More Bosco Facts Uncovered
The day before yesterday, we posted a rather unsatisfying partial account of the discovery of Bosco by a Camden physician, and even though we still don't know that physician's name, more facts about the beverage --called by Cosmo Kramer "your dark master"--are gradually emerging.
Fork in the Road's Albany correspondent, Jan Galligan, offers the following miscellany:
I remember a grade school version of the BOSCO song
that we used to sing on the playground...[editor's note: in Kenosha, Wisconsin]
I LOVE BOSCO
THAT'S THE DRINK FOR ME
MOMMY PUT'S IT IN MY
MILK - TO TRY TO POISON ME.
Following is a list of ingredients, and a descriptive statement from the Vermont Country Store:
Corn Syrup, Sugar Syrup, Natural Cocoa, Water, CaramelColor, Malt Extract,
Salt, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), No Artificial Flavor
Features
Bosco syrup has been made since 1928. It contains no artificial flavors, is
fat-free and is an all natural product. Use with milk for a delightful and
healthy drink.
Care Instructions
No refrigeration is required.
Nutritional Information
Serving Size=2 Tbsp (40g)
Servings per Container=16
Calories 110
Total Fat 0g 0%
Trans fat 0g
Sodium 30mg 1%
Protein 0g
Total Carbohydrate 27g 9%
Sugars 21g
Shelf Life: 18 Months--2 Years
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Second verse from Denver, CO:
I taught Mommy
I put some in her tea
and now there's no more Mommy
to try to poison me!
says:
Were there only two verses total? I think I remember there being one or two more.
Posted On: Friday, Jul. 10 2009 @ 10:10AM
