Why do they make Chupa Chups so difficult to open?

It turns out that the Chupa Chup lollipop is actually hard to open for an important reason.

Many have wondered for years why on earth the sweet is so hard to open.

A Reddit post from over a year ago asks what the best way is to open the iconic sweet, with many providing unhelpful responses such as "throw it an old lady" and "open it with a set of hydraulic cutters".

News Corp reports that it's actually hard to open for an important reason.

"Yep we know that Chupa Chups are super hard to open. We’ve designed them like that,” Country Manager for the company that makes Chupa Chups, Sam Hansen, said.

“There are actually two layers of wrapper that are twisted together and sealed at the bottom with heat. That way we know they will get to you in the condition they left the factory."

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She also provided some advice on how to make it a little easier to open one.

“You can try twisting your Chupa Chups at the bottom of the wrapping to open it — makes it a little easier," she said.

“Embrace the anticipation of getting into your favourite Chupa Chups because you know when you eventually get in, it’ll be worth it! Don’t give up on moments of fun!”