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Warning: your taste buds are about to question everything they thought they knew about snacking. We've rounded up 26 edible adventures for people who scroll past normal chips thinking "boring" and head straight for the shelf with crystallized tarantulas. Ever wondered what mac and cheese would taste like as a gummy? Someone actually made that happen, and brave souls are out there popping them like it's totally normal. From meat sticks flavored with questionable life choices to sea grapes that look like tiny alien eggs, each snack boldly asks "but what if?" and waits for your palate to answer.
Step into a world where pickle soda exists because apparently regular soda stopped being interesting, and unicorn poop cotton candy dares you to explain it to your dentist. Cougar trail mix prowls the line between weird and wonderful, while ketchup candy makes you wonder if scientists have gone too far. Every item on this list serves as a reminder that somewhere out there, food developers are sitting in meetings pitching these ideas, and even more surprisingly, getting green lights. Consider this your invitation to join the snack rebellion, where normal flavor combinations go to die and culinary chaos reigns supreme.
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#1
Satisfy Your Inner Rebel With Brittle Brothers Bacon Brittle For A Sweet And Savory Rebellion Against Bland Snacks To Add To Your Snack Game
Review: "I absolutely love ❤️ 💕 Love the Bacon Brittle. I can't get enough. Even 2 bags didn't last long. Great product!!" - Sharon
Kelly H. Wilder 9 months ago
I live roughly an hour from Nashville (where this is made). We sure do love bacon everything around here. 🥓 🥓 🥓
Dawn Marie 9 months ago
I was like: You have got to be kidding me. Looked it up, sure enough, Wal-Mart: $7.99
Riley Quinn 9 months ago
I know one government department Doge can close down completely for not doing a damn thing. The FDA. This is just one more crâp product they allow on the market that's killing us. Besides the bacon, this concoction contains sugar AND corn syrup. Scratching my head wondering why we're fat and have heart disease. Maybe the FDA can tell us.
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Review: "Prickly pear cactus candy is definitely a favorite sweet of mine! My godparents would bring me back the cactus shaped ones whenever they traveled from their Arizona home back to Seattle for the summer seasons. These jellies instantly squish when you take the first bite and they’re mouthwatering." - Bora
Val 9 months ago
Of course not. Totally normal thing for humans to be eating. [?]
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Joanne Earle 9 months ago
This candy is soooooo good. I never let myself buy it cause I'll eat the whole box.
Review: "Was super excited when I ordered for a interesting date snack. N can’t wait to try each snack. When we received it we sat in bed anticipating the flavors we would receive knowing it was random. Imagine our surprise. When we realize there was one of each one in our box.
It is the little things in life that make a person smile." - Jordan
Damned_Cat 9 months ago
I've had some game meat jerky/meat stick snacks and they all just tasted like smoke and spices. There was no real difference compared to plain old beef sticks.
Mark Alexander 9 months ago
None of those are exotic. All of them are domestically farmed.
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Hannah 9 months ago
I think I'd be a bit sad if someone bought me sticks of processed meat for a 'date snack, no matter how weird and wonderful the flavours!
Lily bloom 9 months ago
Thats nice, dear, but it sounds like that reveiwer and their person do like that sort of thing so maybe just share your opinion with those who might give you gifts or share food with you.
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Review: "I was looking all over for this for a while, it's refreshing. Love having this super cold and the texture, how they just pop in your mouth. I eat is as a snack with Nigori sake and a bit of soy sauce mixed with wasabi and rice vinegar." - ctG
#5
Move Over Kale Chips, There's A New Snack In Town. Dried Okra Is Ready To Redefine Your Definition Of "Crunch" And "I Can't Believe I'm Eating This"
Review: "Very good and crunchy with a hint of sweet 😋" - Karrington
JuniorCJ82 9 months ago
I can get these for a third of that price at two different grocery stores.
st4x2gt974 9 months ago
I love this. Get it every time I go back to Charleston. They also carry it at Sprouts.
#6
Unleash Your Inner Beast With Epic Bars Animal Bars, The Animal-Inspired Protein Bars That Are A Snack On The Wild Side
Review: "My husband and son love this product. They like the flavor and the ingredients." - Chrissie T
Itsmeagain 9 months ago
What an excellent review, Chrissie T.....you've told us everything we need to know, except.......what flavour? What ingredients?
#7
Prepare For A Brain-Freeze Paradox With Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt, Rewriting The Laws Of Frozen Desserts For A Treat That Defies All Things Melt-Y
Review: "Tastes like powdered coffee creamer to me, but that's exactly what it's supposed to taste like. The price is correct for the size. Love this product." - BillyBob
Bec 9 months ago
Is this like 'astronaut' ice cream. I begged my mom to buy me some at a museum as a kid, she was right, it was a waste of money
BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
lol, I had the exact same experience at the Air and Space Museum in Washington DC.
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《¤Pookie¤》 9 months ago
So it's just astronaut ice cream? I buy that all the time at Universal Studios
Lily bloom 9 months ago
Wonky wonka? Witty wonka? Wooly wonka? Winky wonka? Wendy wonka?
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Justme Again 9 months ago
Seems to me part of the pleasure in eating ice cream is that it melts.
Review: "So yummy !😋 definitely ordering Again such a tasty snack especially for those who are doing keto or watching their protein intake.goes perfectly with lemon and tapatío (even better with Valentina 😆)" - Sara lopez
Brace your taste buds as we venture deeper into the realm of questionable snacking decisions. Our next batch of finds challenges everything you thought you knew about acceptable flavor combinations, proving that sometimes the most memorable bites come from the most unexpected sources. Whether you're a seasoned snack explorer or just curious about life on the wild side, these treats demand both courage and an open mind.
Review: "I’m deficient in iron and have pica cravings. This edible chalk has that crunch and powder texture that I was craving. It tastes just how I imagined it to, like chalk and doesn’t have any real taste, so if you are looking for something with flavor or tasty, this is not it. It came packaged nicely and in tact. Six rectangular shaped chalk pieces. Nice and white, no yellow streaks. Tried one straight out of the package and it satisfied. Crunchy with the powdery texture after biting." - Vera64
BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
Yeah, I could see marketing a non-toxic chalk for young kids that might take a bite out of their toys. But I can't imagine a whole lot of people have a desire to go eating chalk.
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Michael Largey 9 months ago
As a math teacher, I was always writing stuff on the blackboard. Little did I know that someday I might be eating my words.
Kelly H. Wilder 9 months ago
My son was extremely, nearly lethally, calcium deficient. Some of his hospital discharge instructions were essentially to eat lots of chalk. OK, actually they were to eat 5 maximum strength Tums tablets 5 times a day (waking, meals, and bedtime). Since Tums and chalk are the same thing (calcium carbonate), we sometimes laugh about eating chalk.
Lily bloom 9 months ago
Our high school science teacher would eat chalk as a demontration. Sitting in the front row was not fun as he continued teaching while spraying chalk spittle all over our desks
#10
This Is A Flavor Explosion That Bites Back! Pop The Top And Unleash The Spicy Canned Crawfish, Just Be Ready For That Lingering After-Burn
Review: "Seasoned very well, didn’t think it would be that spicy but I most definitely will order again." - chelsea
Alicia M Goodner 9 months ago
Before reading and not having looked closely... I thought : Sliced tomatoes... Sigh
Kabuki Kitsune 9 months ago
Eh... I've tried these. Doesn't taste very good. Plus, it's lacking the heads, so you can't suck them for added flavor.
Charlotte Jones 9 months ago
These are Chinese crawfish. Buy Louisiana crawfish frozen. We would never can crawfish tails🤦🏻♀️
#11
Brace Yourself For Lip-Puckering Pandemonium With Blue Raspberry Gushers Extremely Sour, A Snack That's Not Afraid To Turn Your Face Inside Out In The Name Of Flavor
Review: "Perfect amount of sour and sweet! Better than anything I’ve tried off TikTok! Trust me you will want to buy these!" - Gina B.
《¤Pookie¤》 9 months ago
That looks delicious as someone who loves blue raspberry and sour candies
#12
Because Your Taste Buds Deserve A Plot Twist, Ketchup Flavored Sugar Candy Is Here, Serving Up Sweet And Savory Chaos With Every Bizarre Bite
Review: "My boss really enjoyed these candies. He is a ketchup connoisseur and he was thrilled to receive it 😁" - Hallee
Sally Moen 9 months ago
Some of the bizarre candy flavors at Archie McPhee don't live up to the label, but this one does. Perfect for your Canadian friends
I_imagine_even_worse_w***s 9 months ago
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Review: "I've been seeing these everywhere and just HAD to try them! I mean…an excuse to play with food? I'm IN! Anyway, these are smooth and not at all sticky on the outside. [...] Tastes like artificial mango and is sweet and tangy...more sweet. The peel is more tough, like a gummy bear. It too, is sweet and tangy…with the artificial mango flavor. I hear more people say they like the center but I actually prefer the flavor of the peel. Anyway, these are so fun! Having to peel them takes time too so you're less inclined to eat so many, quickly. You should definitely give them a try though, at least once!" - Sara
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Review: "This was our first time trying these kits and it was so much fun to make and eat. Made it with the kids (6 and 8). Flavor is pretty sweet and ok, kids loved it though. Directions easy and clear. Just need scissors and water. All measuring, mixing tools, and props were provided." - Laura
Review: "I love skittles so I just had to try these. They are so good! My favorite texture is crunch and these are perfect. You get the initial crunch then if you suck on them they kind of disintegrate in your mouth" - melyssa berta
Bec 9 months ago
These have been everywhere at our farmer's markets and holiday pop-up shops. The Skittles are good, didn't care for Peeps
Nuku Nyara 9 months ago
My hubs loves the Skittles ones as well. His SIL started making them. It's harder for me to find the sugar free ones unless I buy them online. I'm diabetic 😿
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Review: "So, i got these as a joke for "rations" while playing D&D. I'm odd and like props from time to time. Anyways, they just add that fun twist that makes the game WAAAAAAY more fun. I will be buying more in the future and getting some as gifts." - Dasbrunner
BrunoVI 9 months ago
"Well why don't you move into more conventional areas of confectionery, like praline or lime cream; a very popular flavor I'm led to understand. (superintendent enters) I mean look at this one, 'cockroach cluster', (superintendent exits) 'anthrax ripple'. What's this one, 'spring surprise'?"
The flavor adventure escalates with selections that push the boundaries of conventional snacking even further. Each upcoming item represents a bold step away from the familiar, inviting brave palates to explore territories where few taste buds have dared to venture. Because sometimes the best snacking stories start with "you won't believe what I just tried."
#17
Breakfast Just Jumped From The Griddle To The Candy Jar With Pancakes And Maple Syrup Jelly Belly Offering A Sweet Reimagining Of The Morning Meal, One Tiny Bean At A Time
Review: "My son wanted to try these. I tried one and yes, they taste just like pancakes with maple syrup!" - Crystal Enos
Review: "Had to get this. Bought it and hid it in my friend's studio. He loved it and said it tastes pretty good. I mean come on, it's spicy cougar mix!!!" - Dave Donnelly
Review: "These had just the right amount of saucy humor for a lady's wine and cheese get together. Even the husband's got in the act. I'd buy them again!" - Little Margaret
#20
Your Taste Buds May Be Confused, But Your Snack Game Will Be Legendary With Dill Pickle Cashews
Review: "The flavor is very good. I love pickles and cashews, so I loved these. It was hard not to eat the whole bag in one sitting." - J.A.
Beth Wheeler 9 months ago
Why did they have to ruin really good nuts by putting that c**p on them? 🤮
Review: "This was the unexpected hit of the party! There's more than one version of the song to play and (huge surprise) the candy was delicious! If your birthday boy or girl is into novelty gifts I'd move this to the top of the list." - LBD
Sally Moen 9 months ago
Isn't this an idea from the 1960's film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? The candy was a fruit-flavored whistle pop called Toot Sweet.
Joanne Earle 9 months ago
We had whistle pops in the late 70s which were more like the CCBB toot sweets. The eatable tweetable treat!
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Kelly H. Wilder 9 months ago
Whistle pops were my favorite candy when I was a kid, but because I tend to be annoying we didn't get them very often.
#22
For Those Who Claim To Be "Open-Minded" About Food: Dig Into A Dried Tarantula, Because Sometimes You Need To Embrace The Eight-Legged Protein Source To Truly Live On The Edge
Review: "Awesome. I took this out during a BBQ and my nephews were loving it! We all ate some of it. Nice size spider." - Michael S.
This is weird, right? RIGHT?! Just add this to the long list of 23 pieces of nightmare fuel we found on Amazon.
Je souhaite 9 months ago
LOL ahhh people consume spiders in their sleep sometimes also in food that is often not properly fumigated just because you don't see them does not mean they are not close by we are never more than a few feet away from spiders
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BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
I've never had dried spider. But I've even BBQ'd tarantula, and it was pretty good. Kind of a nutty smokey flavor. 7/10 would eat again.
Review: "Okayyy so I got these for the “cursed” value, and went into it thinking it’d be cheesy…. but was actually really good! No cheese flavour just like a floral fruity flavour. I don’t know can pin the flavour of the mystery fruit though. I have one more box left and intend to really focus on the taste so I can update this review and tell you what fruit flavour it is." - Siren Gentry
Val 9 months ago
Right? If it doesn't taste like cheese, then you're eating noodle shaped candy.
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Kise Miarse 9 months ago
If they'd gone with the cheese flavor, it might have worked out. We got these Japanese cheesecake flavor mochi that, to our surprise, were made with cheese powder. Tasted similar to cheddar. Worked shockingly well with the sweet and strawberry.
Sally Moen 9 months ago
I'd like to try the Mac & cheese ice cream but it's in high demand and always sold out
Heir of Durin 9 months ago
My son got a box of these as a joke from his grandparents. They actually weren’t bad. Wouldn’t buy them on my own, but they’re edible.
#24
Get Ready To Embrace Your Inner Wizard With The Harry Potter Candy Pack For A Trip To Honeydukes, Minus The Floo Powder And The Awkward Encounters With He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named
Review: "Great for a Harry Potter fan." - Mike
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Gustav Gallifrey 9 months ago
I'm fairly sure that some of these things violate the 1929 Geneva Convention. Or the UN Charter of Human Rights. Or something.
Joanne Earle 9 months ago
I buy these every now and then for the collectible card, but the candy's not really that good.
#25
Unleash A Rainbow Of Sugary Joy With A Bag Of Unicorn Farts To Bring A Whimsical And Unexpected Delight To Your Snacking Game
Review: "Who doesn’t like cotton candy? It’s amazing!!!" - Smith Cooper
Dawn Marie 9 months ago
They even have books called: Farting Adventures Fairy the Farting Unicorn: A Story About a Unicorn Who Farts AND Unicorn Coloring And Activity Book Of Funny Farts And Poops: Joke Book for Kids. I guess there is just no class in the world anymore. What are we teaching our kids?
#26
Quench Your Thirst For Quirky Concoctions With Pickle Soda Pop, Daring You To Dive Into A Briny Beverage That's Either A Stroke Of Genius Or A Recipe For Regret
Review: "It has that fizziness like soda. So literally a pickle soda." - Fanci Randolph
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