# Pasta-Flavored Popsicles This Gari-Gari Kun Popsicle Tastes Like a Bowl of Spaghetti By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-03-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garigari-kun References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/03/11/pasta-flavored-popsicle-with-tomato-gelatin-coming-soon-to-japan/) & [blog.esuteru](http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/7579119.html) Gari-Gari Kun popsicles are known for coming in a range of wacky flavors and now, the popsicle maker [Akagi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akagi-nyugyo-co) is adding pasta to its assortment. The Neapolitan Gari-Gari Kun flavor was inspired by the traditional Italian spaghetti napolitana dish. In popsicle form, the cool treat will have a tomato sauce flavoring and tomato gelatin bits throughout its center. The introduction of the Neapolitan Gari-Gari Kun popsicle was teased on [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divine) with a picture, earning over 15,000 retweets. The popsicles have yet to hit stores in Japan, but it seems there is definitely some interest being generated in the bizarre flavor. The [pasta-flavored pop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowntrees-ice-lollies) will join Gari-Gari Kun's line of unusually savory flavors like potato stew, corn soup and soda, for the less adventurous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unconventional Flavors:** The introduction of pasta-flavored popsicles shows a trend towards unconventional and unexpected flavors in the food industry, presenting an opportunity for innovative product development. - **Experiential Food Products:** Pasta-flavored popsicles provide a unique and memorable culinary experience, highlighting the growing trend of experiential food products that can be capitalized on by companies in the food and beverage industry. - **Social Media Buzz Marketing:** The buzz generated by the pasta-flavored popsicles on Twitter indicates the power of social media platforms in creating awareness and excitement around new products, suggesting a potential opportunity for businesses to leverage social media for marketing campaigns. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of unconventional flavor combinations and experiential food products, such as pasta-flavored popsicles, to cater to adventurous consumers and stand out in the market. - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen desserts industry can tap into the trend of unexpected flavors by introducing innovative and unique options, like pasta-flavored popsicles, to attract customers seeking novel taste experiences. - **Social Media Marketing:** Companies specializing in social media marketing have an opportunity to capitalize on the buzz generated by unconventional food products, like pasta-flavored popsicles, by creating engaging campaigns that generate interest and drive sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Novelty Gelato Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-pop.md) - [Hot Dog-Flavored Popsicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-dog.md) - [Potato-Packed Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-fry-pops.md) - [Carbonara-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bella-italia.md) - [Pasta-Themed Pool Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-garden-pool-noodles.md) - [Pasta-Themed Gummy Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macaroni-cheese-gummies.md) - [Three-in-One Frozen Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodpop-neapolitan-pops.md) - [Hot Dog-Flavored Ice Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-meyer-cold-dog.md) - [Chewy Frozen Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolli-gummi-pops.md)