# Augmented Reality Food Apps Tag Candy Lets Users Taste Fireworks and Airplanes By Michael Hines | Published 2010-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tag-candy References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/12/tagcandy-makes.php) If eating a [regular lollipop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dip-lick-bubble-gum-pops) isn't enough for you, then maybe you need to get yourself some Tag Candy. Tag Candy is the name of an [augmented reality device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-city) created by students at Keio University that can simulate different sensations in the mouth. Simply put the lollipop from Tag Candy into your mouth and select your sensation. Users can simulate feelings from [fizzy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warheads-atomic-fizz) to fireworks, with my personal favorite being the simulated airplane sensation. Watch the featured video for a more in-depth explanation of Tag Candy and how it works. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Food Devices:** Creating an AR device that simulates different sensations in the mouth can revolutionize the food industry by providing unique dining experiences to patrons. - **Sensory Technology in Food:** Integrating sensory technology into food can create a new market for innovative, immersive dining experiences that cater to different tastes and preferences. - **Augmented Reality in Restaurants:** Incorporating AR technology in restaurant dining can enhance the overall experience for customers by offering a unique and interactive twist on traditional dining. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food industry can explore using AR technology to create interactive dining experiences and cater to different consumer preferences. - **Retail and Technology:** Retail and technology industries can leverage AR food devices to disrupt the consumer market and provide unique, immersive experiences. - **Entertainment and Hospitality:** Entertainment and hospitality industries can use AR technology in restaurants and dining establishments to offer one-of-a-kind experiences that engage customers in new ways. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edible QR Codes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interiqr.md) - [Multisensory Television Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-the-tv.md) - [AR-Enabled Product Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wana-brands.md) - [AR Menu Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jarit.md) - [Freeze-Dried Candy Tasting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-tasting-set.md) - [Augmented Soda Labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soda-labels.md) - [AR-Enabled Fast Food Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snap-shack.md) - [AR Sampling Advertisements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sampling-billboard.md) - [Augmented Reality Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaken-your-senses.md)