FAQs: Your Questions Answered
E-POPS
What are E-POPS?
E-POPS are a tasty energy bites for people who love to play outdoors. Unlike existing gummy energy chews, gels or bars, E-POPS are sticky-free, fumble-free, and wrapper-free. Just pop a few handfuls in your mouth and chew to get an extra energy boost. E-POPS are also eco-friendly. They are packaged in a cardboard tube that is curbside recyclable, and can be used with one of the E-POPS refillable, handheld dispensers.
Do E-POPS really provide more energy than gummy chews?
On a per gram basis, we compared E-POPS with six (6) brands of existing gummy energy chews. Not only do E-POPS provide about 25% more carbs, they also give you 100% more potassium.
What ingredients are used in E-POPS?
E-POPS use a proprietary formulation that we've developed along with our U.S.-based manufacturing partner. Ingredients include: Sugar, Natural Berry Flavor, Natural Color, Magnesium Stearate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Citrate.
What flavors do E-POPS come in?
Our first flavor is an amazing Berry Burst which carries just the right balance of fruity sweetness and zesty sharpness. We're crafting several other tasty flavors that we plan to introduce soon.
Do E-POPS contain electrolytes?
E-POPS contain potassium citrate and sodium citrate, both of which are electrolytes.
Do E-POPS contain caffeine?
E-POPS are 100% caffeine-free.
What does "Fast Chew" mean?
When you first bite in an E-POP, you'll experience a mild crunch followed by a burst of flavor. After a couple more bites, E-POPS practically melts in your mouth. That means no excessive chewing or pieces getting stuck between your teeth. It also means getting our proprietary energy-boosting ingredients into your body faster.
Where are E-POPS manufactured?
E-POPS are manufactured here in the U.S. using the best ingredients we can source from around the world.
Refillable Dispensers
Which dispenser should I get?
We offer two types of dispensers: 1) the EDC Waterproof Dispenser works well for any activities around water or in high moisture areas; and 2) the Flip-Top Standard Dispenser works well for on-the-go dispensing since it has one-handed functionality.
What is the EDC Waterproof Dispenser made of and how does it work?
The dispenser is made of lightweight, yet durable aluminum. There are caps on either end that unscrew, each has a rubber gasket to prevent water or moisture from getting inside the dispenser so your E-POPS stay dry. One of the caps has a hook for a retractable clip so you can attached the dispenser to your body for easy access.
What is the Flip-Top Dispenser made of?
The dispenser body is made from 304 Stainless Steel which is food grade and corrosion resistant. The flip-top cap is made from Polylactic Acid (PLA) filament, a natural thermoplastic polyester that is derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane.
How does the Flip-Top Dispenser work?
Our patent-pending, refillable dispenser with flip top eliminates wrappers going to landfill because there are no wrappers to start with. The stainless steel body is palm-sized with a snap-tight cap that easily opens with a thumb flip for one-handed use. Suited for right- or left-handed people, the Flip-Top Standard Dispenser holds about 90 E-POPS.
How do I clean the dispenser?
For all of our dispensers, simply wipe down the outside with a clean, damp cloth. If you'd like to clean the inside, simply fill it with warm water, swish it around, and empty. Then use a clean cloth to dry. Or, you can let air dry. If so, for the EDC Waterproof Dispenser be sure to unscrew the caps on both ends. For the Flip-Top Dispenser be sure to leave the cap lid open.
Can I use the dispensers for other things?
While our dispensers are designed to hold E-POPS, you can use them for pretty much any other dry goods products (e.g. nuts, raisins, etc.) that fit in them. Keep in mind, any type of sticky or gummy product doesn't work well with our dispensers.
Sustainability
How do E-POPS help our environment?
E-POPS can be used directly out of the cardboard tube or with one of our dispensers. Either way, there are no empty plastic wrappers to end up in landfill or as inadvertent litter should a wrapper blow out of your hand. Understanding the road to “total sustainability” is a long one, we’re trying to do our part to help. Eliminating unnecessary plastic wrappers and using recyclable packaging is a first step that has an immediate, positive impact. We’ll continually challenge ourselves to move further down that road.
Are E-POPS really wrapper-free?
We've completely eliminated useless, messy plastic wrappers by packaging E-POPS in cardboard, recyclable tubes. You can have your E-POPS directly out of the tube or you can use them with one of our refillable dispensers. When the tubes are empty, either toss them in your home recycle bin or, better yet, reuse them to store teas, spices, or other dry goods.
What do you mean by "curbside recycling" for packaging?
That means you can simply throw all product and shipping packaging in your home recycle bin for curbside pick up. Easy as that.
Do I need to do anything differently?
We've tried to take the guesswork and complexity out of being sustainable. When the E-POPS cardboard tube is empty, simply drop it in your home recycle bin or reuse it to store tea, spices, or other dry goods. It's that simple.