Bacon Latte, Anyone? 5 Places Bacon Doesn’t Belong

on May 13, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Though the reason is unbeknownst to me, bacon-flavored products have been booming in recent years. While I like bacon just fine (extra-crisp, please) next to my eggs, in a salad, or on a BLT, there are other places I don't think it has any business.

1. Bacon-Flavored Coffee. This bacon-flavored syrup by Torani can be added to any beverage cold or hot. Bacon latte, anyone? I imagine it tasting like a cup of bacon grease.

2. BakonVodka. Don't let the alternative spelling fool you; it's actually bacon-flavored vodka. Their slogan: Pure. Refreshing. Bacon. My reaction: Yuck. Yuck. Yuck.

3. Because everyone wants bacony-fresh breath? These Savory Bacon Mints are from Uncle Oinker's. The description on Amazon.com reads: "It may sound weird but once you taste it, youll (sic) see that mint and bacon is a match made in China." I think it's probably a typo, but it's really funny because when it comes to understanding any affection for this product, well ... it's all Chinese to me.

4. Bacon Lube. If you can't bear to part with bacon even when it comes to the boudoir, well, here you go -- bacon-flavored lubricant. It doesn't appear to be on the market yet, but last I heard J&D's -- whose goal is to "make everything taste like bacon" -- was looking for beta testers.

5. Bacon Air-Freshener. I'm at a loss for words on this one, except for letting you know that if you have one of these, I'll never step foot in your car.

Have you tried any of these bacon-flavored products?

About the author Julie Ryan Evans

can be found writing from coffee houses wherever she may be. The quality of her days is largely influenced by the seat she nabs and whether a protein plate is available.

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Comments (8)

lovinangels

on May 14, 2010 at 12:34 AM

No, but I'm dying for Vosges Mo's bacon bar. I just can't bear to part with six bucks for a chocolate bar.

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Nonmember comment from Val

on May 14, 2010 at 9:06 AM

I've tried the Torani syrup in a number of drinks. It goes best in a hot cocoa or chocolate latte. It has some appealing smoky notes to it that complement winter drinks. I wasn't as fond of cold drink options. My opinion.

Nonmember comment from Julie

on May 14, 2010 at 11:13 AM

I love the bacon in cocktails. It goes really well with bourbon and really wells with the smokiness. The vodka and syrup are great this way, but I don't think bacon belongs in coffee either!

sodapple

on May 14, 2010 at 6:45 PM

i like to eat bacon but i don't think i'll try any of these things =-/

Carey2006

on May 14, 2010 at 8:38 PM

Um...NO THANK YOU......that's a bit too much for me!

Julieryanevans

on May 14, 2010 at 11:25 PM

so interesting to know that some of you really like the syrup! makes me less skeptical... i kinda assumed they just made it all for practical joke purposes or something. not sure i'll try, but a leat a little more open ... maybe if i had enough plain vodka first!