# Mushroom-Shaped Sweets This Delicately Crafted Candy Resembles Field Fungus By Jen Chae | Published 2013-08-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-candy References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/403967347347430475/Candy-Wild-Mushrooms-by-Andies-Specialty-Sweets) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/151581544/candy-sweet-colorful-wild-mushrooms-a?ref=col_view) Blurring the line between candy and art, [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-cotton-candy) shop owner Andie's Specialty Sweets showcase delicately and artfully crafted candy mushrooms. These mushroom lookalikes are made of chocolate stems and chocolate-filled Shitake mushroom caps using only pure and high-quality ingredients. These sweet treats are fascinating because they are made with special attention to details; each candy is finished with pleated gills and realistically fleshy caps. It's hard to believe that these [figurine-like mushrooms are 100 percent edible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites). The coloring is realistic too. Unlike other candies that are highly and brightly pigmented, Andie's Specialty Sweets uses subtle and natural-looking food coloring. This particular collection of 42 wild mushrooms includes shades of pastel purple, honey yellow and blushing coral pink. The unusual fungus-resembling aesthetics of these candies make them truly a delicacy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Realistic Candies:** Creating candies that look like real-life objects, blurring the line between art and food. - **Natural Ingredients:** Using pure and high-quality ingredients to create edible treats. - **Wild Food-inspired Candies:** Incorporating nature and its elements to create innovative and interesting candy designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery Industry:** Creating realistic and edible candies can open up opportunities for the confectionery industry to develop unique and interesting products for its consumers. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Natural and high-quality ingredients can become a selling point for the food and beverage industries that prioritize product quality. - **Artisanal Food Industry:** The perfect combination of food and artistry opens doors for the artisanal food industry to create one-of-a-kind and visually appealing products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crystal Seaweed Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/misaky-tokyo.md) - [Flora-Themed Candy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-fantastical-flora-collection.md) - [Multi-Benefit Mushroom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-chocolates.md) - [Precisely Made Edible Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-airpods.md) - [Post-Apocalyptic Mushroom Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-last-of-us-x-alice-mushroom.md) - [Sushi-Inspired 3D-Printed Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-confections.md) - [Mushroom Milk Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oodaalolly.md) - [Magic Mushroom Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/area-52s-magic-pluto-mushroom-gummies.md) - [Savory Mushroom Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-ice-cream.md)