Artists, manufacturers and builders alike are experimenting with non-traditional materials that brings them positively stunned and sometimes confused reactions—food. From coffee bean braille menus by Starbucks to edible fashion by Korean artist Yeonju Sung, these products stretch the boundaries of what is and what isn’t supposed to be edible.
Another brilliant invention that exemplifies food serving a function, would be the edible spoons made of corn. Lindor had a similar concept with its chocolate spoons, which could be used flavor coffee while stirring.
Designer lollipops that look like intricate glass decorations show off immaculate design that focuses on precision and detail. Food is made appealing and decorative, which is definitely a selling factor.
Food is also incorporated in art forms, buildings and even furniture. Of course these items are not completely practical, but they serve as reminders that such non-traditional works may be appetizing to consumers in more than one way.
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16 Neat Edible Creations
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Confectionary Weapon Exhibits
These Cake Gun Sculptures by Scott Hove are Part of 'Guns & Ecstasy'
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Mythical Creature Cakes
The Unicorn Cake is so Real You Can Almost Taste It
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Fruit-Decaying Infographics
'A Matter of Life and Death' Showcases How Long Fruit Lasts
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Realistic Designer Lollipops
These Custom Candies Are Edible Realistic Images
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Elegant Edible Couture
You May Work up an Appetite Looking at the Wearable Foods Series
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Tasty Edible Interiors
The New Scott Hove ‘Cakeland’ Exhibit is Sugary Sweet
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Tasty Flavorful Edible Spoons
These Dipping Spoons by Triangle Tree are 100% Digestible
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Edible Athlete Bust Campaigns
Subway's Jarvis Jones Food Sculpture is the Ultimate Sports Tribute
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Coffee Bean Braille Menus
Strabucks Created a Braille Menu for Blind Customers Out of Coffee Beans
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Tofu-Made Seating
Leonardo Talarico's TOFU Chair is Made of Completely Edible Material
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Breakfast Cereal Scenery
'Cerealism' by Ernie Button Creates Landscapes with Breakfast Food
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Seaweed Accentuated Lamps
Nir Meiri's Lights Uses Materials of the Sea to Redefine Lighting Chic
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Candy-Filled Wizard Games
Fans of the World of Potter Will Get a Treat from This Board Game
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Cute Edible Jewelry
The Q-Pot Cafe Offers Tasty Jeweled Designs That Will Tickle Your Taste Buds
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Chocolate Craftsmanship Campaigns
Mike Watt Creates Art with the Last 50 Kit Kat White Bars
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Delicious Literary Jello
Sweet Letters Educates with Your Favorite Gelatine Snack
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Lusciously Painted Pouts
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Fascinating Food Artography
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Quirky Food Artistry
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Chocofied Bonbon Baking
This Candy Bar Cake is a Succulent Medley of Recognizable Treats
Chocolate Balloon Bowls
Cathy Wu Makes Inflatable Candy Containers an Easy Excercise
Spooky Surrealist Illustrations
Spunky Zoe Creates Unforgettable and Scary Artwork
Indulgent Cake Hotels
The World's First Cake Hotel Has Opened in London
3D-Printed Food
Janne Kytannen's Concept Introduces Cutting-Edge Manufacturing to Meal Preparation
Sweetly Illustrated Branding
ICA Gott Liv Packaging Illustrates What Makes a Healthy Lifestyle
Studded Legume Photography
Artist Scott Young Gives Nutricious Food a Punk Rock Edge
Sugar-Structured Jewelry
The DreamPushers Candy Collection Will Tantalize Your Taste Buds
Food Sculpture Charity Projects
San Francisco Canstruction Helps Hungry People in Need
Edible Baking Plates
The Rollware Rolling Pin Lets You Make Scrumptious Kitchenware Designs
Exceptionally Chromatic Desserts
The Rainbow Bright Cupcakes Feature an Assortment of Colors
Artistic Drunken Jellies
Have a Bite of Tasteful Art with the Jello Americans Jello Shots
Playful Food Sculptures
Carl Kleiner's Cafe M Beirut Series is Deliciously Adorable
Brain Food Sculptures
Sara Asnaghi Creates Delicious and Mindful Works of Art
6,000 Calorie Candies
These Giant Gummy Candy Characters Are More Than You Can Chew
Compact Accessible Cooktops
The Prometheus Stove Promotes Ease of Use and Culinary Independence
Rolling Food Sculptures
Nir Adar Makes Sphere-Shaped Edible Artworks
Scary Cake Monsters
Cakeland is a World of Sweets Protected by Cake Dragons
Braille Burgers
Fast Food Chain Wimpy Passes a Message to Visually Impaired Customers
Gangster Dietary Blogs
Thug Kitchen Keeps it Real with Healthy Foods and Delicious Recipes
Ultra-Thin Invisibility Cloaks
Scientists Created an Invisibility Cloak Right Out of Harry Potter
Adjustable Office Illuminators
The EDI Desk Lamp Can Be Reconfigured to Best Suit Your Workstation
Architectural Scaffolding Lights
The Construction Floor Lamp Design is Industrially Appealing
Organic Industrial Illuminators
Mandelier Lights Combine Manufactured Materials into Natural Forms
Crochet Cuisine
This Knitted Food Art by Thomas C Chung is Delightfully Delectable
Attitude-Changing Chocolate Ads
The Kit Kat Ad Campaign Shows the True Value of a Break
Glass Weaponry Structures
'Lampworked' is a Striking Series of Fragile Glass Guns
Edible-Inspired iPhone Skins
Suetake Sample Cases are Made from Hyperreal Food Sculptures
Aerial Novel-Based Memes
The Public Pottering Images Recreate Classic Harry Potter Scenes
Smiling Faux Mammal Desserts
The Easy Little Pandas Treats Feature Animal Faces
Imprinted Legume Holders
These MADtastic Bowls are a Quirky Way to Store Your Vegetables
Edible Jewelry
Dried Fruit Rings Are Nutritious and Fashionable
Death-Defying Wizardly Jewelry
The Deathly Hallows Necklace is for the Devoted Harry Potter Fans
Edible Phones
The Melting Chocolate Motif Mobile Phone is a Treat to the Eyes
Cultural Chocolatiers
These Japanese Kit Kat Bars will Satisfy your Hunger for New Sweet Tastes
Fruit Pastry Accessories
This Q-Pot Banana Cupcake Necklace is Super Adorable
Rubber Band Night Lights
The Delta Lamp by Malet Thibaut Features a Customizable Rubber Band Shade
Inedible Food Accessories
Jewelry Chefs Concoct Wearable Treats You'll Want to Eat
Fruit Inspired Office Essentials
The Fruits Block by Ko. Machiyama is Refreshingly Clever
DIY Spiked Berry Edibles
The Brit & Co. Raspberry Pudding Bites are Made for the Mature Palate
Realistic Faux Food Art
The Stephanie Herr Food Sculptures are Obscurely Appetizing
Sliceable Snack Cartons
Shake It Up Smoothie Packaging Compartmentalizes its Constituents
Eerily Icy Installations
The Baptiste Debombourg Aérial Serves as a Reminder of History
Realistic Crochet Foods
Kate Jenkins Knits Colorfully Soft Meals from Yarn
Smart Fingerless Mittens
The Etre ‘Touchy' Gloves are Compatible with Devices
Rave-Ready Abstract Artwork
'Unweave the Rainbow' is a Curation of Weird Neons
Illuminated Arboreal Decor
Create a Magical Forest-Themed Room with Tree Branch Lighting
Fantasy Dessert Art
These 'Alice in Wonderland' Cake Designs are Creatively Unique
Faux Fishy Desserts
These Sushi Cupcakes by Brit & Co. are Simply Adorable
Fruity Flash Drives
This Banana USB Stick Features a Scrumptiously Fun Design
Nerdy Victorian Jewelry
Geek Cameos Fuses TV Geeks into Classic Elegant Accessories
Slow-Mo Jello Throws
ModernistCuisine's Slow Motion Jello Throws Make Gelatin Hypnotizing
Bearded Biscuit Branding (UPDATE)
Caveman Cookies Packaging Got a Grooming by Kristina Filler
Crowdsourced Candy Bar Flavors
Kit Kat 'Choose a Chunky Champion' Asks You to Pick a Favorite
Tasty Flavorful Edible Spoons
These Dipping Spoons by Triangle Tree are 100% Digestible
Foodtastic Raindrops
Linda Lundgre Arranges Food in Colors
Geeky Gamer Tie Adornments
These Tie Clips from the Little Saint Are a Pop Culture Dream Come True
3D Print Weaponry Documentaries
The VICE Click.Print.Gun. Film Tracks the Future of Firearms
Scrumptious Candy Getaways
The Chocolate Boutique Hotel is a Delicious Dream Come True
Eerie Artificial Family Photos
'Happy Inside' by Amy Lombard Captures Personal Moments at IKEA
Clear Square Block Lighting
The ToFU Table Lamp is Stunningly Ghostly and Artistic
Insect-Killing Guns
The BUG-A-SALT is a Solution to Kill Bugs in a Non-Toxic Way
Gilded Figurine Furnishings
Brazilian Baroque References Antiques with Jumbled Modern Knickknacks
Weapon-Converted Instruments
Imagine by Pedro Reyes Sends a Musical Message About Warfare
Literary-Inspired Sweets
These Strange Halloween Treats Revive Salted Tears and Cubed Earwax
Delicious Dessert Art
'Midnight Cravings' from Scott French Features Forbidden Late-Night Snacks
Intricately Assembled Cuisine
The Geometric Food Art Keeps Food in Perfect Shape
Sketched City Wrappers
Kit Kat Cities Packaging Features Doodles of Three Marvellous Metropolises
Portable Gelatin Shooters
The Spiked Jel Shots from Party Star are Convenient
Fresh Fruit Footwear
The Messeca Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Rich, Ripe and Ready-to-Wear
Edible Cartoon Art
The Snow White Apple Images Make Us Want to Take a Bite
Fixture-Implanted Furnishings
The Lamp + Collection Merges Illuminators and Living Room Furniture
Retro Jello Lighting
These BootsNGus Lamps are an Illuminating Blast from the Past
Magical Sports Photo Memes
The New Quidditch Photo Meme is a Magical Sports Delight
Sightless Sightseeing Spectacles
These Braille Sight Glasses Convert Scenery into Braille
Spiritual Junk Food Art
My Body is a Temple Uses Mandalas Made Out of Unhealthy Comestibles
Fast Food Art Galleries
Burger King Partners with Damien Hirst on 'Flame Grilled Painting'
Ombre Floating Chandeliers
Nao Tamura Creates a Glass Lamp Inspired by the Venetian Cityscape
Wizardly Sport Cake Pops
Snitch Cake Pops are Delectable Treats For Wizards and Moguls Alike
Dotted Smartphone Designs
Shikun Sun's DrawBraille Phone is a Conceptual Cell for the Sightless
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Recipes
Ice Sabers: The Star Wars Cookbook is Galactically Delicious
Labyrinthine Shadow Lights
The Notch Pendant Lamp Design Casts Intricate Patterns on the Ground
Wordplay Candy Advertisements
M&M’S Decides to Make a Play of Words for its Latest Campaign
Patriotic Gelatin Goodies
These 'Stained Glass Jello' Creations are Perfect for the Fourth of July
Macabre Machine Gun Art
Bruce Mahalski's Bone Artwork Gun is Made of Animal Bones
Circus-Inspired Party Treats
The Disney Family Fun Balloon Cupcakes are Visually Appealing
Boozy Ice Cream Candies
These Alcoholic Dippin’ Dots are Fun and a Little Dangerous
Frosty Beverage Mixers
The Zoku Slush and Shake Maker is Fast and Easy to Use
Tweet-Activated Paintball Guns
The PaintBot Fires Every Time It's Mentioned on Twitter
Jiggly Dessert Blogs
'My Jello Americans' Would Get a Seal of Approval from Bill Cosby
Tofu-Making Devices
This At-Home Kit Lets You Make All the Tofu You Desire
Mythical Beast Slippers
These Unicorn Slippers from ThinkGeek Make Great Hoof Covers
Spider-Inspired Art
Scott Hove Rope Work Creates Fantastic Web
Luminescent Edible Jelly
This G&T Jelly Will Make an Intriguing Midnight Treat
Smart Snack Marketing
In Japanese, ‘Kit Kat' Sounds Just Like ‘Good Luck'
Braille-Transcribing Scanners
The Money Identifier Makes Blind Bill-Paying Descrete
Mythical Fairytale Disguises
The Fred Flare Magic Unicorn Mask Encourages Make Believe
Braille-Infused Phones
LG Touch Allows Users to Feel Clothing Material While Shopping Online
DIY Confectionery Cookers
The Cotton Candy Hard Drive Concept is Made with Tech Products
SpongeBob Chairs
The Yu-Ying Wu Breathing Chair Wins Red Dot's International Design Award
Mythical Meat Cut Charts
This Meat Cut Diagram Of a Unicorn Looks Disturbingly Delicious
Edible Cocoa Weapons
These Chocolate Guns Can Help You Melt Away Your Sorrows
Funky Fruit Loungers
These Hudson Industries Bean Bag Chairs Emulate Some of Our Favorite Fruits
Caramelized Tofu Recipes
These Vegetarian Options Are Delicious Fine Dining Dishes
Pie-Inspired Cupcakes
The Key Lime Cupcakes Will Put You in Vacation Mode
Candy-Filled Wizard Games
Fans of the World of Potter Will Get a Treat from This Board Game
DIY Fast Food
Jaime Neely Discusses How Fast Food at Home is Completely Accessible
Delicate Dessert Art
Marina Abramovic's Volano Flambe is an Artistic Foray into Food
Mouthwatering Melon Shooters
These Watermelon Basil Martini Jelly Shots are Delish
Retro Wooden Shotguns
The Bandit Guns Stun Opponents with an Onslaught of Burning Rubber
Zombie Baking Accessories
These Undead Fred Cookie Cutters Make For a Spooky Snack
Bourbon-Spiked Cocktail Sweets
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby with These Mint Julep Cookies
Metallic Superhero Cakes
This Korean Iron Man Cake Fights Evil and Looks Delicious
Massive Macaron Cakes
The Westin St. Francis Pays Tribute to the Parisian Confection in a Big Way
Obsessed Fan Marriages
Anthony Albano’s Custom Made Quidditch Set is for All Occasions
Sightless Adhesive Aids
Braille Tape Helps the Blind Organize Easier
Tofu Meat Beverages
The Vegan-Friendly Tofurky and Gravy Soda from Jones Soda
Vegan Typography
Jean-Maxime Landry's Typo Tofu Makes Eating Tasteless Cubes Fun Again
Snack-Categorizing Contraptions
The Candy Sorting Machine Separates Your Sweets According to Color
Spring Blossom Chocolates
The Green Tea Cherry Kit Kat Bar Says Goodbye to Winter
Sightless Literary Devices
The Braille App Brings Touchscreen Technology to the Visually Impaired
Movie Countdown Mashups
This Mashup from Supercut Videos Uses Movie Clips to Count Down from 50
Handy Thumbtack Guns
The Pin Point Pushpin Applicator Makes Composing Corkboards More Efficient
Edible Jewelry
Christophe Roussel's Macaroon Necklace Is a Tasty Treat
Wizard-Inspired Drinks
The Harry Potter Mixology Series Offers Goblet of Fire Cocktail Concoctions
Organic Operating Systems
These Jello Computers Could Interface With You Someday
Towering Food Sculptures
The Artwork of Dirk Staschke is Deceptively Delicious
CEO Food Sculptures
The Steve Jobs Cheese Head Gives New Meaning to the Term 'Big Cheese'
Avian Holiday Pastries
These Easter Nests from Psycho Donuts Are Made of Deliciousness
Whimsical Wordplay Desserts
The Life’s a Batch I Love Ewe Cookies Have a Double Meaning
Fiery Tofu Squares
This Olives for Dinner Recipe Features a Tasty Kick of Sriracha
Savory Chia Puddings
This Run Hard Eat Clean Snack is a Healthier Way to Enjoy Dessert
Vegetarianism Trend Report
Learn About the Significance of Green Consumption
Food-Formed Fingerprints
Kevin Van Aelst Makes Playing With Your Food Pretty