From rice wine chocolate wafers that draw inspiration from a traditional Japanese beverage to hot dog-flavored chips that taste like a familiar dish, these unconventional snack flavors demonstrate a growing demand for food products that are both exotic and familiar.
As global cuisine becomes more accessible, there is a growing demand for exotic flavors from all over the world. For instance, Asian-inspired flavors such as wasabi, sake and even shrimp have become popular choices for snack foods. Indian and South American flavors are also popular when it comes to spicy snackfoods such as curry-flavored granola bars and jalapeño-flavored chips.
Beyond global ingredients, brands are also drawing on more familiar flavors that are inspired by entire meals. This particularly true for chips, which are now available in flavors such as sushi, hot dogs and even butter chicken. Other snackfoods inspired by entire meals include hummus that tastes like pizza and cookies inspired by fried chicken.
70 Unconventional Snack Flavors
From Rice Wine Chocolate Wafers to Hot Dog-Flavored Chips:
Katherine Pendrill — Feb 9, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Vegetable-Flavored Ice Creams
The 'Spoon Vege' Haagen Daz Ice Cream Features Carrots and Tomatoes
69
Fake Cookie Flavors
These Mock Oreo Cookie Flavors Celebrate National Junk Food Day
68
Seasonal Latte-Flavored Candies
The New Pumpkin Spice Latte M&M’s Candy Honors Classic Fall Drinks
67
Cocktail-Flavored Candies
These Sweet Gummy Candies Deliver a Subtle Alcoholic Kick
66
Cultural Popcorn Snacks
Pop Art Snacks' Gourmet Popcorn Range Includes Exotic Flavor Blends
65
Butter Chicken Chips
These Indian-Inspired Chips are a Possible New Lay's Canada Flavor
64
Food Paste Chocolates
Cadbury's Vegemite Chocolate is a Wacky Part of the #ChocPlusWhat Collection
63
Spicy Cashew Snacks
These Flavors Provide a New Way to Enjoy a Healthy Snack
62
Chocolate-Flavored Chips
Pringles' White and Milk Chocolate Chip Flavor Beckons Sweet Tooths
61
Salty Coconut Crackers
Triscuit Crackers and Martha Stewart Release a Limited Edition Flavor
60
Spicy Bespoke Popcorn
The Empire Bespoke Foods Brand Launches a Tabasco-Flavoured Popcorn
59
Hot Dog-Flavored Chips
This Brand is Currently Testing Out 'Hot Diggity Dog Pringles'
58
Boozy Raisin Chocolate Cookies
Japan Releases a Unique Dried Fruit Oreo for Consumers to Try
57
Bean-Flavored Chocolate Bars
The Green Zunda Kit Kat is Made from Ground Edamame
56
Wasabi-Flavored Coconut Chips
These Tasty Toasted Coconut Chips are a Healthy Vegan Snack Option
55
Outlandishly Flavored Candles
The Stinky Candle Company Infuses Everyday Scents into Its Candles
54
Beer-Flavored Chips
Burts' Beer Potato Chips Are Flavored Like a Guinness Stout
53
Olive Oil Ice Cream
High Road Craft's New Ice Cream Flavor is Unusual and Exclusive
52
Strawberry Shortcake Chips
These Fruit-Flavored Crisps Creatively Merge Salty and Sweet Tastes
51
Savory Vegetable Yogurts
Blue Hill Yogurt is Made with Vegetables Like Beets and Parsnips
50
Bizarre Spaghetti-Flavored Popsicles
These Spaghetti Popsicles Bring New Meaning to Weird Foods
49
Sriarcha-Flavored Iconic Chips
This New Spicy Snack Packs a Delicious and Mouthwatering Punch
48
Sushi-Flavored Chips
Calbee's Sushi Snack Mimics the Flavor of O-Toro Tuna
47
Cappuccino-Flavored Chips
These Lays Coffee Chips are Part of the Latest Lays Chip Flavors Contest
46
Fruit Juice Cookies
Nabisco is Now Offering Fruit Punch Oreo Cookies for a Limited-Time
45
Coffee-Flavored Jerky Snacks
This Spicy Jerky is Infused with Savory Coffee Flavor
44
Root Vegetable Ice Creams
Haagen-Dazs Japan is Introducing Sweet Potato and Pumpkin Ice Cream
43
Whiskey Potato Chips
These Liquor-Flavored Chips are a Great Savory Snack Option
42
Cookie-Coated Caramel Apples
DudeFoods' Coated Caramel Apple Uses Oreo's Caramel Apple Cookies
41
Watermelon Breakfast Pastries
The Latest Pop Tart Flavor Features a Refreshing Melon Taste
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Rice Wine Chocolate Wafers
The Sake Kit Kat Flavor Offers a Boozy Japanese Flavor
39
Banana Bacon Breakfast Pastries
Adding New Toppings to Peanut Butter Pop-Tarts Makes Them Elvis-y
38
Coffee-Flavored Oatmeals
This Flavored Oatmeal Channels the Taste of 'Hot Breakfast Coffee'
37
Flower-Flavored Ice Creams
Haagen-Dazs Blooms New Ice Cream Flavors to Celebrate 30 years in
36
Fruit-Flavored Potato Chips
Japanese Company Koikeya Develops Fruity Chips for Breakfast
35
Cream Soda Cookies
These Root Beer Float Oreo Cookies are Experimentally Inventive
34
Savory Cottage Cheeses
Hood's Cucumber Dill Flavored Cottage Cheese is an Innovative Award Winner
33
Bizarre Sweet Seafood Chips
The New Calbee Chips Flavor is Strawberry Chocolate Shrimp
32
Citrusy Chocolate Cereals
This Hearty Cereal Features a Chocolate and Orange-Flavoured Filling
31
Bacon-Flavored Candy Floss
This Bacon Cotton Candy Offers a Lighter and Sweeter Take on Pork
30
Flavored Holiday Pretzels
The Rold Gold Pretzel Flavors Offer Festive-Themed Seasonings
29
Bacon-Flavored Granola
The New Seasonal 'PaleoKrunch Bars' are Infused with Real Bacon Bits
28
Pizza-Flavored Hummus
Sabra Hummus' Latest Creation Tastes Like a Cheesy Pizza
27
Ice Cream-Flavored Cereals
The Ice Cream Pebbles Cereal Sherbet Variety Will Inspire Nostalgia
26
Donut-Flavored Cereals
Cap'n Crunch 'Sprinkled Donut Crunch' Cereal is Breakfast Dessert-Inspired
25
Brownie-Flavored Hummus Dips
This Pick Pocket Dips Product Tastes Like a Chocolate Brownie
24
Chocolatey Instant Noodles
These Ramen Noodles Feature a Sweet Chocolate Sauce
23
Maple Bacon Cheese Puffs
This Tasty Baked Corn Puff Snack Uses Only Natural & Local Ingredients
22
Zesty Cream Cookies
The Latest Oreo Flavor to be Released is 'Limeade Oreo'
21
Autumnal Corn Chips
Way Better's Cranberry Pumpkin Snack is Powered by Fall-Flavored Superfoods
20
Maple Bacon Breakfast Pastries
These New Pop-Tart Flavors are Perfect to Combat the Morning Slump
19
Elegant Meal-Flavored Chips
Aldi Uses Gourmet Dinner Images to Promote Lavish Potato Chip Flavors
18
Spicy Berry Dips
Boursin's Spicy Cheese Dip Combines Jalapeno and Cranberries
17
Poultry-Flavored Cookies
The Latest Rumored Bizarre Oreo Flavor is Fried Chicken
16
Buttery Bacon Popcorn
Now You Can Literally Bring Home the Bacon With this Pork Flavored Snack
15
Salsa-Flavored Potato Chips
The Newest Lay's Chips Taste Like Spicy, Tangy Pico de Gallo
14
Festive Energy Bars
These Flavored Energy Bars Taste Like Pumpkin, Pecan and Gingerbread
13
Festive Caramel-Flavored Chips
These Stackable Chips Now Come in a Salted Caramel Flavor
12
Hot Sauce Almonds
These Sriracha-Flavored Almonds Require a Glass of Water to Cool the Heat
11
Candy Floss Cookies
These Cotton Candy Oreos Combine Nostalgic Childhood Flavors
10
Curry-Flavored Protein Bars
These Savory Flaxseed Bars Combine Eastern and Western Flavors
9
Spicy Flavored Chocolates
These Sriracha Chocolates are Spicy and Sweet
8
Caesar Chocolate Truffles
These Unconventionally SavorTruffles are Rolled in Caesar Salad Croutons
7
Birthday Cake Pastries
Celebrate Pop-Tarts' 50th Anniversary with its New Birthday Cake Flavor
6
Pumpkin-Flavored Sausages
These Pumpkin Spice Chicken Sausages Create a Uniquely Sweet Meat Dish
5
Pumpkin-Flavored Popcorn Snacks
This Company is Now Selling 'Pumpkin Spice Caramel Corn'
4
Curry-Flavoured Macarons
These Unusual Macarons Contain a Spicy, Curry-Inspired Filling
3
Cheesy Bacon Crackers
These Cheddar Bacon Goldfish Puffs are Mouthwateringly Delicious
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Chowder-Flavored Ramen
The Boston Clam Chowder Instant Ramen Merges American and Asian Flavors
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Wasabi Ice Cream
The Wasabi Aisu Ice Cream Brings Together Flavor Extremes
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The KitKat’Chup Bar is Made with the Help of Heinz
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Walkers and Heinz Partnered on Three New Crisp Flavors in the UK
Ninja-Inspired Curated Snack Boxes
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Upcycled Mushroom Chips
Confetti Snacks Debuts the Revolution Mushroom Chips
Extra-Spicy Noodle Cups
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Inspired by Twisters, Fritos Flavor Twists Fuse Hot and Cooling Flavors
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Caviar-Paired Crisps
The Pringles x The Caviar Co. Crisps and Caviar Collection Elevates Snacking
Scoopable Rice Cakes
Cloud Chips are Snackable Rice Cakes Made with Wholesome Ingredients
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Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn Has Hints of Garlic, Ginger, Soy & Sesame
Flavorful Puffed Snacks
Pringles® Debuts Pringles® Mingles™ in Canada
Limited-Time Cheese-Inspired Pretzel Snacks
Pretzelmaker Debuts the Cheetos® Pretzel Bites
Spicy Honey Crisps
Club Crisps and Mike's Hot Honey Created Spicy-Sweet Crisps for Snackers
Korean Cuisine-Inspired Snack Chips
Ruffles Korean-Style Sweet & Spicy Chili are Here for Summer
Sweetened Extra-Spicy Snack Chips
Utz Mike’s Hot Honey Extra Hot is Three-Times Hotter Than Before
Senior-Friendly Snacks
These Packaged Snacks Speak to the Needs of Senior Snackers
All-Dressed Kettle Chips
Lay's Kettle Cooked Ruffles All Dressed are Arriving Back for the Summer
Pickle-Flavored Rice Crisps
Quaker Dill Pickle Rice Crisps Respond to Consumer Demand
Savory On-the-Go Snack Bars
Fresh Food For Now Savory Bars Come in Two Flavors
Zesty Tamarind Chocolates
This Spicy, Sweet & Sour Raaka Chocolate Features the Flavor of the Year
Spicy Cuisine Snack Chips
The Pringles Hot Snacks Come in Five Piquant Flavors
Craft Cocktail Popcorn Snacks
Eatable Offers Chocolate Espresso Martini Milk Chocolate Kettle Corn
Artisan Flavored Almonds
These Flavored Almonds by naturSource are a Healthy and Versatile Snack
Spicy Citrus Snack Chips
Pringles Zesty Chilli & Lime is Being Added to the Brand's Spicy Range
Sauce-Coated QSR Nuggets
KFC's Saucy Nuggets are Arriving in Multiple New Flavors
Pizza-Flavored Snack Mixes
Chex Mix Remix Cheesy Pizza & Zesty Taco Flavors Have Arrived
Pickle-Flavored Mochi Bites
My/Mochi Unveiled Pickle Mochi Ice Cream for National Pickle Day
Chip-Inspired Fish Crackers
Goldfish Enters the Potato Chip Category for the First Time
Pizza Potato Chips
Trader Joe's Pizza Party Potato Chips are Available for a Limited Time
Latin Cuisine Snack Puffs
Goya Chickpea Puffs Come in Three Latin-Inspired Flavors
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Spicy Snack Range Expansions
Doritos Dinamita Now Comes in Four Flavors to Delight Spicy Fare Fans
Chip-Flavored Alcoholic Beverages
Doritos Teams Up with Empirical on a New Nacho Cheese Spirit
Piquant Cheese Protein Chips
Wilde Protein Chips Spicy Queso Have a Satisfying Recipe and Flavor
Fried Egg-Flavored Snacks
Torres Fried Egg Potato Chips Blend Breakfast with Snack Time
Wine-Paired Snack Chips
Made for Drink and Brancott Estate Partnered for New Snacks
Barbecue-Themed Snack Chip Packs
The BBQ & Cheddar Mix Frito-Lay Variety Pack Has 18 Servings
Rebranded Spicy Chip Brands
Frito-Lay Announced it is Reviving Flamin' Hot as its Own Brand
Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks
Snacks from the Sea Kelpie Chips Come in Three Flavors
Road Trip-Inspired Snack Chips
McCoy’s Epic Eats Crisps Come in Two New Flavors
Savory Prepackaged Popcorns
These New Proper Snacks Propercorn Flavors Include Three Varieties
Flavorful Party Snacks
Imperial's Snacking Popcorn is a Fun Snack for Festivities
Artisan Blue Cheese Chip Kits
Wine Chips' Blue Cheese Starter Kit is Ideal for Entertaining
Cinema-Inspired Chocolates
A24 Movie Chocolate Shares the Flavors of Beloved Theater Refreshments
Ranch-Flavored Chili Sauces
Hidden Valley Ranch & This Little Goat Created a Chili Crisp Condiment
Festive Savory Snack Ads
Frito Lay Canada is Encouraging Canadians to Leave Out Chips for Santa
Globally Inspired Dog Meals
Restaurant Favorites Inspired Tiki Dog's Taste of the World Recipes
Controversial Corn Chips
Coriander Doritos is a "Fragrant and Indulgently Soapy” Snack
Chip-Flavored Jerky Snacks
A New Lineup of Jack Link's x Frito-Lay Products Just Dropped
Fiery Fruit Snacks
Fruit & Fire Snack Crisps Blend Sweet and Spicy Flavors
Boldly Flavored Chickpea Chips
These Properchips are Healthy and Uncompromising on Great Taste
Unconventionally Flavored Distillates
Diistil's At-Home Range Includes Varieties Like Soy Sauce
Globally Inspired Nut Snacks
Octonuts Focuses on Cashew-Based Snacks and Butters
DIY Snacking Popcorns
Popcorn Kitchen's Gourmet Popping Kernels Inspire Creativity in the Kitchen
Snackable Pasta Chips
S'noods Turn Pasta from a Dinner Staple into Mid-Day Bites
Collaboration Pizza-Flavored Chips
These Walkers Max Pizza Hut Flavors are Permanent Products
Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites
TCHO's Choco Natchos are Cheesy Chocolate Bites are Savory & Spicy
Tailgate-Inspired Potato Chips
Kettle Brand 7 Layer Dip Turns an Iconic Snack into a Chip
Adult-Targeted Milk Chocolates
Gnaw Chocolate Makes Bold Flavors That Evoke Childhood Memories
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Philadelphia Cuisine Snack Chips
Herr's Chips Introduced the Flavored by Philly Lineup
Fermented Pickle Chips
Bubbies is Debuting a Food Innovation at Natural Products Expo West
Everything Bagel Crisps
Pringles Everything Bagel Has Notes of Seeds, Spices and Cream Cheese
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries
Simplot Maple City Waffle Line Reimagines a Classic Dish
Yeast Spread Snack Chips
Marmite Crisps are Instantly Recognizable on Store Shelves
Pacakged Mac&Cheese Flavors
Two New Flavors Join the KRAFT Mac & Cheese Lineup
Flavored Vegan Crisps
Walkers Launches a Collection of New Vegan Crisps in Three Flavors
Expansive Spicy Snack Rebrands
The Flamin' Hot Brand Branches Off to Perform Standalone
Remixed Spiced Cheese Snacks
These Frito-Lay Snacks Include New and Returning Flavors
Spicy-Sweet Popcorn Snacks
Cheetos Flamin’ Hot Cinnamon Sugar Flavored Popcorn is Swicy
Premium Night-In Snack Chips
Walkers Sensations Crisps Now Come in Two New Flavors
Cereal-Inspired Greek Yogurt Bars
Snoop Cereal Inspired Sweetkiwi's Frozen Greek Yogurt Bars
Themed Heart-Shaped Chips
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graze Snack Packs Come in Two Flavor Options
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Ritz Toasted Chips Have Debuted Two New Flavors
Gourmet Vegetable-Based Crisps
Hunter Foods Launches the New Okra and Shiitake Mushroom Chips
Spiced Chocolate Snack Ranges
The Snak Club Tajín Seasoned Chocolatey Range is Arriving Now
Cheese-Stuffed Wieners
Oscar Mayer Stuffed Dogs Satisfy Fans' Hunger for Bold, Unique Flavors
Indian-Style Chili Crisp Condiments
Maya Kaimal's Flavor Booster Fuses Chinese & Indian Influence
Festively Flavored Snack Chips
These Walkers Crisps Flavors are Arriving for the Holidays
Pickle-Flavored Candy Floss
There's Pickle Cotton Candy at the CNE 2023
Savory Americana Snack Flavors
Walkers Smokin’ BBQ Sauce is Making its Way to the UK
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These Saputo Cheeses Come in Five Varieties
Fiery Flavor-Packed Chips
The Pringles Spicy Range is Arriving in Australia and New Zealand
Dressing-Inspired Potato Chips
Sweetgreen is Joining the Snacking Space with Ranch Potato Chips
High-Protein Pizza Chips
Legendary Foods' Newest Popped Protein Chips Taste Like Comfort Food
Luchador-Inspired Tortilla Chips
El Nacho Tortilla Chips Have Bold Branding and Color
Crunchy Cannabis Edibles
These Delightfully Savory Cannabis Chips are Packed With Flavor
Boldly Flavored Snack Fries
You Need This Hot Cheddar Fries Have a Plant-Based Recipe
Spicy Edamame Bean Snacks
The Only Bean is Launching a New Wasabi Soy Sauce Snack
Chocolatey Mexican Popcorn Snacks
Tamalitoz Churro Chocolate Caliente Palomitaz is Dessert-Like
Savory-Flavored Seaweed Snacks
Gimme Seaweed Debuts a Sweet and Spicy Korean BBQ Flavor
Hot Dog-Flavored Snack Chips
7-Select Big Bite Hot Dog Chips are Inspired by a Classic Snack
Aromatic Protein Chips
Pokko's Plant-Based Natural Snacks are Infused with Asafoetida
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
International Snack Marketplaces
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International Flavor Trail Mixes
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Super-Spicy Snack Mixes
Snak Club & Hot Ones Created Fiery Flavors for On-the-Go Snacking
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Elotes-Flavored Snack Chips
Pringles Mexican Street Corn is Exclusively at 7-Eleven
International Flavor Snack Pies
Pukka World Flavours Come in Three Grab-and-Go Options
International Cuisine Peanut Snacks
KP Snacks Flavour Kravers Now Come in Two New Flavors
Flavor-Infused Cheese Slices
These Kraft Singles Flavored Cheese Slices Come in Three Options
Summer-Inspired Instant Noodle Flavors
These New Maruchan Yakisoba Flavors Come in Two Options
Indulgently-Inspired Dessert Flavors
These I.T.S. Dessert Flavors are Sweet and Familiar
Chocolate-Covered Orange Chips
Chiwis Chocolate Orange Chips Come in Three Flavors
Spicy Asian Beef Chips
Kettle Chips Releases Ridge Cut Asian Chili Beef Potato Chips in the UK
Mexican Spice Jerky Snacks
Tajín Flavored Beef Jerky Shares a Savory, Spicy Chili-Lime Flavor
Spicy Cheese Snack Chips
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Football-Focused Snack Flavors
Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo is Perfect for Game Day Snacking
BBQ Season Snack Chips
These New Kettle Chips Flavors are Arriving for the Summer Season
Potato Chip Flavor Challenges
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Italian-Inspired Potato Chips
The Saucy Ladies' Makes Globally Inspired Kettle Cooked Potato Chips
Edamame-Seasoned Snack Chips
These Calbee Edamame-Flavored Potato Chips are Arriving Now
Piquant Sweet Potato Chips
The Jackson's Spicy Jalapeño Sweet Potato Chips are Satisfying
Charcuterie-Inspired Nut Snacks
The Columbus Craft Nuts Come in Four Foodie-Inspired Flavors
Spicy Summertime Snack Chips
Burts Spicy Barbecue Chips are Limited-Edition
Piquant Flavor-Packed Crackers
Goldfish Crisps Come in Two New Flavor Options
Alcohol-Inspired Food Flavorings
These Alcohol-Inspired Flavors Have a Delicious Profile
Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers
TexMex Sombreros are Shapely Snacks Filled with Flavor
New Orleans-Inspired Snack Products
These New Zapp's Snacks Come in Two Varieties
Spicy Cheesy Popcorn Snacks
Flamin' Cheesy Taps into the Demand for Fiery Cheesy Flavors
Hickory-Smoked Snack Chips
Low and Slow Snacks Makes BBQ-Flavored Tortilla, Potato & Corn Chips
Cost-Conscious Private Label Snacks
These New Salty Snack Products from AWG Brands are Flavorful
All-Natural Pinole Chips
Bob's Natural Created "Snack Fuel" with Corn Flour, Chia Seeds & Dates
Freeze-Dried Candy Tasting Kits
This Candy Tasting Set Shares Unique Flavors with Crispy Textures
Japanese-Style Hotdogs
Japadog Hotdogs are a Fusion of Umami Flavors