# Bizarre Chilli Confections These Chili Pepper Candies are Not Your Average Gummy Treat By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-12-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-pepper-candies References: [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/6767/Gummy-Chilli-Challenge) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com) Fans of [gummy bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vandal-gummy-bears) and spicy foods will rejoice thanks to these chili pepper candies that will give your taste buds a kick. The gummy treats are shaped to resemble hot peppers and are each more spicy than the next. Titled the 'Gummy Chili Challenge', this chili pepper candy set includes three pepper treats that feature different spice levels. The gummy candies come in an apple-flavored jalapeno, an orange-flavored habanero and a cherry-flavored ghost pepper taste that is voted as the most hot of the three. Fans of spice will love these chili pepper candies that are the perfect [novelty gift this holiday season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-and-tajin). The oversized gummy treats will give your taste buds a kick and are infused with sweet fruit flavors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spicy Candy:** Opportunity to create more spicy candy flavors and varieties to cater to adventurous taste buds. - **Novelty Food Gifts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating unique and unconventional food gifts for special occasions. - **Fusion Flavors:** Innovation opportunity to combine unexpected flavor profiles, like spicy and sweet, to create new taste experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Candy Manufacturing:** Opportunity for candy manufacturers to expand their product line with new spicy candy options. - **Specialty Food Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in offering a curated selection of unique and unconventional food gifts. - **Confectionery Packaging:** Innovation opportunity to design packaging that showcases the fusion of spicy and sweet flavors in an appealing way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Collaboration Gummy Bears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-gummy-bears.md) - [Mexican Seasoning Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajin-gummy-bears.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-gummies-fuego.md) - [Fiery Fruit-Flavored Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heat-wave-gummies.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Lollipop Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-pops-chamoy.md) - [Spicy Candy Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-ghost-pepper-roulette.md) - [Swicy Gummy Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-sour-gummy-cruncheez.md) - [Spicy Fruit Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummies-fuego.md) - [Spicy Low-Sugar Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamalitoz.md)