# Flavor-Blocking Tongue Covers ‘Tongue Cover’ Provides Taste Buds Protection From M By Ian Andrew Panganiban | Published 2013-03-18 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distinct-tasted-buds References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/03/01/tongue-cover/) & [tonguecover](http://www.tonguecover.com/index.php) The bitter taste of medicine has always been a thorn to many people, more specifically children and adults with distinct taste buds. Not a lot of kids and sometimes adults are willing to ingest bitter tasting medicines, which is why they should get the ‘[Tongue Cover](http://www.tonguecover.com/)’ to get it over with. The ‘Tongue Cover’ is a disposable latex cover for the tongue, which provides protection from those awful medicines. It also provides a barrier for [pills, health drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavors-with-modulating-properties) and other necessary concoctions for the stability of life. By principle, it’s basically a condom for your tongue, according to the product’s website -- not that it should be used in the same similar manner as a regular condom, but for all intensive purposes this product could ease the burden of any frustrated parent with a [sick whiny child](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensodynes-kidlid). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Medicine-taste Neutralizers:** Opportunity to develop taste-neutralizing products for unpleasant medicines to cater to customers who dislike bitter flavors. - **Disposable Oral Protective Covers:** Opportunity to create protective covers for oral use that can be disposed of, protecting customers from unpleasant flavors or other substances. - **Convenient Health Solutions:** Opportunity to create innovative products that provide convenient health solutions, making it easier for customers to take medications or health drinks. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pharmaceuticals:** Pharmaceutical companies could develop taste-neutralizing products or protective covers to improve customer convenience and satisfaction. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers could benefit from using protective covers or taste-neutralizing products to improve medication compliance and patient satisfaction. - **Consumer Goods:** Consumer goods companies could explore opportunities to develop innovative health and wellness products that provide convenient solutions for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bitterness-Reducing Stock Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercube.md) - [Sugar Craving-Blocking Child Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-victory-botanical-gum.md) - [Chocolate-Flavored Medicines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-cocoas.md) - [Swallow-Friendly Pain Relievers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tylenol-easytoswallow.md) - [Chewable Antacid Tablets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tums-chewy-bites.md) - [Candy-Coated Sampling Swabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candycollect.md) - [College-Targeted Drink Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discreet-drink-covers.md) - [Kid-Friendly Vitamin Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-strips-kids-range.md) - [Tongue-Dyeing Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twister-berrylicious.md)