Though the concept of deceptive delectables may be confusing at first, it really is quite simple and surprisingly common. Deceptive delectables are foods that look like something they aren't, or something that looks like food, but is in fact inedible.
This compilation of deceptive delectables ranges from edible handbags to papercraft meals and will have you playing with your food.
Implications - The rise in popularity of gastronomy and the accessibility of haute cuisine has inspired culinary artists to rethink food presentation. Deceptive ad campaigns, hybrid foods and innovative packaging designs that transform food into edible works of art are just some of the creative manifestations that reflect our epicurean culture.
30 Deceptive Delectables
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Dinner Plate Portraits
Photographer Marcel Van Der Vlugt Puts Food on Faces
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Utensil Tortilla Chips
Spoonachos by Denis Bostandzic are Made to Shovel Delectable Nachos Better
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Edible Fashion Accessories
Fulvio Bonavia Creates a Tasteful Collection of Photos
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Shocking Breakfast Foods
Man Discovers a Used Tampon in his Cereal
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Shiny Metallic Foods
Edible Bling Spray Turns Everything to Gold
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Tasty Couture Books
'A Matter of Taste' by Fulvio Bonavia is Fashionably Appetizing
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Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
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Mini-Me Morsels
DIY 'Cupcake' Cupcake Toppers are Trippy Dessert Doppelgangers
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Wearable Cuisines
Eat What You Wear With Emily Crane Haute Edible Couture
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Junk Food Vegetables
The Baby Carrots Campaign Aims to Help Kids Eat Healthier
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Dessert Chicken Hybrids
American Cupcake Introduces the Red Velvet Fried Chicken
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Tasty Typographic Meals
German Burger King Advertising Campaign Serves Typeburgers
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Edible Cheesy Billboards
The Prudence Staite Virgin Mobile Campaign Uses 10 Types of Cheese
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Canned Sandwiches
Candwich Serves Up PB & J in a Super Convenient Way
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Cuisine Phone Sleeves
The iPhone 4 Food Cases Look Real Enough to Eat
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Bizarre Food Hybrids
Spaghetti Tacos are Slowly Taking the Country by Storm
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Canned Food Kermits
Annual International 'Canstruction' Food Drive Returns
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Rockstar Pastry Portraits
Rolling Scones is a Baked Good Homage to Rock Royalty
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Tasty Food Peripherals
Satisfy Your Burger Craving With the Hamburger USB Memory Stick
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Gruesome DIY Goodies
Blood Slide Candy in Honor of the 'Dexter' Season Premiere
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Blended Burger Brews
The Jamba Juice Cheeseburger Chill Smoothie Ad Will Make You Cringe
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Tasty Origami Eats
This Papercraft Breakfast by Paper Donut is an Inedible Treat
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Sugary Bacon Treats
Satisfy Your Food Cravings with the Chocolate-Covered Bacon Skewers
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Breakfast Hamburgers
The Pop Tart Quarter Pounder is a Sugar and Beef Infusion
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Pork-Flavored Caffeine
Boca Java Makes Maple Bacon Coffee for Meat Lovers
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Booze Fritters
Mark Zamble Creates Deep-Fried Beer Pockets
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Breakfast Body Washes
This Bacon Soap is Guaranteed to Keep You Awake in the Mornings
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Meal-Inspired Rings
Wear Your Lunch on Your Finger with the Series 3 Drive on Thru Rings
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Porky Celeb Portraits
The Bacon Kevin Bacon Statue Will Raise Money for Charity
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Coffee Cup Biofuel
University of Manitoba Microbiologists Turn Tim Hortons Cups Into Ethanol
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The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Sparkly Onion-Flavored Rings
The Funyuns Princess Bag Features Edible Glitter
Food-Inspired Novelty Candles
House of Savage Candles Look and Smell Like Cake
Food Waste Sneakers
Hellmann's Canada Launched 1352: Refreshed Sneakers with Food Waste Items
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Charcuterie Advent Calendars
Hickory Farms' Countdown to Christmas Shares Sweet & Savory Snacks
Wintery Truffle-Style Chocolates
Cadbury Mini Puds Have a Rich, Crispy Texture
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Crumpled Chip Bag-Resembling Wallets
Balenciaga Presents the Unique Chip Bag Purse
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Plastic Waste Ice Creams
Eleonora Ortolani Proposes a Different Way to Recycle Plastic Waste
Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Uniquely Decadent Chocolate Bars
FIX Dessert Chocolatier Offers Creative Fillings in its Bars
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses
The Edible Architecture Charcuterie Chalet Kit is Savory
Immersive Charcuterie Showcases
The ALDI Charcuterie Chalet Provides Holiday Inspiration
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Luxe Confectionary Calendars
Compartés Unveiled Limited-Edition Gourmet Chocolate Advent Calendars
Next-Gen Gelatin Desserts
Gelée Elevates Gelatin Delights with Active Ingredients
Decadent Protein Treats
Legendary Foods' Protein Pastries are Keto-Friendly Dessert Alternatives
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Edible Clog Charms
Pop-Tarts Croc-Tarts Come with Candy Jibbitz for Decorating Pastries
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Upcycled Mushroom Chips
Confetti Snacks Debuts the Revolution Mushroom Chips
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Chocolate Chess Sets
Compartés Created a Luxurious, Edible Chess Set for Chocolate Lovers
Upside Down Ice Creams
Vice & Versa Offers a Unique Twist to a Classic Treat
Luxury-Inspired Chocolate Campaigns
The Toblerone 'Never Square' Campaign Takes a Cheeky Approach
Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Non-Dairy Ice Cream Novelties
Eclipse Bonbons are Decadent, Chef-Crafted Plant-Based Bites
Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks
Pretzelmaker Debuts the Cheetos® Pretzel Bites
Cardboard-Resembling Illusion Cakes
Wholegreen Bakery Cooks up the Cardboard Cake
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
Vegan Charcuterie Kits
C’est Lä Vé's Variety Charcuterie Packs Share Snackable Samples
Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks
The Death for Dinner Cookbook by Zach Neil Has 60 Recipes
Cheese-Infused Dog Treats
Bocce's Bakery and Cheez-its Partnered for April Fool's Day
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Functional Superfood Chocolates
Antidote Chocolate Delivers Sweet Snacks with Health Benefits
Casserole-Inspired Chocolate Bars
This Gourmet Chocolate Bar Plays with Sweet Potato & Marshmallow
Clean-Label Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Deluxe Mac and Cheese is Indulgent & Exceptionally Nutritious
70s-Style Cat Snack Ads
Temptations' Creamy Purrrr-ée Treats Star in a Nostalgic Holiday Ad
Decadent Dessert Bars
The Dessert Bar by Divine Deliciously Brightens Everyday Occasions
Cat-Inclusive Dinnerware
The Fancy Feast Set for Delight Includes Matching Dishes for Cats
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Dipped Cookie Sandwiches
Sundae Shoppe Adds a Layer of Indulgence to Classic Ice Cream Sandwiches
Convenient Meal Kits
Momofuku and Milk Bar Collaborate to Provide a Two-Course Meal
Adult-Targeted Milk Chocolates
Gnaw Chocolate Makes Bold Flavors That Evoke Childhood Memories
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
Compartés Chocolate Launches Elevated Summertime Collection
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Mealworm-Inspired 3D-Printed Stools
William Eliot Designs the Digested Objects Stool
Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls
This Impossible Foods Foodservice Concept is at XMarket in Chicago
Mini Frozen French Pastries
Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Frozen Mini Beignets are Easy to Enjoy
Viral Croissant Cubes
Kozak Ukrainian Eatery Serves Shapely Pastries
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Savory-Sweet Dessert Bagels
Museum of Ice Cream & Ess-A-Bagel Collaborated on an Ice-A-Bagel
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks
The Wizarding World Cookbook Dreams Up Fantastical Desserts
Nutrition-Minded Halloween Candies
The UNREAL Halloween Variety Bag is Arriving at Target
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Cheesy Soup Dumplings
Souplings are a First-of-Their-Kind Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup Dumpling
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Sustainable Food Packaging Designs
Placon Crystal Seal Delectables is Tamper-Evident and More
Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions
Japan House London Presents Looks Delicious! Installation
Expansive Spooky Dessert Ranges
Lola’s Bakery Halloween Collection is Available for Delivery
Burger-Inspired Snack Cakes
The St Michel Choco Burger Has Soft Cake and Chocolate Mousse
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
Donut-Shaped Frozen Desserts
Sundae Shoppe's Donut Dessert Bars are Fun Frozen Novelties
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Indulgent Dessert Cocktails
Bardinet Inspirations Recreates the Flavors of French Desserts
Pink-Hued Macaroni Bowls
Malibu Mac and Cheese Blends Champagne with Three Cheeses
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Cross-Cuisine QSR Bento Boxes
The McDonald’s Makunouchi Bento Was Debuted for April Fool's Day
Delectable Cookie Debuts
Edible Arrangements Unveils a Cookie Line with Fixed and Rotating Options
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates
Compartés Celebrates Spooky Season with Limited-Edition Bars
Savory Ice Cream Sandwiches
Nightingale x Pizza Hut Dreamed Up a New Snack for April Fool's Day
Prepackaged Artisan Dessert Products
The Delicious Dessert Company Added Four New Products
Canned Cuisine-Inspired Veggies
These New Products From Del Monte Foods are Easy to Enjoy
Festive Sweet Products
Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Flavorful Cheese-Filled Pupusas
Del Real Foods Debuts Its Birria & Cheese Pupusas
Romantic Snack Cake Ranges
Little Debbie Valentine's Day Products Come in a Range of Options
Artisanal Mom-Approved Chocolates
The Mother’s Day 16-Piece Truffle Collection is Indulgent
Gummy-Studded Ice Creams
Dadu Ice Cream Puts Gummy Bears in Ice Cream
Luxurious Smartphone Chocolates
Inspired by Wonka, Caviar Created a Chocolate iPhone 15 Pro Max
Buttery Croissant Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Milk Chocolate Bar is Infused with Flaky Pastry Pieces
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Vegetable-Concealing Brownie Treats
Beech-Nut Launches the 'Brownies with Hidden Veggies' Line
Southern Chef Frozen Foods
Delicious Eats by Kardea Brown are Arriving at Walmart
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Cornbread-Flavored Chocolate Bars
Compartés' Corn Bread Chocolate Bar is a Decadent Seasonal Treat
Flavorful Fall-Enthused Chocolates
Chocolove Introduced its Pumpkin-Shaped Fall Bites
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Burger-Inspired Ice Creams
So Cute Ice Cream's Cheeseburger Ice Cream is Served with a Pickle
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Macaroni-Themed Gummy Candies
Kraft Mac Has Just Launched Some Unexpected Halloween Gummy Candies
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Artisan-Inspired Snack Cakes
These New Premier Foods Cakes Come in Three Options
Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds
Unreal's Covered Almonds are Simple, Non-Waxy and Mess-Free
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Plant-Based Cheese Campaigns
The Daiya Fromage Forgery Campaign is Dupe Culture-Inspired
Cardboard-Inspired Ceramic Household Art
Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
Savory Veggie Croquettes
Desserts Inspired HappyVore's Multi-Sensory Croq’Coulis
Grab-and-Go Dunking Snacks
Lunchables Dunkables Come in Two Tasty Varieties
Flexitarian-Friendly Entrées
Daring Foods' Vegetarian Frozen Entrées Make Alt Chicken Approachable
Retro-Inspired Dessert Pots
Gü Desserts Nostalgia Comes in Two Flavors Inspired by the 1970s
Pink Sushi Boxes
Dept. Sushi Serves Up Sushi in Chic, Vibrant Boxes
Handmade Romantic Baked Goods
Paris Baguette's Valentine's Day Treats Include Six Varieties
Novelty Gelato Pops
Gelatys Serves Uniquely Shaped Gelato on a Stick
Barbecue-Themed Candy Products
Kraft Heinz and Frankford Candy Partnered for Halloween Candies
Convenient Christmastime Foods
The Co-op 2023 Christmas Food and Drink Ranges Have Been Debuted
Halloween-Inspired Retail Capsules
Target Debuts a New Private-Label Halloween Capsule for October
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
Jelly-Filled Chocolate Egg Candies
Dexters Dynaegg Blends Tastes, Textures and Ingredients
Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests are an Easy Appetizer
Edible Wreath Kits
The California Cheese Wreath Kit Comes Together with Nuts, Fruit & Crackers
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Crispy Caramel Pastries
The Delicious Desserts Company Caramelised Biscuit Yum Yums are Flavorful
Free-From NYC Frozen Desserts
The Urban Dessert Lab Summer Menu Has Four New Items
Snack Sharing Books
Welch's Delightful Storybook is a Lesson in Shared Snacking
Indian Cuisine-Inspired QSR Menus
The Taco Bell Desi Menu is Arriving in India
Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs
MA Studio Draws a Culinary Influence for Common Breads
Convenient Autumnal Baked Goods
These Little Debbie Seasonal Bakery Treats Come in Two Varieties
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"