Tag: Fruit paletas

According to one paletería, a Mexican-style ice pop was invented in Tocumbo, Michoacán, in the early 1940s, evolving into a beloved treat. Traditional paletas are far from the artificially colored sugar water many associate with popsicles, often containing real, fresh ingredients like whole fruit. This focus on natural components raises an important question for health-conscious consumers: are paletas truly good for you?

Commercially produced fruit paletas can contain as much as 24 grams of total sugar per serving, according to brand nutrition labels. The total sugar in a Mexican paleta varies greatly depending on whether it is fruit-based or cream-based, its size, and if it's homemade or store-bought.