# Salty Stacked Snacks The Spam Musubi Push-Pops are Delectable By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-musubi-push-pops References: [justjennrecipes](http://justjennrecipes.com/spam-musubi-push-pops/2012/06/03/) Move on over [cake pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubaistyle-chocolate-mac-pops), there is a new culinary masterpiece in the making -- the Spam Musubi push-pops. This hybrid treat transforms a Hawaiian classic into a portable travel bite, perfect for kids and families on-the-go. The stacked snack is easy to construct and requires only a few simple ingredients. That questionable canned meat called Spam is considered a staple in Hawaiian households. After you have pan-fried your meaty morsels and drizzled them in soy sauce, the assembly line process begins. Using a round cookie cutter, shape your Spam into circular cut-outs. The treat is now ready to be assembled by alternating between [layers of rice and meat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushi-bakes). If you want to add an extra kick of flavor, sprinkle on some traditional Japanese rice seasoning called "Furikake" in between the layers. The Spam Musubi push-pops demonstrates sweet treats can inspired can tasty savory bites. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Stacked Snacks:** Invent new stacked snack options that can be easily carried while traveling or on the go. - **Gourmet Convenience Food:** Explore other gourmet food options that can be prepared quickly and easily for on the go consumption. - **Fusion Cuisine:** Combine culinary elements from different regions to create unique and innovative dishes like the Spam Musubi push-pops. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporate new technologies and food science to reshape the industry to meet the demands for portable, nutritious, and delicious food options. - **Packaging:** Design new packaging options that enhance the portability and convenience of stacked snack options like the Spam Musubi push-pops. - **Tourism:** Develop unique culinary experiences for tourists by incorporating local flavors and traditional dishes, like the Spam Musubi push-pops, into travel food offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canned Meat Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-cheesy-bites.md) - [Vegan Luncheon Meat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-katsu-musubi.md) - [Lunch Meat-Topped Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spamalulu-pizza.md) - [Culinary Dice Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-yahtzee.md) - [Meatless Slab Sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-spam-musubi.md) - [Spicy Umami Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Filled Pork Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-cheesy-fritters.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-figgy-pudding.md) - [Korean Condiment-Flavored Canned Meats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spam-gochujang1.md)