- Did you know that Fun Dip was once called Lik-M-Aid
Are you still searching for Lik-M-Aid?
True candy lovers know that the classic “lick and dip” candy known as Lik-M-Aid was introduced in 1942 and disappeared in the late 1980’s only to reemerge as Fun Dip.
The candy was always intended for dipping but the iconic “dipping stick” known affectionately as Lik-A-Stick was not added until the 1970’s. The actual flavor remains a mystery and a subject of debate.
As for the powdered sugar ,different variations have been introduced throughout the years and they remain similar to what is found in Pixy Sticks which ,ironically, is owned by the same company, Nestle USA, and featured in their Willy Wonka line..
Despite all, one thing is often overlooked and that is that Fun Dip is a candy with an illustrious, close to seventy year (70) old, history. If you look closely at current packaging, you will see that Fun Dip still pays homage to its original namesake as well it should!
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Original Lik-M-Aid was not a dip thing. The reason for the name is that kids poured it into their palms and liked it off. If you a question, I might be able to supply an answer. My father created Lik-M-Ade. My siblings and I grew up working there.