Frequently Asked Questions from Schools

What is Fizzy Fruit?
Fizzy Fruit™ branded sparkling fruit is fresh fruit that has been carbonated to intensify that particular fruit’s flavor with fun and effervescence. A special process adds carbonation to the water that is naturally contained in fruit without altering the nutritional content of the fruit. The result is grapes, oranges, apples, etc. that fizz in your mouth. It's similar in concept to sparkling juice or cider, except it’s not juice, it’s sparkling fresh fruit!

How is Fizzy Fruit made?
Each school uses special equipment from us that allows them to make Fizzy Fruit in their own kitchens with their own fruit. Fresh cut or whole fruit from our approved list (no heavy syrups, etc) is placed in a pressurized and temperature-controlled chamber called a Fruit Fizzolator™ overnight under refrigeration. The water naturally contained in fruit absorbs carbon dioxide (carbonation or “CO2”) produced from food-safe charging packs (FizzyPakz™) inside the Fizzolator. The next day, each Fizzolator produces 45 ready-to-eat, two-ounce servings of Fizzy Fruit for the lunch queue. When the fresh fruit is served from the Fizzolator, carbonation is released as bubbles, and the fruit must be served within 20-40 minutes after opening or the fruit becomes “flat” or regular fruit. But Fizzy Fruit is often the first item students enjoy on their meal tray!

Is carbonation unhealthy?
Scientists have not found any reason to believe that carbonation is harmful to health. You have probably heard about nutritionists warning consumers to avoid carbonated soft drinks. The concern, however, is not the carbonation itself but rather the caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and/or added sugars that happen to be contained in carbonated soft drinks. These substances have been shown in some studies to increase the chance of health problems such as tooth decay and loss of bone density. (Remember, Fizzy Fruit does not have these additives!) The carbonation itself is safe. For more information on carbonation, please refer to www.drweil.com/u/QA/QA157077/.

Doesn’t carbonation exclude your product from our approved lists?
There are recent bans on carbonated beverages in schools, but as discussed above, Fizzy Fruit is not a beverage, and carbonation itself is not harmful. The USDA considers Fizzy Fruit a fresh fruit product. There are no regulatory barriers to serving Fizzy Fruit in schools. If your school has a beverage agreement excluding the addition of other carbonated beverages, please remember that Fizzy Fruit is not a beverage; it is fresh fruit and should be permitted.

Why carbonate fruit?
Because it is a delicious new way to enjoy wholesome fruit. Also, and perhaps more importantly there are kids who do not like to eat fruit; and we believe Fizzy Fruit is a fun and innovative way to motivate children to try fruit, especially in place of less nutritious alternatives such as soda or candy. Curious by nature, children generally seem to be drawn to the novel sensation of Fizzy Fruit.

Where does the fruit come from?
In schools, the cafeteria prepares Fizzy Fruit with the same fruit that the school normally serves students. In supermarkets, The Fizzy Fruit Company partners with responsible fruit processors and growers to prepare and distribute Fizzy Fruit.

How does carbonation affect the nutritional value?
While some of the vitamin content of regular fresh fruit falls off rapidly with storage and ripening, our testing (and the opinion of other experts) indicates that carbonation itself does not harm the nutritive value of fresh fruit (which also includes fiber and other antioxidants).

Are there any chemicals or preservatives added to Fizzy Fruit?
Fizzy Fruit is simply fresh fruit with carbonation added. There are no other ingredients. There are no preservatives or added sugars. Also, there are no artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.

Where does the fruit come from? Do you have anything that I can sell on my a la carte menu?
In schools, the cafeteria prepares Fizzy Fruit using the Fizzolators with the same fruit that the school normally serves students.

How do I make it?
There are five simple steps: