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12 Interesting (But Strange) New Food And Menu Items

Have you ever seen the new release of a menu or snack item and thought, “who the hell would eat that?” Well, every time I see something like pickle-flavored coffee…

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Have you ever seen the new release of a menu or snack item and thought, "who the hell would eat that?" Well, every time I see something like pickle-flavored coffee cream (just made that up), I definitely say that. There's never a shortage of those items.

I decided to scrub the internet to see what's out there. The item I recently saw that stopped me in my tracks was Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream. Like what??? I know I'm in the minority of people who have a strong dislike of ranch dressing, so for me, this was ruining a great thing. You can check it out below and see for yourself.

If you've tried any of these we would love to hear what you thought. Which ones would you try? Any you would refuse even if you got paid? Let us know!

Cup Noodles Breakfast

I gotta say, I'm curious about this. Ramen flavored like pancakes, sausage, and egg. Let's just say...interesting! It will be sold exclusively at select Walmart locations.

Hidden Valley Ranch ice cream

I know I'm in the minority, but I despise ranch dressing and anything ranch-flavored. This would definitely be a no for me, but let me know if you try it!

Trader Joe's Pizza and Ketchup flavored seasoning

I would get the pizza flavored one for one purpose only...to put on my popcorn. The ketchup flavoring? I would try it, but not sure what I would put it on besides fries.

Frank's Pickle-Flavored Red Hot Sauce

I would totally use this. Like their slogan says, "I put this sh*t on everything!" I would.

Chick-fil-A cauliflower sandwich

I love cauliflower, and enjoy it in many forms. It does feel strange though as a burger substitute. That said, I would eat it!

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Spam Figgy pudding

This isn't available now, but I'm sure it'll be back during the holiday season at the end of the year. I'm actually a big fan of SPAM, but not sure I would like this flavor profile. Lol

Baskin Robbins Chicken and Waffles Ice Cream

Baskin Robbins has an interesting new flavor - chicken and waffles. Sounds strangely delicious!

Trader Joe's Vegan Poke

Leave it to Trader Joe's to give you something "different." If you've never had poke before, it's diced raw (or torched) fish that is flavored. It's delicious! But if you're vegan, you don't eat fish. What did they substitute it with? Beets! I know that would turn a lot of people off, but I LOVE beets so I'm definitely headed to TJ's.

Trader Joe's perfectly pickled pups

Trader Joe's does it again! I'm always down to try anything pickle flavored, so this is a yes for me.

Organic green banana fusili pasta

Ummm, not sure what to say about this except, why not? Everything else is being made into a pasta, why not bananas?

Hormel Chili Cheese Beer

I feel like I should hate this, but I don't. I feel like it would be good on a hot day at Fenway Park.

General Mills IHop Blueberry and syrup mini pancake cereal

I'm not a cereal person, but I am an IHop person. Blueberry pancakes are my favorite, so I guess these would be worth a try for me. Although I have to say, they don't look very appetizing.

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