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Naturally Cool

PopSoCools are the first and only, all natural, gourmet, locally made popsicles in Austin, Texas!  They are made with all natural (organic in some cases) ingredients, lots of fresh fruit and never any artificial colors or flavors. More importantly, they are sweetened with organic evaporated cane juice or with organic agave nectar!

PopSoCools Do Not contain any high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or artificial sweeteners.

You might be asking, "What is organic evaporated cane juice"?  Organic Evaporated Cane Juice is made by passing the whole sugar cane through a set of rollers, then drying the extract into crystals - no extra processing and no additives. Organic Evaporated Cane Juice sweeteners are derived from the first carbohydrate of photosynthesis, sucrose. Bottom line is that it tastes better, and since it is Organic, it is better for you, better for the farmers, and better for the ecosystem. By buying this product you are supporting Organic Farming, Organic Farmers, and helping create a demand for non GMO products. SWEET!

You also might be asking, "What is organic agave nectar"?  Organic Agave Nectar is a pure and natural sweetener made from the natural juice (aguamiel) of the agave salmiana. It is harvested from live plants in the high desert region of Central Mexico, where a wealth of the plants grow wild. It is gathered by hand by Hnahnu Indian peoples native to this area, from plants on their land. Mature agave plants produce a flower stalk. By removing the flower, a bowl shaped cavity is formed- a container into which the aquamiel is secreted. The plant produces this liquid for 6-8 months, during which up to 8 quarts are removed twice daily. A hollowed out gourd is used to siphon the aguamiel from the plant and transfer it to a container. Once the aquamiel is collected, it is immediately taken to the production facility. There, an organic, vegan, grain-free enzyme is added, transforming the naturally occurring sugar molecule chains into more simple sugars, mostly fructose or "fruit sugar" and a small amount of glucose. Excess water is evaporated. Agave Nectar has both organic and kosher certification, is gluten and allergen free, and has a low Glycemic Index of 32. This is significant because limiting glucose consumption is a vital concern for many people.

These naturally cool treats are the creation of Manuel & Laura Flores. The inspiration to create their own cool treats came on a lazy Saturday afternoon during the unrelenting summer of 2008, when they were watching world renowned chef Rick Bayless create his own gourmet Mexican paletas on his TV show. Manuel & Laura began to reminisce about their childhood growing up in the Rio Grande border towns of El Paso and Brownsville, respectively, and the day trips their familias would take across the border into Mexico. Those trips were not complete without a visit to the aguas frecas stand or to the paletero. The flavors of sandia (watermelon), pina (pineapple), mango with chile, tamarindo, jamaica (hibiscus), melon (cantaloupe), and coco (coconut) left an indelible mark in their minds. That day, Manuel & Laura packed up the kids and began tracking down "paleteros" all over Austin in search of that one paleta that would satisfy their childhood craving.  To their dismay, all they found were paletas that were made with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), artificial colors and preservatives to hard to pronounce.  Even a visit to frozen food section of the local H.E.B. proved to be disappointing.

So, undaunted and downright desperate for a decent, healthy, popsicle, (the kids were in the back seat screaming by this point), Manuel & Laura decided to embark on making their own. And the rest is history.

PopSoCools store front

11800 North Lamar (just north of Braker Lane)
Mon - Sat: 12pm - 8pm, Sun: 12pm - 6pm
(We will be closed Mondays beginning August 3rd)
(512) 775-1353
popsocools@gmail.com
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Other places to get PopSoCools

Saturdays we are at the Sunset Valley Farmers Market. The market is open year round and unless its absolutely freezing, we should be there.

We also participate in various local special events at Zilker Park, Pioneer Farms, Auditorium Shores, etc.

We are available for birthday parties, corporate events, or any other celebration in need of cool treats. Give us a call: (512) 775-1353

We are constantly searching for new flavors that we can create using all natural ingredients.  This is a menu of the flavors we've created so far. If you have any idea for a flavor give us a call, we'd love to hear from you!

    Fruit Based

  • Watermelon
  • Strawberry
  • Mango
  • Lime
  • Lemon
  • Kiwi
  • Pineapple
  • Tamarindo

    Cream Based

  • Coconut
  • Banana Cinammon

    Keep Austin Weird Based

  • Mango Chile
  • Pineapple Basil
  • Watermelon Agave
  • Hibiscus Mint
  • Soy Coconut
  • Tamarindo Chile
  • Piņa Colada
  • Cherry Limeade
  • El Cucuy (Lime, Cucumber, Chile)