# Sugary Rainbow Straws These Edible Candy Straws Come in Three Tasty Flavors By Lacey-Jane Walsh | Published 2013-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-straws References: [thegreenhead](http://www.thegreenhead.com/2013/12/lollistraws-candy-drinking-straws.php) & [homewetbar](http://www.homewetbar.com/Candy-Drinking-Straws-p-1024.html) These rainbow colored [candy straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-raspberry-flyers) allow individuals with a sweet tooth to overindulge a little. These edible drink accessories are known as 'LolliStraws', and they come in three delectable flavors (caramel, cherry and green apple). Just think of all the [sugary beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparkling-ice-x-life-savers) that could be improved simply by using these delicious straws. The makers of these [lollipop straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-sour) recommend using them with milkshakes, sweet sodas, and even boozy fruit cocktails. These flavored straws offer people an easy way to liven up their drinks. Each of these sugar-coated straws is brightly colored, which will help to add flare to any drink. These straws are a fantastic alternative to standard plastic designs. Unlike plastic straws, the LolliStraws don't ultimately end up in landfills; they end up in consumers stomachs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Edible Drink Accessories:** Companies can explore incorporating edible drink accessories to enhance their beverages. - **Flavored Straws:** Manufacturers can produce flavored straws to offer consumers more options than standard plastic straws. - **Sustainable Straws:** Businesses can develop sustainable straws that are truly eco-friendly by making them edible. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can incorporate these edible drink accessories into their products or offer them as an add-on for customers. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore producing edible candy straws in a variety of flavors. - **Sustainability:** The sustainability industry can explore creating more eco-friendly alternatives to standard plastic straws by developing edible straws. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Bulk Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clever-candy-powdered-candy-straws.md) - [Candy-Inspired Sodas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-lips.md) - [Sparkling Candy Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-can.md) - [Eco-Friendly Ice Straw Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-straw.md) - [Scent-Flavored Straws](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-up-straw.md) - [Zero-Sugar Electrolyte Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sukr.md) - [Edible Slime Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slime-candy.md) - [Cotton Candy Drink Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-magic-floating-puff-balls.md) - [Confetti Cake Candy Canes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/funfetti-candy-canes.md)