Would you try this pumpkin spice-flavored candy Californians are searching for? We did

Dominique Williams
·2 min read

Google users across the United States are on the hunt for pumpkin spice-flavored things, and the search engine collected data revealing which are the most uniquely searched by state in 2023.

The metric “uniquely searched” means a significantly higher number of Google searches for these products were occurring in certain states compared to others, according to The Takeout.

“Which explains why something like ‘pumpkin spice latte’ isn’t on the map — everyone’s searching for that all the time,” the food website wrote.

Pumpkin spice Red Vines are what Californians are looking for, according to a Google Trends report published on Sept. 8, and we decided to give them a try.

Pumpkin spice Red Vines found at Savemart in Ripon, CA.
Pumpkin spice Red Vines found at Savemart in Ripon, CA.

Here’s our review of pumpkin spice-flavored Red Vines, and what pumpkin-spice flavored foods other states are searching for:

Pumpkin spice Red Vines review

We found the fall-flavored Red Vines at Savemart on sale for $3 for two packages, as of Thursday afternoon.

Upon opening the package, the smell of pumpkin spice slaps you in the face. Because of this, we thought the licorice would have a strong flavor, but it was surprisingly mild.

The candy had a muted pumpkin spice flavor. It wasn’t incredibly sweet, either.

Pumpkin spice Red Vines have a mild flavor, taste testers say.
Pumpkin spice Red Vines have a mild flavor, taste testers say.

We tasted more flavors of spice than pumpkin. We noted cinnamon and nutmeg at the forefront.

Overall, we rate the candy a 6/10. We wouldn’t rush to buy out the store, but even non-pumpkin spice lovers might find these edible.

What pumpkin spice foods other states are looking for

Red Vines aren’t the only obscure pumpkin spice product Americans are searching for this year.

Residents in states including Arizona, South Dakota, Minnesota and New Jersey have creative ideas for products they want to taste like pumpkin spice.

The most “uniquely searched” pumpkin spice foods by state.
The most “uniquely searched” pumpkin spice foods by state.

Here are some of pumpkin spice food Google searches (from the Sept. 8 report) that caught our attention:

  • Alabama- popcorn

  • Arizona- Spam

  • Connecticut, Ohio, Maryland and New Jersey- Goldfish crackers

  • Delaware- deer jerky

  • Iowa- brioche

  • Minnesota- tacos

  • South Dakota- tamales

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