# Ghoulish Slime Pastries The Ghostbusters Green Slime Flavored Twinkies Have a Neon Custard Filling By M | Published 2016-02-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-twinkie References: [foodiggity](http://www.foodiggity.com/lets-talk-about-the-ghostbusters-green-slime-filled-twinkies/) & [hostessbrands](http://hostessbrands.com/) In honor of the re-release of The [Ghostbusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-ghostbusters-collection) film, snack brand [Hostess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-slurpee-twinkies) has prepared a specialized flavored [Twinkie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-twinkies) dessert that offers an unconventional slime-inspired filling that pays tribute to the ghoulish monsters in the movie. The popular dessert is filled with a neon green custard that is made to look like eerie edible ghost slime. The Key Lime Slime Twinkies are an unconventional flavor of the sponge pastry that are designed exclusively to honor ghoulish ghosts in The Ghostbusters movies. The Twinkie features the same vanilla sponge that is instead filled with a Key Lime flavored green custard. The light and airy texture of the filling replicates the appearance and look of slime while offering an unconventional fruity taste to the vanilla pastry. The Key Lime Slime Twinkies will be available for purchase during the film's release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Specialized Flavored Desserts:** Creating specialized flavored desserts that pay tribute to popular movies or themes. - **Neon and Edible Slime:** Using neon and edible slime-inspired fillings in desserts and snacks. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** Experimenting with unconventional flavor combinations in classic desserts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Developing and marketing specialized flavored desserts and snacks. - **Film and Entertainment:** Creating tie-in products to promote and celebrate movie releases. - **Confectionery:** Innovating with unique flavor combinations and textures in confectionery products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ghostly Cinematic Donut Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-x-ghostbusters-collection.md) - [Frozen Refreshment Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cherry-slurpee-twinkies.md) - [Neon Green Slushie Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slimers-green-apple.md) - [Ghost-Busting Green Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghostbusters-frozen-empire-collection.md) - [Carnival-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-candy-twinkies.md) - [Snack Cake Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hostess-twinkies-candy.md) - [Halloween-Themed Cake Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creepy-caramel-ding-dongs.md) - [Ghostly Adventure Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icee-flavors.md) - [Seasonal Timeless Snack Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-snacks1.md)