Though the concept of deceptive delectables may be confusing at first, it really is quite simple and surprisingly common. Deceptive delectables are foods that look like something they aren't, or something that looks like food, but is in fact inedible.
This compilation of deceptive delectables ranges from edible handbags to papercraft meals and will have you playing with your food.
Implications - The rise in popularity of gastronomy and the accessibility of haute cuisine has inspired culinary artists to rethink food presentation. Deceptive ad campaigns, hybrid foods and innovative packaging designs that transform food into edible works of art are just some of the creative manifestations that reflect our epicurean culture.
30 Deceptive Delectables
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Dinner Plate Portraits
Photographer Marcel Van Der Vlugt Puts Food on Faces
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Utensil Tortilla Chips
Spoonachos by Denis Bostandzic are Made to Shovel Delectable Nachos Better
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Edible Fashion Accessories
Fulvio Bonavia Creates a Tasteful Collection of Photos
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Shocking Breakfast Foods
Man Discovers a Used Tampon in his Cereal
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Shiny Metallic Foods
Edible Bling Spray Turns Everything to Gold
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Tasty Couture Books
'A Matter of Taste' by Fulvio Bonavia is Fashionably Appetizing
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Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
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Mini-Me Morsels
DIY 'Cupcake' Cupcake Toppers are Trippy Dessert Doppelgangers
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Wearable Cuisines
Eat What You Wear With Emily Crane Haute Edible Couture
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Junk Food Vegetables
The Baby Carrots Campaign Aims to Help Kids Eat Healthier
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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Tasty Typographic Meals
German Burger King Advertising Campaign Serves Typeburgers
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Edible Cheesy Billboards
The Prudence Staite Virgin Mobile Campaign Uses 10 Types of Cheese
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Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient Way
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Cuisine Phone Sleeves
The iPhone 4 Food Cases Look Real Enough to Eat
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Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
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Canned Food Kermits
Annual International 'Canstruction' Food Drive Returns
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Rockstar Pastry Portraits
Rolling Scones is a Baked Good Homage to Rock Royalty
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Tasty Food Peripherals
Satisfy Your Burger Craving With the Hamburger USB Memory Stick
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Gruesome DIY Goodies
Blood Slide Candy in Honor of the 'Dexter' Season Premiere
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Blended Burger Brews
The Jamba Juice Cheeseburger Chill Smoothie Ad Will Make You Cringe
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Tasty Origami Eats
This Papercraft Breakfast by Paper Donut is an Inedible Treat
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Sugary Bacon Treats
Satisfy Your Food Cravings with the Chocolate-Covered Bacon Skewers
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Breakfast Hamburgers
The Pop Tart Quarter Pounder is a Sugar and Beef Infusion
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Pork-Flavored Caffeine
Boca Java Makes Maple Bacon Coffee for Meat Lovers
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Booze Fritters
Mark Zamble Creates Deep-Fried Beer Pockets
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Breakfast Body Washes
This Bacon Soap is Guaranteed to Keep You Awake in the Mornings
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Meal-Inspired Rings
Wear Your Lunch on Your Finger with the Series 3 Drive on Thru Rings
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Porky Celeb Portraits
The Bacon Kevin Bacon Statue Will Raise Money for Charity
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Coffee Cup Biofuel
University of Manitoba Microbiologists Turn Tim Hortons Cups Into Ethanol
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Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Charcuterie Advent Calendars
Hickory Farms' Countdown to Christmas Shares Sweet & Savory Snacks
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Chocolate Cheese Truffles
Velveets and Compartés Created Shell-Shaped "TruffVels"
Meal-Inspired Popcorn Snacks
Gousto's Popcorn Line Captures the Flavors or Curry, Roasts & Pizza
Upcycled Ingredient Ice Creams
Salt & Straw's Upcycled Foods Series Rescues Wasted Food
Edible Ice Cream Spoons
The Ministop Edible Spoon Offers an Alternative to Disposable Utensils
Fashion House Chip Bags
Balenciaga Presents Its Own Branded Premium Snack Bags
Visually Stimulating Pastries
Lysée Bakery Boasts Chef Eunji Lee's Breathtaking Desserts
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
Edible Clog Charms
Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Film-Themed Cookbooks
A24's Scrounging Cookbook Takes Cues from Unusual Movie Meals
Edible PSA Cookies
DiagnostiCookies Educate People on the Signs of Melanoma
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Chocolate Chess Sets
Compartés Created a Luxurious, Edible Chess Set for Chocolate Lovers
Luxury-Inspired Chocolate Campaigns
The Toblerone 'Never Square' Campaign Takes a Cheeky Approach
Edible Snack Skins
Foodberry Creates Edible, Plant-Based Coatings Inspired by Fruit Skins & Peels
Business-Oriented Dessert Mixes
Nestlé Professional Debuts the New Milkybar and Aero Dessert Mixes
Upcycled Dried Fruit Snacks
The Ugly Company Boats Healthy Recipes That Curb Food Waste, as Well
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Non-Dairy Ice Cream Novelties
Eclipse Bonbons are Decadent, Chef-Crafted Plant-Based Bites
CPG-Inspired Ice Creams
The Ice Cream Project by Anya Hindmarch Features Flavors Like Frozen Peas
Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes
Wholegreen Bakery Cooks up the Cardboard Cake
Eco-Friendly Consumable Packaging
This Biodegradable Composite Packaging is Transparent and Edible
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Vegan Charcuterie Kits
C’est Lä Vé's Variety Charcuterie Packs Share Snackable Samples
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
Illusory Yogurt Billboards
Müller Yogurt is Relaunching a 90s Favorite with a Gen Z Twist
Elevated Condiment Pop-Ups
Ennismore & the Kraft Heinz Company are Sharing a Taste of Heinz 57
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Lobster-Shaped Chocolates
Bixby Chocolate's Chocolate Lobsters Turn Dinner into Dessert
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Mini Frozen French Pastries
Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Frozen Mini Beignets are Easy to Enjoy
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Elote-Flavored Macaroni Meals
Mexican Street Food Inspired Goodles' New Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
TV Tray-Inspired Ice Creams
The Hungry Dad Father’s Day Tray is a Deceptive Dessert
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Multifunctional Cardboard QSR Packaging
McDonald's and Leo Burnett Unveil the Tablebag
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Soft Serve Croissants
Evana Patisserie & Cafe's Decadent Dessert is a French-Asian Fusion
Sustainable Food Material Sneakers
ID.Eight Brings 90s-Inspired Sneakers with Food Materials
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Crunchy Dessert-Flavored Candies
Skittles Desserts Capture the Tastes of Classic Treats
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Cheese Expert Guide Books
'Madame Fromage's Adventures in Cheese' is Educational and Informative
Cheesy Soup Dumplings
Souplings are a First-of-Their-Kind Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumpling
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Indulgent Plant-Based Patties
Impossible Foods' Indulgent Burger Patties are Bold and Gourmet
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
No-Nonsense Snack Puffs
FFups Makes "Not Healthy Tasty Tubes"
Croissant-Shaped Pastas
Crocchi Boasts a Novel Form & Freshness-Preserving Packaging
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Candid Celebration Campaigns
Edible's "There's an edible for That" Celebrates Even Awkward Moments
S'mores-Themed Dessert Ranges
Maud Borup is Launching New Desserts This Spring
Truffle-Stuffed Chocolate Bars
Alter Eco's Truffle Thins Share Indulgence with Organic Ingredients
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Food-Themed Candy Products
The Kraft Heinz Gummy Snack Pack is Fruit-Flavored
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
AI-Powered Recipe Generators
Crooked Recipes Uses AI to Craft Custom-Tailored Ingredient Recipes
Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
L’Original Macaron Ice Cream is a Handheld Dairy Dessert
Rebranded Snack Packaging
Graze Debuts a New Brand Identity for Easier Identification on Shelves
Artisanal Mom-Approved Chocolates
The Mother’s Day 16-Piece Truffle Collection is Indulgent
Over-the-Top Easter Desserts
Serendipity3 & PEEPS Teamed Up to Create an Easter Beverage
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Multi-Textured Stuffed Snacks
Rivals' Dual-Texture Snacks are Powered by Pea Protein
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates
Inspired by Wonka, Caviar Created a Chocolate iPhone 15 Pro Max
Broken Biscuit Snacks
Morinaga's Imperfect Moonlight Cookies are Cracked and Crescent-Shaped
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Southern Chef Frozen Foods
Delicious Eats by Kardea Brown are Arriving at Walmart
Delectable Plant-Based Bacons
The 'NoBacon 2.0' Strips Look, Taste and Cook Like Real Bacon
Pot-Style French Desserts
Petit Pot is Introducing Three New Dessert Flavors
Unconventional Handcrafted Pastas
Giadzy Pasta Comes in Eight Unusual Shapes
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Corn Bread Chocolate Bar is a Decadent Seasonal Treat
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Chocolate Cheese Treats
VELVEETA and Compartés Chocolatier Debut a Chocolate Cheese Truffle
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
Kraft Mac Has Just Launched Some Unexpected Halloween Gummy Candies
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
Edible Flower Crackers
Flouwer Co.'s Artisanal Crackers Instantly Elevate Charcuterie Boards
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Grab-and-Go Charcuterie Cups
Volpi Snack Cups Perfectly Fit a Car's Cup Holder
Plant-Based Cheese Campaigns
The Daiya Fromage Forgery Campaign is Dupe Culture-Inspired
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Elegantly Packaged Perfume Fragrances
Commodity Boasts the Velvet Expressive Perfume on Scentbird
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Cheesecake-Filled Mexican Pastries
Del Real's Churro Cheesecake Tamales Combines 3 Treats in 1
Convenience Store Condiment Collections
The Cottage Delight Convenience Range is Accessible
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
Burger King's Confusing Times Campaign is Made with DAVID Madrid
Fine Art-Covered Chocolates
m cacao artbars Have a Handcrafted Recipe Made with Real Foods
Indulgent Cinema Screenings
'Indulgent with Gü' Brings Layered Desserts to Magic Mike's Last Dance
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy Partnered for Halloween Candies
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Jelly-Filled Chocolate Egg Candies
Dexters Dynaegg Blends Tastes, Textures and Ingredients
Extra Indulgent Ice Creams
This Perry's Ice Cream Line Encourage People to Treat Themselves
Edible Wreath Kits
The California Cheese Wreath Kit Comes Together with Nuts, Fruit & Crackers
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Sustainable Imperfect Groceries
Spud Delivers Unique Foods to the Homes of Eco-Conscious Consumers
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Snack Sharing Books
Welch's Delightful Storybook is a Lesson in Shared Snacking
Indian Cuisine-Inspired QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Desi Menu is Arriving in India
Rebranded Snack Pastries
Entenmann's Minis Have Been Rebranded to Baker's Delights
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"
Shelf-Stable Vegan Salamis
Renegade Foods Created Industry-First Vegan Deli Meats
Convenient Autumnal Baked Goods
These Little Debbie Seasonal Bakery Treats Come in Two Varieties
Bite-Sized Lobster Sandwiches
These Lobster Grilled Cheese Appetizers Elevate Classic Comfort Food
Meltable Solid Food Snacks
Savorease Therapeutic Foods Provide Nutrition for People on Soft Diets
Mini Baked Good Snacks
Entenmann's Baker’s Delights is Now a Permanent Part of the Range