Ice cream is supposed to be a delicious treat, but not every flavor gets it right. Some flavors are so bizarre or off-putting that they make you wonder who thought they were a good idea in the first place. There are some truly bizarre concoctions out there but even some of the more mainstream flavors really make you scratch your head wondering who actually orders this stuff?
Bubblegum
Chewing gum and ice cream together? It’s a head-scratcher. The chewy gum bits mixed in with creamy ice cream leave you wondering whether to swallow or spit. It’s a flavor combo that doesn’t quite hit the sweet spot. Kids think it’s great though!
Birthday Cake
Meant to taste like a party, but often feels like a sugar overload. The intense sweetness and artificial flavor can be overwhelming, making you feel like you’re eating pure sugar with some sprinkles on top. We’ll stick to actual cake.
Cotton Candy
This flavor takes you back to the fair but not in the best way. It’s super sweet and kind of artificial, making it feel like you’re eating a melted plastic version of your childhood favorite.
Butter Pecan
A classic, but not for everyone. The buttery, nutty flavor can be too much, and the chunks of pecan might interrupt the smooth ice cream experience. Some love it (my dad), but others just can’t get into it.
Rum Raisin
As if raisins weren’t divisive enough in cookies, this flavor attempts to bring a sophisticated, boozy twist to ice cream but often ends up reminding people of accidentally eating their grandparent’s desserts.
Green Tea
Subtle and slightly bitter, this flavor is far from the sweet, creamy ice cream most people expect. It’s definitely an acquired taste, and not everyone has acquired it yet. Most people think matcha tastes like grass and the ice cream version is no different.
Rainbow Sherbet
Looks fun and colorful but can be overly sweet and confusing in taste. It promises fruity flavors but ends up just tasting like sugar.
Peppermint
Like brushing your teeth while eating ice cream. The strong mint flavor can be overpowering. Some think it’s refreshing, most think it’s straight up artificially medicinal.
Strawberry
When done right, it’s great, but artificial strawberry flavor can ruin it. Instead of a fresh berry taste, you might get a synthetic letdown that doesn’t do justice to this classic.
Banana
Banana-flavored anything is tricky, and ice cream is no different. It often misses the intended mark on natural sweetness, leaning towards an overly ripe or artificial taste that just doesn’t sit right.
Licorice
Love it or hate it. Licorice ice cream has a bold, aniseed flavor that’s not for everyone. If you’re a fan of the candy, you might enjoy it, but for many, it’s a polarizing choice.
12 Foods Every Kid Loved That You Hate As An Adult
Remember those foods you couldn’t get enough of as a kid? As adults, our tastes change, and some of those childhood favorites now make us cringe. From overly sweet treats to strange flavor combinations, here are 12 kid foods that many adults find hard to stomach. Take a trip down memory lane and see which ones still make you shudder.
Read it Here: 12 Foods Every Kid Loved That You Hate As An Adult
12 Chocolate Candy Bars That Miss The Mark For Most
We all have our favorite chocolate bars, but let’s be honest—not all of them deserve the hype. Some candy bars just don’t hit the mark. You know the ones: too bland, too sweet, or just plain disappointing. It’s surprising how popular some of these overrated treats are, considering they often leave us wanting more. From lackluster flavors to weird textures, these chocolate candy bars seriously miss the mark. Here are the ones that really don’t live up to their reputation in our opinion.
Read it Here: 12 Chocolate Candy Bars That Miss The Mark For Most
Select images provided by Depositphotos.
Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.