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# Fruity Edible Slime Kits
Craft City’s New Make Your Own Kool-Aid Edible Slime Kits are a Tasty DIY

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-07-09 | Life-Stages
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koolaid-edible-slime
References: [delish](https://www.delish.com/food-news/a28325717/kool-aid-edible-slime-kit-cvs/) & [craftcitylife](https://craftcitylife.com/collections/slime-kits)

It seems that Kool-Aid is getting into the slime business after partnering with Karina Garcia on the new Make Your Own Kool-Aid Edible Slime Kits.

For those who don't know, Karina Garcia is a popular [YouTuber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mrbeast-lab-the-descent) who has built a following of more than 9 million subscribers for her entertaining slime videos. Now Garcia has teamed up with the juice brand Kool-Aid to create the Craft City Make Your Own Kool-Aid Edible Slime Kits. Available in two flavors (Cherry or Blue Raspberry), the kits allow kids to make squishy, stretchy slime creations. Beyond being a fun DIY, kids can also snack on the colorful slime when playtime is over.

With the popularity of [YouTubers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloxsnacks) like Garcia, it's clear that slime is having a bit of a resurgence among kids.

Image Credit: *Craft City.*

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.6/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Edible Slime:** The rise of edible slime kits presents an opportunity for companies to create unique and flavorful DIY experiences for kids.
- **Youtuber Collaborations:** Collaborating with popular YouTubers like Karina Garcia opens up possibilities for brands to reach a wider audience and tap into the influential power of online content creators.
- **Resurgence of Slime:** The renewed popularity of slime among kids signals a demand for innovative slime-related products and experiences that can be leveraged by businesses.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** The edible slime trend presents an opportunity for the food and beverage industry to introduce unique and edible products that cater to children's playful experiences.
- **Toy and Craft:** The collaboration between Kool-Aid and Craft City suggests a potential for toy and craft companies to create DIY kits that combine creativity with tasty elements, tapping into the current demand for slime-related products.
- **Online Influencer Marketing:** The success of Karina Garcia's partnership with Kool-Aid demonstrates the potential for businesses to utilize online influencer marketing strategies, opening up opportunities in various industries to collaborate with influential content creators.

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