# Video Game-Inspired Kitchen Tools The Ravanello Turns Radishes into Mario Mushrooms By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-mushroom References: [thatsnerdalicious](http://www.thatsnerdalicious.com/play-with-your-food/ravanello/) & [animicausa](http://www.animicausa.com/shop/Ravanello-Radish-Shaper/tpflypage.tpl.html) The Ravanello is capable of turning radishes into fun, edible toys thanks to the kitchen tool's capability to transform them into Mario mushrooms from the classic Super Mario games. The Ravanello works quite simply as a kitchen tool and consists of a stemming portion as well as a gouging tool that work to turn the radishes into cartoon mushrooms. This makes them more fun for kids to eat in order to help parents make meal or snack time a more enjoyable experience. While radishes are a delicious snack for adults, they can be difficult to get kids to enjoy over more savory snacks. As such, the Ravanello is a great way to get kids excited about healthy eating by transforming [root veggies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-kirby-ketchup) into toys. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video Game-inspired Kitchen Tools:** The trend of creating kitchen tools inspired by video games allows for playful and engaging cooking experiences. - **Edible Toys:** The trend of creating kitchen tools that transform food into playful edible toys presents an opportunity for parents to make mealtime more enjoyable for kids. - **Healthier Snacks for Kids:** The trend of using innovative kitchen tools like the Ravanello to transform vegetables into fun shapes helps parents introduce healthier snacks to their children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchen Tool Manufacturing:** The kitchen tool manufacturing industry can explore the development of more video game-inspired tools, like the Ravanello, to cater to consumers looking for unique and engaging cooking experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can leverage the trend of edible toys to create innovative and fun snack options for kids, appealing to parents who want to encourage healthier eating habits. - **Children's Entertainment:** The children's entertainment industry can collaborate with kitchenware manufacturers to develop video game-inspired tools that make mealtime more fun and engaging, helping parents overcome the challenge of getting kids to eat healthy snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Fungi Kitchenwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-mushroom-funnel.md) - [Vampire-Inspired Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garlic-crusher.md) - [Avant-Garde Radish Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radish-hat.md) - [Game-Themed Meal Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-day.md) - [Vegetable Power-Up Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modtheveg.md) - [Game-Themed Noodle Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-powerup-shapes.md) - [Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-pasta-spoon.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kitchen Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cool-guy-fridge-deodorizer.md) - [Video Game-Themed Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-infused-hot-sauces.md)