# Fun Finger Food ‘Patadoigt' Thimble-Shaped Dip-Scooping Digit Tips By Elsa Blaine | Published 2009-02-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-food-patadoigt-dip-scoop References: [trendsnow.net](http://www.trendsnow.net/trends_now_/2009/01/pâtadoigts.html) & [juliehhh](http://www.juliehhh.com/produit_8.html) Julie Rothhahn takes [finger food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finger-lickin-fork) literally with her ‘Patadoigt’ invention. These innovative little appetizer and dip-scooping devices are perfect for cocktail parties or getting kids to eat a healthy veggie-filled salsa. The thimble-shaped appy’s name ‘Patadoigt’ translates to "mean pasta finger," which is just what they are. Multiple holes allow for maximum [dip retention](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specially-selected-loaded-dips) and the [colorful little monster shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate) are definitely kid-friendly. I wonder, however, about their texture: Are they dried and crunchy like a chip or more like a chewy cooked noodle? Apparently, they come in basil, paprika and cumin flavors, but unfortunately, I could not locate a purveyor of the snacks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Finger Food Innovations:** There is an opportunity to create new and innovative products that change the way people consume finger foods. - **Kid-friendly Food:** Developing new options for healthy and fun options for kids could be a game changer in the finger food market. - **Dip-scooping Devices:** Creating new devices that maximize dip retention and provide easy scoops could disrupt the traditional chip and dip experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry could innovate with new finger food products that cater to a growing market. - **Party Supplies:** The party supply industry stands to benefit from unique and fun finger food serving devices to enhance party experiences. - **Children's Food:** The children's food industry could develop innovative options for healthy and playful finger foods to appeal to young audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [French Fry Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoon-friez.md) - [One-Handed Snacking Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-2.md) - [Mess-Avoiding Dipping Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipidup.md) - [Creative Dipping Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-sea.md) - [Wearable QSR Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kfc-finger-sporks.md) - [Kid-Friendly Dissolvable Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-melts.md) - [Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saurk.md) - [Guilt-Free Double-Dipping Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-dippable-chips.md) - [Delicious Cocktail Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-bites.md)