As autumn sets in, holiday-themed products begin to emerge, stirring up a bit of early excitement for the winter season. Picture the chilly mornings, warm cups of cocoa, cozy fires, and, of course, candy canes that can wreak havoc on your children’s teeth. But unless your little ones have an unyielding love for kale—perhaps more than Ava’s kids—they likely won’t be eager to dig into these peculiar new candy canes, which, believe it or not, are flavored like kale.
Gag reflex activated.
These kale candy canes are crafted by a quirky novelty shop known as Archie McPhee. If you’re feeling a mix of disgust and curiosity, well, that’s probably the goal. The company’s motto, “We make weird,” certainly applies to this unique creation.
“When it was time for us to create a candy cane, we decided to incorporate the superfood kale! While it may not have the same nutritional benefits as real kale, it does offer that distinctive flavor we all know,” shared Jamie Collins, the Director of Eccentricity at Archie McPhee, in a statement to TODAY Food.
However, Collins emphasizes that this isn’t your typical candy cane; it lacks the minty flavor you might expect. “We want to inform potential buyers that the green hue might mislead someone into thinking it has a minty taste. We wouldn’t want anyone to accidentally bite into one,” he warned.
Indeed, kale candy canes are a reality. So, if you’re feeling brave, grab a box while they last. Or not—we completely understand if you choose to pass on this one.
If kale isn’t your cup of tea, perhaps you’d be interested in trying candy canes flavored with bacon, pickle, or even gravy? Yes, they really exist. And for the truly adventurous, clam-flavored canes are also on offer. What a time to be alive (and maybe a little queasy).
Though a bit unconventional, Archie McPhee is renowned for its bizarre novelty snacks. Remember the Mac and Cheese flavor they launched last year? Clearly, there’s a market for these oddities, even if just for the experience of trying them once. This year has also seen the release of pizza and ham-flavored canes. So, if you’re wondering what else could possibly be created, we have just one request: how about a classic candy cane or five to wash those down with? Sounds about right.
We’ll stick to our traditional peppermint candy canes and our breakfast. But if you’re feeling adventurous, these kale-flavored treats come in at $6.50 a box. Just remember, you were warned.
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To summarize, kale candy canes are a quirky, novelty item that may not appeal to everyone but certainly add an eccentric twist to holiday treats. With a range of bizarre flavors available, there’s something for the adventurous eater, while traditionalists can stick to the classic peppermint variety.