# Spherical Spice Dispensers Salt + Pepper Squeezers Make Seasoning a More Tactile Experience By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-11-10 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-pepper-squeezers References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/44250/) & [flipandtumble](http://www.flipandtumble.com/shop/squeezers/shopsqueezers.php) Where this set of Salt + Pepper Squeezers is concerned, the term "shaker" is inapplicable to either. Unlike typical [salt and pepper dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michele-de-lucchi), this pair needs to be pinched and not agitated in order to release the ground seasonings inside. The concept would prove to be a great deal more amusing for children especially since the items resemble [rubber balls so popular in play](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gel-stress-ball). The small spheres can be easily picked up between the fingers and depressed lightly so to dispense a little added [piquancy or heat to your dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twang-hot-pickle-flavored-salt) at the table. Available in lime green, lemon yellow and a black and white duo, Salt + Pepper Squeezers by Flip & Tumble serve up one more way to make mealtime more fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tactile Seasoning Experience:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to enhance the sensory experience of seasoning for consumers. - **Interactive Kitchen Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop kitchen tools that encourage engagement and playfulness. - **Child-friendly Kitchen Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create fun and appealing kitchen items designed specifically for children. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Reimagine traditional kitchen tools to provide a more interactive and enjoyable cooking experience. - **Children's Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative and engaging products for children to enhance their involvement and enjoyment in everyday activities. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge functionality with aesthetics to bring unique and playful accents to home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherical Mortar & Pestles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mortar-and-pestle.md) - [MSG Shaker Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaker-sets.md) - [Smart Spice Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravity-grinder.md) - [Tabletop Seed Shakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/munchy-seeds-need-seeds.md) - [Extra-Spicy Hot Pepper Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-hot-pepper-grinder-set.md) - [Functional Table Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-seasonings.md) - [Contemporary Pepper Grinder Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zjddg.md) - [Premium Peppercorn Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-peppercorn.md) - [AI-Powered Spice Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-spice-dispenser.md)