# Sweetly Spicy Squeezable Candies Fix Your Craving for Spice With Squirts of This Spicy Candy By Jen Chae | Published 2013-07-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-candy References: [fiestaytoys](http://www.fiestaytoys.com/web09/verdetalle.php?idProd=174603) & [mexicanspecialties](http://www.mexicanspecialties.com/site/910459/product/1048) The Lucas Gusano is a [spicy candy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-gummy-bears) from a Mexican snack company called Lucas. Packaged in a plastic bottle that squeezes like an accordion, the Lucas Gusano drops little squirts of exotic goodness on your tongue. You might even mistaken it for hot sauce at first glance -- the flaming red cap and viscous red liquid is not what you'd normally see in the candy section at convenience stores. There are two flavors of the Lucas Gusano: the chamoy, which is a [traditional Mexican seasoning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamoy-rim-dip) made of pickled fruit and tamarindo, a type of chili. While the chamoy is more salty, the tamarindo is intensely spicy. Traditional spices and flavors are often infused into snacks and candy in Mexico. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Squeezable Candies:** Developing innovative packaging for candies that allows for convenient and mess-free consumption. - **Exotic Flavors:** Exploring unique and unconventional flavor combinations to create exciting and memorable candy experiences. - **Spicy Snacks:** Capitalizing on the growing consumer interest in spicy food by introducing spicy variants in the snack and candy industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Packaging:** Developing squeezeable packaging solutions for various food and beverage products to improve convenience and ease of use. - **Confectionery:** Incorporating exotic flavors into candies and snacks to cater to adventurous taste preferences and create differentiation in the confectionery market. - **Mexican Snack:** Expanding the market for Mexican snacks by introducing spicy variants and unique flavor profiles to appeal to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Dried Fruit Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-dried-fruit.md) - [Spicy Low-Sugar Chews](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamalitoz.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Lollipop Packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-pops-chamoy.md) - [Mexican Seasoning Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tajin-gummy-bears.md) - [Spicy-Sweet Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skittles-gummies-fuego.md) - [Zesty Dippable Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-lick-bubble-gum-pops.md) - [Artisanal Tajin Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaotic-sweetz.md) - [Spicy Fruit Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummies-fuego.md) - [Frozen Chili-Lime Mangos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-riot-spicy-mango.md)