# Bird-Flavored Ice Cream Sandwiches The Infamous Pet Bird Ice Cream is Now Offered in Sandwich Form By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-12-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-bird-ice-cream References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2013/12/05/the-legendary-pet-bird-ice-cream-now-comes-sandwiched-between-pancakes/) & [blog.esuteru](http://blog.esuteru.com/archives/7436808.html) Since the shock from the line of Pet Bird ice creams must be wearing off, Torimi Cafe added a new way for people to enjoy its line of bird-flavored ice creams. The [unusual flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-and-jelly-flavor) like Parakeet and Cockatiel remain unchanged, but now it's possible to enjoy them inside of a [pancake patty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream-sandwiches). Torimi Cafe collaborated with Tenkoudou to produce the unusual snacks. The pancake batter is made of a rice flour, milk powder and wheat flour, which brings out the flavors of the ice cream. So you don't forget what you're eating, the patties are stamped with adorable bird-shapes. The [bird ice cream sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mochi-ice-cream-sandwiches) are available in boxes of five, with an assortment of avian flavors. As bizarre as this might seem, the Torimi Cafe has trouble keeping up with the demand for the novel ice cream sandwiches, since only batches of 20 can be produced at a time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Bird-flavored Ice Cream:** Opportunity for creating unique and unconventional ice cream flavors using bird-inspired ingredients. - **Unusual Ice Cream Pairings:** Opportunity to experiment with unexpected combinations of ice cream flavors and pancake patties. - **Novelty Food Products:** Opportunity to cater to consumers' desire for unique and unconventional food experiences by offering novelty ice cream sandwiches. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage industry to innovate and offer unique ice cream products. - **Restaurant and Cafe:** Opportunity for cafes and restaurants to attract customers by offering unconventional ice cream sandwiches as a novelty menu item. - **Frozen Dessert Manufacturing:** Opportunity for frozen dessert manufacturers to explore new flavors and collaborate with other businesses to create unique ice cream sandwiches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chef-Inspired Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-ice-cream-sandwiches.md) - [Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Ice Cream-Topped Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-crispy-chicken-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Brunch-Flavored Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-1.md) - [Frozen Chicken Tender-Inspired Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-scream-tender.md) - [CPG-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-cream-project-anya-hindmarch.md) - [Stroopwafel Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroopwafel-ice-cream-sandwich.md) - [Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-biscoff.md) - [Cartoon Ice Cream Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baskin-robbins-korea.md)