detroit, Michigan during the Prohibition Era.[1][2]
Brands and flavors
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| Producer | Brand | Blue flavor | Red flavor | Yellow flavor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroh's Ice Cream | "Super Rainbow" | Blue Moon | Red Pop (Strawberry) | Lemon | [1][5] |
| United Dairy Farmers | "Super Moo" | Blue Vanilla | Cherry | Vanilla | [6] |
| Hudsonville Ice Cream | "SuperScoop" | Blue Moon | Black Cherry | Vanilla | [7] |
| Meijer (Purple Cow) | "Scooperman" | Blue Moon | Black Cherry | Vanilla | [8] |
| Cedar Crest Ice Cream | "Superman"/"Super Madness" | Blue Raspberry | Cherry | Vanilla | [1][9] |
| Laura Secord Chocolates | "Super Kid" | Blueberry | Strawberry | Banana | [10] |
| Kroger | "Tie Dye Burst" | Blue Moon | Cherry | Vanilla | [11] |
| Perry's Ice Cream | "Super Hero" | Blue Raspberry | Cherry Bubble Gum | Lemon | [12] |
| Well's Blue Bunny | "Scooper Hero" | Vanilla | Vanilla | Vanilla | [13] |
| Hershey Creamery Company | "Superman" | Blue Moon | Strawberry | Banana | [14] |
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Superman Ice Cream Is a Distinctly Midwestern Treat". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2020-10-23.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The Truly Michigan Flavor Of Superman Ice Cream". Awesome Mitten. 22 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "The Midwestern Mystery of Blue Moon Ice Cream". Atlas Obscura. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ Schoenberg, Nara (31 Aug 2007). "BLUE MOON". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Flavors". Stroh's in Wyandotte. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Super Moo". UDF. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- ↑ "SUPERSCOOP". Hudsonville Ice Cream. 30 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Product Details - Purple Cow Scooperman Ice Cream". Meijer. Archived from the original on 30 May 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- ↑ "Superman". Cedar Crest Ice Cream. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Super Kid". Laura Secord Chocolates. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved 2021-05-30.
- ↑ "Kroger Deluxe Tie Dye Burst Ice Cream". Kroger. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ↑ "Super Hero". Perry's Ice Cream. 26 April 2011. Retrieved 2021-10-13.
- ↑ "Scooper Hero". Wells Enterprises. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ↑ "Superman". Hershey's Ice Cream. Archived from the original on 2021-08-12. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
Other websites
change- "Superman Ice Cream". YouTube. May 31, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2021.