# Meaty Chewing Gum The Roast Beef Bubble Gum Should Be Served on a Platter By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-beef-bubble-gum References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2010/12/roast-beef-bubble-gum.html) & [mcphee](http://www.mcphee.com/shop/products/Roast-Beef-Bubble-Gum.html) The Roast Beef Bubble Gum may be the perfect after-dinner treat if your stomach is satisfied but your taste buds are not. Instead of putting yourself into an over-satiated stupor, simply chuck a piece of this gum into your mouth and you'll think you're [chewing on a hunk of meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carnal-umami-cut-beef-jerky). Priced at $3.50, a tin of Roast Beef Bubble Gum carries 22 pieces, which is enough for the whole family and then some. Perhaps you'll even be able to forgo the whole [Christmas feast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagyu-christmas-joints)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Meat-flavored Gum:** The development of more meat-flavored gum could attract a new market of adventurous eaters looking to satisfy their cravings in a new way. - **Alternative Food Experiences:** As consumers become more open to non-traditional flavors and textures in their food, the market for unique and surprising food experiences like meat-flavored gum could grow. - **Hybrid Food Products:** The rise of hybrid food products like Roast Beef Bubble Gum blurs the lines between different food categories and presents opportunities for new and innovative flavors and combinations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore new meat-flavored products, capitalizing on the novelty and adventurous nature of consumers. - **Meat Industry:** The meat industry can collaborate with confectionery manufacturers to create meat-flavored products that appeal to both meat-lovers and non-meat eaters. - **Snack Food:** The development of meat-flavored gum presents snack food manufacturers with an opportunity to create new and unique taste sensations that could disrupt the market and attract new customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Extra-Meaty Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-roast-beef-sub.md) - [Sugar-Free Classic Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nostalgic-chewing-gums.md) - [Chewing Gum Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-soda.md) - [Childhood-Inspired Gum Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimini-chicles-gum.md) - [Gummy Jerky Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chew-topia-gummy-jerky.md) - [Edible Meat Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meat-menu.md) - [Lamb-Style Meat Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-marbles-meaty-meat.md) - [Ready-to-Enjoy Roast Beef Dinners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-beef-roast-feast.md) - [Tender Roast Beef Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bbq-beef-sandwich.md)