When I was little, you used to be able to get soda flavorings in disc
form, which you dropped into a glass of water, which became flavored
and carbonated like Alka Seltzer (only it was much better tasting!). I
especially remember the Root Beer flavored ones.

What was the name of these thingys?

Are they still being made (by the same or another company), and if so,
where can I get them?

Thanks,

ace

Hi Ace,

The soda flavored drinks in tablet form were called Fizzies. I used to
love them as a child, but unfortunately they are now discontinued.

?Brand Overview: Fizzies are instant sparkling beverages made with
NutraSweet (because regular sweeteners can not be used). Simply drop
the tablet into a glass of water (or milk if you are really daring).
This beverage appeals primarily to children and the baby boom
generation.?

THIS BRAND HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED 

Fizzies were made by Premiere Innovations, Inc. 

Tel: 310-230-2300 
Source: BevNet 
http://www.bevnet.com/reviews/fizzies/


What happened to Fizzies?

In the '50s -'60s there was a popular drink tablet that fizzed when
placed in water.  FIZZIES® were invented by the Emerson Drug Company.
The idea derived from scientists working with chemical formulas
similar to "Bromo Seltzer."

(..) 

?Fizzies were made in grape, cherry, orange, punch, berry, lemon-lime,
and root beer flavors and 8 tablets cost 19 cents. Unfortunately
Fizzies contained the sugar substitute cyclamate. In 1968 the FDA
banned the use of cyclamates citing research showing that cyclamates
caused cancer in laboratory animals and the company went out of
business.
They returned in the mid-1990s containing NutriSweet, a substitute 200
times sweeter than sugar.  A new company purchased the formula and
reintroduced them to the market in 1995. It was short lived because
the company went out of business and all of the inventory was gone by
late 2001.?

Old Time Candy
http://www.oldtimecandy.com/fizzies.htm

I located Root Beer Fizzies at eBay

Fizzies Candy Drink - Root Beer - 3 Packs - 18 Tablets
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1467&item=4171865019&rd=1

Here is a fizzies knock-off in cherry.

Fizzies Style Cherry Flavor 16 Tablets
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=1275&item=4305593893&rd=1

FIZZIES (OOZ'N Orange) 03
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14307&item=4305722171&rd=1

I wouldn?t drink this one. :-)

FIZZIES Root Beer Tablets Unopened 1950's 60's 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=37&item=5902534570&rd=1


There are more auctions for fizzies at eBay in other flavours.



Search criteria: Fizzies

I hope this helps!


Best regards,
Bobbie7

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Request for Answer Clarification by aceresearcher-ga on 07 Jun 2004 11:26 PDT

With your help I was able to find
http://web.archive.org/web/20010516201340/http://www.fizzies.com
and
http://web.archive.org/web/20010720034733/http://fizzies.com
so they appear to have been available as late as May 2001.

Perhaps some company will pick them up for manufacture again one of
these days...  :{

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Clarification of Answer by bobbie7-ga on 07 Jun 2004 11:33 PDT

The company went out of business and all of the inventory was gone by
late 2001.
Old Time Candy
http://www.oldtimecandy.com/fizzies.htm

Perfect! Exactly what I was looking for!

Thank you for the five stars and tip!
Bobbie