# Mexican Donut Mashups The Taco Donut Hybrid Comes with Queso "Frosting" and Sour Cream "Icing" By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-03-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-hybrid References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/373356/The-Taco-Donut-Is-The-Latest-Delicious-Food-Mash-Up/) & [thrillist](http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/taco-donut) Combining two food elements is becoming increasingly popular, and the donut hybrid even more so. The latest is a taco donut mashup. The unusual mix of sweet and savory elements was made possible using a 3D printer. The donuts are made using biscuit dough and filled with beef. They are then sealed and deep fried, as you would with other donuts. Instead of covering them with frosting, however, you top the donut hybrid with sour cream, hot sauce, guacamole and cilantro. Of course, you could also change things up by adding your own favorite taco ingredients. This particular taco donut was made by Redditor barryabrams, who created a blueprint of the food item 13 years ago. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Food Hybridization:** The trend of combining different food elements together to create unique and surprising flavor experiences. - **3D Printing in Food:** The use of 3D printing technology to create intricate and customized food items. - **Unconventional Toppings:** The trend of using non-traditional ingredients as toppings or fillings for food items, adding unexpected flavors and textures. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for restaurants and food companies to create and market innovative food hybrids that cater to adventurous eaters. - **Technology:** Opportunity for companies specializing in 3D printing technology to develop solutions for the food industry, enabling the creation of complex and unique food items. - **Catering and Event Planning:** Opportunity for catering and event planning companies to offer unique and memorable food options, such as donut hybrids with unconventional toppings, for special occasions and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Filled Pastry Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dulce-de-leche-cinnabon-delights.md) - [Ice Cream-Filled Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-sin-taco.md) - [Hybrid Griddled Taco Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesotacos.md) - [Artisanal Ice Cream Tacos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-straw-x-taco-bell.md) - [Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-burger-1.md) - [Burger-Packed Quesadillas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quesadilla-burrrger.md) - [Crushed Snack Product Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-cheesefilled-doughsnacks.md) - [Hybrid Mashup Snack Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honeybun-donettes.md) - [Handheld Taco-Inspired Pastries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bean-and-cheese.md)