Hot goods from China Rolling popcorn: will the trend make it to us?

Christian Thumshirn

22.11.2024

Hearts, flowers or curls: a street food trend is going viral in China. The simple ingredient: popcorn, pressed into shape. The trend is certainly creative, but will it catch on in Switzerland?

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  • A new street food trend is spreading in the Chinese city of Wenzhou in eastern China.
  • Street vendors are popping popcorn in all kinds of shapes.
  • The trend is currently going viral as "rolling popcorn".

In the Chinese city of Wenzhou, a new type of street snack has recently gained popularity: "rolling popcorn". With its unique design and creativity, it has become a trendy treat that locals and tourists alike love to try.

Unlike traditional popcorn, this "rolling popcorn" is not just a simple popped kernel. Special techniques are used to skillfully shape the popcorn into various forms such as magic wands, hearts and flowers.

Will the trend catch on in Switzerland?