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Disney Character Dumplings

These Ghibli Sweets Resemble Cartoon Figures from Popular Films

— December 30, 2015 — Lifestyle
Food creative and artist Nawapron Paz Piewpun creates a variety of edible dumpling designs that reference pop culture and popular films such as animated Disney movies. The edible characters are showcased on the artist's Instagram account known as the PeaceLoving Pax that delight viewers with the adorable food designs.

Dumplings are a popular sweet and savory dish in Asian cuisine featuring rice balls that are stuffed with all sorts of filling from meats to fruit preserves. Piewpun creates these character dumplings in a similar way opting for natural food coloring from foods such as black sesame and matcha to turn the rice flour into the hues needed to create characters from movies like Winnie the Pooh. Careful folding and toothpick art is used to add detail and distinct shape to the edibles.
Trend Themes
1. Edible Character Designs - There is a trend of creating edible designs that reference pop culture and popular films, such as Disney character dumplings.
2. Food Art on Social Media - There is a trend of showcasing food art, like character dumplings, on platforms like Instagram to delight viewers with adorable edible designs.
3. Innovative Dumpling Fillings - There is a trend of experimenting with unique and natural dumpling fillings, such as black sesame and matcha, to create distinct flavors and colors in character dumplings.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities to create and market edible designs, like character dumplings, that appeal to pop culture enthusiasts.
2. Social Media and Influencer Marketing - The social media and influencer marketing industry can benefit from the trend of showcasing food art, such as character dumplings, for engagement and promotion.
3. Food Manufacturing and Culinary Arts - The food manufacturing industry and culinary arts professionals can explore innovative dumpling fillings, such as black sesame and matcha, to create unique and visually appealing culinary creations.
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