Pirulín Explained

Pirulín
Alternate Name:	Pico dulce, pirulí, chupirul
Type:	Confectionery

A pirulín (also known as pirulí) is a multicolor, conic-shaped hard candy of about 10 to 15 cm long, with a sharp conical or pyramidal point, with a stick in the base, and wrapped in cellophane.

In Argentina, Colombia, and Cuba, this candy used to be very popular and sold in the streets and squares by a pirulinero, who are considered a form of peddlers specializing in the candy. Nowadays, it is most commonly found in certain supermarkets specializing in sweets and in a few "kioscos".^[1]

Other names for pirulín:

• Bolivia: pirulo.
• Chile: pico dulce.
• Guatemala: chupete.
• Mexico: pirulí or chupirul (the latter name is a result of the success of the trademark used by Luxus).^[2]

See also

• Lollipop
• Chupa Chups, Spanish confectionery brand
• Torrespaña, a television tower nicknamed "Pirulí" in Madrid, Spain.
• Víctor Yturbe, a Mexican singer, nicknamed "El Pirulí".

Notes and References

1. Web site: What does pirulin mean . 2023-10-30 . findwords.info . en.
2. Web site: Luxus Chupirul Lollipop 40-Pieces Pack . 2023-10-30 . My Mexican Candy . en.