Question 1

Why use botanical extracts?

Accepted Answer

Botanicals’ soothing and energising benefits have been used for centuries and are still used today. Our ancestors worldwide have utilised plants for their exceptional qualities, and unsurprisingly many of today’s modern medicines originate from these traditional herbal remedies.

Using the knowledge of Herbal Remedies we have hand-picked a range of botanicals individually tailored to each Healthipop within the Relief and Travel ranges.

Question 2

Are Healthipops suitable for adults too?

Accepted Answer

We would love the grown-ups to try all our Healthipops, especially the Ear Popper Stopper, which has been created to be used by all, whether you are 4 or 104! Botanicals are great for both children and adults.

The vitamin and mineral levels ‘NRV’ (Nutrient Reference Value) has been calculated from ages four to twelve, but of course, adults would also benefit from these.

Question 3

Why use sugar and not a sugar-free alternative?

Accepted Answer

Sugar is a trusted well-known ingredient. We know that too much sugar can lead to a whole host of issues. As parents, we understand the importance of watching our children's sugar intake as well as our own.

Most sugar-free alternatives suitable for a lollipop come from sugar alcohols like isomalt. But these have an unhealthy side.  The small intestine doesn't completely absorb sugar alcohol; instead, it travels to the large intestine, where bacteria ferment it, causing bloating, wind, cramps, and even diarrhoea.

Maintaining a good gut biome is increasingly evident for general well-being. That's why Heathipops consciously decided to use sugars over stomach-upsetting alternatives.

A famous lady once said, ‘A spoon full of sugar helps the…’ I’m sure you know the rest......

Question 4

Can you taste the botanical extracts?

Accepted Answer

A great-tasting lollipop is essential to us. There is a very slight taste of botanicals but don’t worry, they don’t taste like herbal tea.

Healthipops use natural flavourings to complement the botanicals, ensuring each lollipop is not only packed with goodness but taste amazing too.

Question 5

Are Healthipops lumpy beause of the plant extracts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are plenty of plants bits, but you would never know. Healthipops stay super-smooth from start to finish.

Question 6

Are you botanical extracts sustainably sourced?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we always source our botanical ingredients from a sustainable source.

It is important to us that we use the best ingredients possible with sustainability as part of the Healthipops ethos.

Question 7

Are Healthipops suitable for vegeterians and vegans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. It’s not just the botanicals that are vegetarian and vegan!

All our ingredients are vegan friendly, including our vitamins and minerals – even our ‘Vit D3’ (cholecalciferol) is derived from algae.

Check out our blog ‘Vitamin D, the sunshine vit’ for more information.

Question 8

Why haven't we used paper sticks?

Accepted Answer

We would love to have used paper sticks; however, our plastic sticks are textured with very fine groves and have a hole in the top to offer a safer anchorage than their paper counterpart, which can make the lollipop head loose.

We are actively looking for a comparable safe, sustainable alternative, and of course, we would love to hear any suggestions.

Question 9

What does NRV mean?

Accepted Answer

NRV ‘Nutrient Reference Value.’

NRVs are European guidance levels set for the 13 vitamins and 14 minerals for food labelling. The levels differ by age group.

Question 10

Where to recycle?

Accepted Answer

Some local authorities take soft plastics as part of their household recycling schemes.

If yours doesn’t, you may have seen quite a few major supermarkets wanting to become more carbon neutral and are now taking clean soft plastics to be recycled, regardless of where the goods have been purchased from. This is definitely a thumbs up.

Question 11

Are you changing your packaging?

Accepted Answer

Healthipops contain natural fruit juice, natural colourings, natural botanical extracts and vitamins and minerals. That’s a lot of great ingredients that need to stay great. Therefore, it is essential to make sure we use really good quality packaging to keep the lollipops as airtight as possible, to stop them from degrading.

We are looking into alternatives and trialling recyclable and biodegradable products. This takes time, as we need to ensure the stability of Healthipops. It is also important that we choose a pouch that has been produced in an environmentally conscientious way.

The use of water during the manufacture of some recyclable or biodegradable pouches, can be 3 times greater, than the pouch we currently use.

Watch this space.

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