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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Sparkly Onion-Flavored Rings
The Funyuns Princess Bag Features Edible Glitter
Playfully Serious Designs
Nik Bentel Studio Pivots from the Whimsical to the Playfully Serious
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
Unsightly Oatmeal Campaigns
The Quaker 'Deliciously Ugly' Campaign Celebrates Oatmeal
Halloween-Inspired Pizza Menus
Pizza Hut Taiwan Introduces New Spooky Menu Items
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
Snyder’s of Hanover Debuts the 'Pretzelface' Campaign
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Food-Inspired Candle Collections
The Campbell's® Releases Its Report Alongside Cheeky Candles
Wintery Truffle-Style Chocolates
Cadbury Mini Puds Have a Rich, Crispy Texture
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
Gourmet Kettle Corn Snacks
Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn Satisfies with Flavors Like Dubai Chocolate
Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites
SLICE x Chupa Chups Slice Balls Feature Nostalgic Gooey Centers
Bird-Shaped Food Packagings
Yu Guang and Fu Yu Han Design the Big-Billed Bird Food Concept
Uniquely Decadent Chocolate Bars
FIX Dessert Chocolatier Offers Creative Fillings in its Bars
Edible Wrapper Snack Bars
One Good Thing Bars Have a No-Waste Formulation
Edible Cocktail Shots
BUBL Cocktail Shots Debuts an Unconventional Approach to RTD Beverages
Spicy Co-Branded Mints
Tic Tac and Del Taco Dropped a Spicy Mint Idea on April 1st
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Humorous Indian-Flavored Ice Creams
Deep Indian Kitchen Embarked on an April Fools’ Day Launch
Viral Chocolate Bar-Inspired Treats
The Dubai Chocolate Mille Crêpes Offer a Fusion of Flavors
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
Immersive Charcuterie Showcases
The ALDI Charcuterie Chalet Provides Holiday Inspiration
Provocative AR Campaigns
NotCo's 'Not So Happy Animals' Presents Food Logos in a New Light
Festive Meat-Made Holiday Houses
The Edible Architecture Charcuterie Chalet Kit is Savory
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
Tokyotreat Embraces the Taste of Japan with a Ninja Theme
Grocery-Themed Holiday Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics Presents the Playful Benemart Collection
Upcycled Mushroom Chips
Confetti Snacks Debuts the Revolution Mushroom Chips
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Upside Down Ice Creams
Vice & Versa Offers a Unique Twist to a Classic Treat
Reimagined Nostalgic Treats
UNREAL Offers Indulgent Snacks with Simplified Ingredients
Healthy Habit Food Packaging
This Lidl Packaging Update Removes Elements That Appeal to Children
Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks
Pretzelmaker Debuts the Cheetos® Pretzel Bites
Non-Dairy Ice Cream Novelties
Eclipse Bonbons are Decadent, Chef-Crafted Plant-Based Bites
Mystery-Style Holiday Ads
Waitrose Adds Mystery to the Festive Season with ‘Sweet Suspicion’ Ad
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
Food-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Kroger’s 2024 Holiday Campaign Celebrates Food and Connection
Matcha-Infused Sausages
Heck Food Pranked Fans on April Fool's Day with Chicken Matcha Chipolatas
Human-Grade Pet Food Campaigns
The Honest Kitchen Debuts a Pet Parenthood Campaign
Street Food-Inspired QSR Menus
Taco Bell’s Toasted Cheddar Street Chalupas are Decadent
Fakeaway Meal Recipes
Knorr's Unlimited Time Menu Dupes Favorite Fast Food Orders
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Cafe-Inspired Candle Collections
Diptyque x Café Verlet Gives Classic Candles a Sweet Twist
Functional Superfood Chocolates
Antidote Chocolate Delivers Sweet Snacks with Health Benefits
Glittery Pickle Snacks
Gen Z is Making "Glickles" by Adding Edible Glitter to Pickle Jars
Plant-Based Energy Bites
Daily Harvest Bites are Fueled by Real, Organic, Plant-Based Ingredients
Rule-Breaking Gummy Bears
Vandal Gummy Bears Flavors Challenge Conventional Color Pairings
Sweet Treat Rebrands
The New Killer Brownie Invites Dessert Lovers to ‘Live a Little’
Clean-Label Macaroni Meals
Goodles' Deluxe Mac and Cheese is Indulgent & Exceptionally Nutritious
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
Summer-Themed Gourmet Chocolates
Compartés Chocolate Launches Elevated Summertime Collection
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
Decadent Holiday Menus
Paris Baguette’s Holiday Menu Delivers a Thoughtfully Curated Selection
Globally Inspired Microwavable Lunches
Bonduelle Lunch Bowls Entice Gen Z with Bold Flavors
Sweet Charcuterie Gift Sets
The Candy Charcuterie Tray Line from Nassau Candy Has Three Options
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Mini Frozen French Pastries
Moi by Mademoiselle Desserts Frozen Mini Beignets are Easy to Enjoy
Limited-Edition Handcrafted Desserts
Paris Baguette Debuts Its Valentine's Day Treats
Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks
The Wizarding World Cookbook Dreams Up Fantastical Desserts
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
Nutrition-Minded Halloween Candies
The UNREAL Halloween Variety Bag is Arriving at Target
Savory Breakfast Cups
Incredifulls Share Scrambled Eggs, Cheese & Seasoning in a Bite
Revolutionized Healthcare Dining
Scoopables™ Addresses Challenges of Food Service in Healthcare
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
International Cuisine Veggie Chips
Confetti Snacks Baked Veggie Chips Have Authentic Flavors
Jiggly Fruit Snacks
Oddball Cups are Plant-Based, Gelatin-Free & Low-Calorie
Ready-to-Eat Plant-Based Meat Snacks
These New THIS™ Products are Hitting UK Shelves Now
Adult-Targeted Milk Chocolates
Gnaw Chocolate Makes Bold Flavors That Evoke Childhood Memories
Decadent Gluten-Free Dessert Bars
Ethel's Baking Co. Gluten-Free Dessert Bars Come in Many Flavors
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
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
Multi-Sensorial Seasonal Snacks
Aldi’s Dairyfine Easter Munch Mix Features Salted Pretzels & More
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
Fun-Forward Snack Campaigns
McCain Foods' 'TAST!EZ' Campaign Encourages Joy
Versatile Cheese-Based Dips
Delve Elevates Snacking with Flavors for Dipping or Spreading
Pizza Charcuterie Boards
Pizza Hut Created an Aesthetically Pleasing Pizza Board for Pi 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
Giftable Chile-Lime Treats
Edible and Tajín Launched a Limited-Time Line of Shareable Swicy Bites
Edible Artist-Created Gifts
The Edible Mother's Day Artist Collection is Limited-Edition
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
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
Toaster Pastry Mascots
Pop-Tarts Debuted Three New Edible Mascots for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl
Flavorful Cheese-Filled Pupusas
Del Real Foods Debuts Its Birria & Cheese Pupusas
Parisian Patisserie Bakery Boxes
The Sweet Diplomacy Paris Box Celebrates the City of Lights
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
Interactive Unboxing Activations
Peperami Created a Dynamic Chicken Tikka Skewers Experience
Limited-Edition Strawberry Desserts
Delicious Dessert Company Offers an Éclair for Valentine’s Day
Festive Sweet Products
Delice De France Launches Its Holiday Range
Flavorful Fall-Enthused Chocolates
Chocolove Introduced its Pumpkin-Shaped Fall Bites
Delectable Rotating Dessert Menus
Crumbl Unveils a New Dessert Menu to Complement its Cookies
Blue Cheese Ice Creams
Delight Chocolate’s Quebec Blue Cheese Ice Cream is Sweet and Tangy
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Accessible Meat Packaging Designs
MeatCrafters Unveils New Sliced Charcuterie and Salami Packaging
Giftable Meal Boxes
Daily Harvest's Give Deliciously Collection Shares Nourishment
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
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
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
Collectable Sculptural Doll Collections
Inedible Doll Was Founded by Designer Stella Cheng
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
Dehydrated Plant-Based Meals
Farm to Summit Packages Nourishing Meals in Omnidegradable Bags
International Cuisine Taco Bowls
Velvet Tacos Velvet Bowls Have Tortilla-Free Recipes
Tempura-Fried Veggie Bites
Trader Joe's Vegetable Bird's Nests are an Easy Appetizer
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
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
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Lebanese Food-Inspired Bakery Designs
MA Studio Draws a Culinary Influence for Common Breads
Food-Based Video Platforms
FoodVid Describes Itself as "The TikTok for Food"