# Pork-Flavored Dental Hygiene The Bacon Floss By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-22 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-flavored-dental-floss-the-bacon-floss References: [kaboodle](http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/bacon-floss) & [mcphee](http://www.mcphee.com/items/11847.html) Nothing makes me want to run to the nearest restroom to floss my teeth like the taste of pork. And that is exactly what this special [bacon-flavored dental floss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-product-range) offers: a mouth-watering, crispy, grease-soaked fried bacon taste for a [teeth flossing experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silk-expanding-dental-floss) that can only be described as... um.... weird. "Each 2-1/2” tall plastic dispenser contains 27.3 yards of waxed floss," according to Kaboodle.com. **Implications** - Carnivorous-themed products are currently permeating the novelty gift market; consumers are proud of their lifestyle choices, and desire products that reflect this. Products such as this one that incorporate [unexpected scents or flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-caramel-pretzel-toothpaste) provide users with a more sensual and satisfying experience. Companies wishing to revamp their products can use this technique to create a stronger relationship between the consumer and company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Carnivorous-themed Products:** Novelty gift market trends are focusing on carnivorous-themed products that reflect consumers' lifestyle choices. - **Unexpected Scents and Flavors:** Products that incorporate unexpected scents or flavors provide a more sensual and satisfying experience for users. - **Revamping Products:** Companies can revamp their products by incorporating unexpected scents or flavors to create a stronger consumer-company relationship. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Novelty Gift Market:** The novelty gift market is a key industry where carnivorous-themed products are currently trending. - **Personal Care:** The personal care industry can explore using unexpected scents or flavors to enhance the sensory experience for consumers. - **Marketing and Branding:** Companies in the marketing and branding industry can help revamp products by incorporating unexpected scents or flavors to strengthen consumer-company relationships. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Flavored Dental Floss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candyflavored-dental-floss.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Dental Flosses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boka-floss.md) - [Bacon-Scented Wrapping Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-bacon-wrapping-paper.md) - [Pickle-Flavored Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-flavored-toothpaste.md) - [Chocolate Milk-Flavored Flossers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-milkflavored-flossers.md) - [Condiment-Flavored Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toothpaste-sachets.md) - [Sour Bacon-Flavored Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-punch-bacon-bites.md) - [Dill Pickle Toothpastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boka-x-grillos.md) - [Flavor-Packed Bacon Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-clouds.md)