Gross Candy Flavors From Around The World
By Lauren Mccluskey
1 year ago
1. Lamb Caramel
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When people visit Hokkaido, Japan, they're eager to try these infamous meat caramels. We're not sure why because the flavor of Genghis Khan Caramels is enough to make you hurl! You see, they're supposed to be based on the flavor of lamb curry! Many reviews of the candy say it's hard to describe what is occurring on your tongue, but the flavor is more like Mongolian spices than meat.2. Fragrant Musk Sticks
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Fragrant Musk Sticks have been described as Australia's most misunderstood candy. If you've never tried them, the best way to describe their odd flavor is either grandmother's makeup drawer or a perfume shop... But, strangely, it is said that these comments weren't from bad reviews! However, they're things you probably want to sniff rather than chow down on...3. Bertie Bot's Every Flavored Bean
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The Harry Potter franchise made Bertie Bots Every Flavor Beans infamous, and Jelly Belly has actually recreated the wizard's (not so) favorite candy for you to try! But you probably won't thank them for the flavors that include booger, rotten egg, barf, moldy cheese, or centipede!4. Wasabi Kit Kats
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Most people love to munch on a KitKat but most people don't realize that there are massively popular in Japan and there are actually 300 different flavors to try! But they're not all delicious... In fact, there is a wasabi flavor, and love it or hate it, wasabi chocolate just isn't the one!5. Kitten Tongue Chocolate
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In the Czech Republic, chocolate bars exist and they're called Kitten Tongues. Yes, you read that right! But fear not! The manufacturers haven't actually harmed any tiny kittens in the manufacturing of these tasty chocolate treats - they get their name from the shape of them! Phew!6. Tayto Cheese and Onion Chocolate Bar
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Now, we might all be pretty familiar with the chip brand, Tayto. But did you know that they actually created a chocolate bar that is cheese and onion flavor?! To be honest, eating chocolate immediately after eating cheesy chips or corn puffs is actually a satisfying snack. Seriously, don't knock it 'till you try it!7. Texas BBQ PayDay Bar
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Everybody's favorite peanut caramel bar, the Payday bar, has had a few different flavors during its existence but one quite popular taste was the Texas BBQ! We can definitely understand savory Texas BBQ peanut snacks but we might need a bit of convincing for this one!8. Lobster Candy
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There's a popular candy sold in Russian groceries that has an illustration of a lobster on the wrapper... But does that mean the hard candies are actually flavored with lobster? Not quite - the taste is almost peanutty and the candies have a soft center so we suspect the candy resembles a lobster in the sense that it has a hard exterior and a soft filling.9. Japanese Squid Candy
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Another widely consumed Japanese snack is chocolate-covered squid. Dried squid is really popular in Japan and it's safe to say that when it comes to snacks, Japan is insanely creative! The snack, known as 'ika', may or may not be to your taste but reviews have described the flavor to be inoffensive and quite subtle! We'll leave the taste test to you!10. Chlorophyll Pez
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PEZ has been in existence since 1927 and they've been a global household name for years. They've truly showcased some weird and wonderful flavors. And in the sixties, they really pushed the boundaries and introduced flavors like flowers and chlorophyll (you know the stuff that makes leaves green). Not what we'd call flower power!11. Zombie Food
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Zombies only wanna eat your brains... and YOU can feel like a zombie too with these human organ-shaped and body part-shaped chocolates, filled with BLOOD and GUTS. Only joking, it's caramel that's dyed red and probably doesn't taste too gross if you like your soft caramel... It's just the idea of it that's putting us off!12. Salsageti
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Now, this is a weird one if you've never seen it before! But this Mexican candy is actually a mass of long watermelon-flavored candy straws. But to make it more like a spaghetti dish, there's a spicy tamarind sauce along with sugar crystals to pour and sprinkle over them. They also do a mango flavor for a more traditional salsa vibe... And it's definitely a culinary experience!13. Chocolate Covered Crickets
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Whether you ever want to eat them or not, insects have been found to be a much healthier and more sustainable source of protein that we have been often encouraged to add to our diets. And people have experimented with making them more appealing for quite some time. Take these crunchy chocolate-coated crickets for instance - enticing!14. Salmiakki (Salted Liquorice)
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Many Scandinavians have thoroughly enjoyed the flavor of salted licorice candies since they were children. Take Salmiakki, or Finnish hard candies, for instance - they absolutely fly off the shelves in Finland. They are not quite as appealing to people from around the globe though!15. Lightning Bug Gummy
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Bug-shaped jelly sweets may gross you out a little but these Lightning Bugs are pretty amazing. They come with a little tweezer-like tool that you use to squeeze the sweets and they glow! But don't worry, they're still safe to eat through because it's the tweezers that have the little LED in them. And you can use it to make other objects grow if you so desire!16. Bamba (Peanut Corn Snacks)
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Now, these popular Israeli puffed corn snacks might look like Cheetos but they certainly don't taste like cheese! In fact, you do expect them to have that strong cheese taste so it takes you by surprise, and almost disgust, when they taste like something completely different AND have a cream filling. They certainly take some getting used to!17. Tequila Worm Lollypops
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Tequila might not make you so happy with this particular candy. Especially because it's got a visible worm inside this sucker which is way more than enough to put you off! Or give you a revolting food challenge to finish the whole pop, worm included, without barfing!18. Mac & Cheese Candy Cane
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Who doesn't love sucking on a delicious peppermint candy cane over the festive period? And who doesn't love devouring a comforting place of mac & cheese? So what could possibly go wrong if you combine these two things to create mac & cheese flavored candy canes? Well, everything... Everything could go wrong...19. Scabs
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There's something nauseatingly satisfying about picking at a scab as a child. And - admit it - it's repulsively fulfilling as an adult too! This Lick Your Wounds candy helps you to gratify the impulse of picking at your own scabs whilst providing you with a tasty treat! How wonderfully disgusting!20. Hotlix Scorpian Candy
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So, we've heard about a lollypop with a worm trapped inside, but what about a lollypop with a scorpion surprise? You don't even have to worry about the stinger because, if you have the stomach for it, these lollypops are completely safe to eat! We promise!21. Gum that 'Tastes like Soap!'
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There is chewing gum that is produced in Canada, called Thrills, which actually tastes like soap. And, believe it or not, people really dig it! This retro favorite is flavored with rosewater and is quite pleasing to the eye with its unforgettable bright purple color.22. Burnt Rice Candy
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Burnt rice candy is really popular in many places such as South Korea and also in Japan. But it's not actually as weird as it sounds and doesn't taste like burnt rice. In fact, this is just what it's made with rice that is burnt so much that it produces a sticky, nutty layer that can be flavored and made into hard candy.23. Durian Candy
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Durian fruit from southeast Asia has been often described as the most foul-smelling fruit in the entire world. And despite its many health benefits, the fruit has been described as stinking of raw sewage, rotten flesh, and fetid gym socks. So we are left wondering why it has been made into a candy flavor...24. Clamdy Canes
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We've already discovered that candy cane flavors are pretty diverse, from the traditional peppermint to delicious fruity tastes, and all the way through to more acquired flavors. There's even clam flavor, which, has been described as having quite a strong clam juice taste and smell. And with the sweetness of the candy - it's a revolting sensory overload!25. Onion Ring Mints
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Mints are great for bad breath. But what about mints that actually give you bad breath? Yep - there's actually a mint in the world that is onion ring flavor. Disgusting on their own, but why not try them with bacon gumballs to complete your barf-worthy meal?26. Thanksgiving Gumballs
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If you ever dreamed of becoming a champion gum chewer like Violet Beauregard, look no further because these gumballs are like a three-course Thanksgiving meal! As you chew, you'll taste the traditional turkey, sweet cranberry sauce, and spicy pumpkin pie. But don't worry, this gum won't turn you into a giant cranberry!27. Meatball Bubblegum
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Another vomit-inducing novelty gum is this Hearty Italian Style Meatball Bubble Gum. It has even been made to look like fully-cooked meatballs which is pretty confusing. But fear not, this meaty-looking bubble gum doesn't actually taste like meatballs, it's just like regular gum!28. Box of Boogers
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These tangy gummy candies claim to be not your regular gummy! And they're really not. In fact, they've been made to actually look and feel like real boogers which is great if you love a good prank, but definitely not ideal if you have a particularly weak gag reflex!29. Ear Wax Candy
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And here's another one that's certainly NOT for those with weaker stomachs! Earwax candy is the texture of real earwax and comes in a plastic ear. And to extract the revolting candy substance, they've provided you with some edible Qtips... Not one we'll be sampling anytime soon!30. Breath Palette's Toothpaste
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Now you're all suitably grossed out by all of that revolting candy, at least you can brush your teeth and freshen up, right? Absolutely not... Unless your idea of fresh breath has the aroma of, like say, curry! Yes, it's true that there's actually a brand of toothpaste in the world, Breath Pallete, that has developed every flavor of toothpaste that you can think of... I think we'll stick to good old-fashioned mint, thank you!31. Sour Flush Candy Toilets
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Because if there's one thing you want to think about when you're trying to enjoy a tasty candy snack, it's a toilet! These candy flush toilets - sour, because a toilet is never going to taste sweet - come with your own bowl to dip your candy into. Oh, and the candy is a 'plunger', of course.32. Butt With Ears
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This Haribo offering from German is known as Arsch mit Ohren - a**e with ears - which is EXACTLY what it sounds like, which doesn't make it any less weird or gross. If you've heard of the insult 'bu*thead' before, that's exactly what you're getting here... just in candy form. Because why not.33. Pickle Candy Canes
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Candy canes are hugely popular around the holidays in their traditional mint form - but if you're got a bit bored of the norm, why not go for a pickle candy cane instead? Perfect if you don't actually like peppermint, and even more perfect if for some reason you want your candy to taste like... pickle.34. Crime Scene Candy Tubes
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We know what they say about tampering with evidence - but what about completely eating evidence? How about a candy tube full of 'blood' or any other weird and suspicious crime scene sample? Exactly what you'd want to put in your mouth, right? Bodily fluids?35. Dubbel Zout
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So we know that sometimes sour or salty things can taste great when paired with sweet things - salted caramel, for example - but this Dutch candy 'dubbel zout' just gets it wrong. It's liquorice for starters, which is notoriously less-than-sweet anyway, but then it's the saltiest liquorice you can possibly get, whilst being shaped like some questionable medication.36. Gorilla Boogers
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Just in case human boogers weren't cutting it for you, and Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans in boogey flavor just had something missing, here's Gorilla Boogers, otherwise known as dried black beans that have been sweetened - popular in Asian cooking, and also the trash because they're disgusting.37. Ant Candy
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If there were ever two words that shouldn't have been put together in a sentence it's 'ant' and 'candy'. And just FYI - these are real ants, not candy shaped like ants. So if for some reason you do want to eat this, you'll get a big slab of candy with dried ants inside it. Yep.38. Jane-Jane Tasty Tuna Tidbits
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Wait, we were wrong - if there were two words that shouldn't be together it's tuna and candy! Urgh. These 'tidbits' are basically chunks of sugar with tuna in them. And there's a bunch of other ingredients in there that are questionable. It's basically tuna flavored candy, so there you go.39. Crick-Ettes
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Ha, what a creative play on words... that still doesn't make me want to eat them. These ACTUAL REAL CRICKETS have been attempted to become delicious by being sprinkled with a variety of different flavors because... why?? It's sort of like having a crunchy flavored chip for a snack... except they're crickets.40. BeanBoozled
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So either Bertie Bott copied off BeanBoozled, or it's the other way around - either way, BeanBoozled brings you a fine selection of jelly beans in unique and disgusting flavors, including rotten egg, moldy cheese and skunk spray. It's supposed to be a fun party game - and by fun, we mean gross.41. X-Ray Fish
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We've mentioned candy tasting like tuna, but apparently that's not the only fish candy on the market! You'll be glad to hear... We know that sometimes it's fun to make candy look like the shape of certain animals, but a fish? Really? And an x-ray fish at that with half of its body missing... no thanks.42. Zit Poppers
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Popping zits is like ASMR to some people these days, but that doesn't mean you want to eat what comes out of one! But just in case you're someone that does, here's some candy you might like. Now you can pop that 'plump and ripe' zit and eat whatever comes out of it. Lovely.43. Chum Bucket Candy
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This idea could actually work if the packaging was just the idea of a chum bucket but the candy inside was just regular ol' nice tasting candy. But this one instead has the candy actually taste like chum - which, in case you didn't know, is basically fish guts and blood and... yucky stuff.44. Garbage Candy
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Which is precisely where this belongs, funnily enough. The thing about this one is that the candy itself doesn't actually taste like trash - but it's all about the marketing of having it called garbage and coming in a trash can that's going to have a psychological effect on you.45. White Chocolate Maggots
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Exactly what you want to eat! We don't know why but the fact this is white chocolate instead of brown chocolate just makes the idea of maggots even more disgusting - maybe because we're using to seeing maggots with a light skin... and "tastier than the average maggot"? What?46. Crackheads
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There's so much wrong with this. The name... the slogan "we're all addicted to something"... the caffeine flavor passed off as an enjoyable treat but then reminding us that yes actually we've had 10 cups of coffee already today and probably shouldn't eat this candy...47. Black Lung Bubble Gum Cigarettes
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We all had a pretend smoke on those chocolate cigarettes when we were younger - it was all fun and games, and it just tasted like chocolate. But this? This is nightmare fuel. The candy itself is actually fine - it just tastes like lemon - but it's more the offputting packaging that makes you not want to buy it in the first place!48. Fart Candy
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Ah, yes - why wouldn't you want to eat something with a name like this? The worrying thing about this is not that it's just some innocent candy that tastes rotten - it promises to actually make you fart, and even though that's unlikely, it's just a weird concept where you're just going to be worried what's going to happen after you've had one...49. Gummy Flesh Fries
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When regular fries just won't do! McDonald's has their work cut out. Of course, this would push the limits of even Halloween candy - unless you specifically want to gnaw on a gummy severed finger... or two... or a whole box. We're sure the disgusting novelty would soon wear off.50. Bubblegum Hairballs
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Just in case cleaning up after your cat wasn't enough for you, now you can actually eat what your cat throws up! But in bubblegum flavor, so that makes it all okay of course. Even if they taste absolutely fine, they just look gross - like a weird meatball or something.What To Read Next
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