# Street Food-Inspired Candies The Vero Elotes Lollipop Candy is Inspired by the Mexican Street Food By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lollipop-candy References: [popsugar](http://www.popsugar.com/latina/Mexican-Candy-41179100) & [ohsodulce](http://ohsodulce.com) The Vero Elotes lollipop candy is inspired by the [classic Mexican street food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-corn-snack-pack) that is known as elote (grilled corn). The candies focus on being somewhat spicy with a heat rating that's somewhere in the middle to ensure it's enjoyable by all. Rather than being just sweet or hot, the Vero Elotes lollipop candy focuses on being a mix of flavor profiles that is [sweet, sour, salty and spicy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-candy-mango-soft-serve). Being that it is an interpretation of a food recipe, the candy is deliciously delectable as an option for those looking for an alternative candy. The Vero Elotes lollipops are created using a variety of different ingredients and don't focus on using cinnamon for spiciness as with traditional American candies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Spicy-sweet Flavor Profiles:** Creating candies that combine both sweet and spicy flavors, providing a unique taste experience. - **International Street Food-inspired Sweets:** Looking to global street food for candy inspiration, offering consumers a taste of different culinary cultures. - **Alternative Candy Options:** Exploring innovative alternatives to traditional candy, catering to consumers seeking different taste experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Developing new flavor combinations and experiential treats to meet the evolving preferences of consumers. - **Confectionery:** Creating unique and inventive candies that appeal to adventurous consumer palates. - **Cultural Tourism:** Using street food-inspired candies to promote culinary tourism and explore different cultural flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Street Food-Flavored Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-nuts-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Chile-Lime Seasoning Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bon-bon-bum-x-tajn.md) - [Zesty Dippable Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-lick-bubble-gum-pops.md) - [Streetcorn-Flavored Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-about-elote-mix.md) - [Chocolatey Mexican Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chocolate-caliente-palomitaz.md) - [Street Corn-Flavored Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elote-mexicanstyle-street-corn-almonds.md) - [Elotes-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Mexican Corn-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cornflavored-snack.md) - [Spicy Low-Sugar Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamalitoz.md)