Introducing gummy polar bears! In the latest food trend taking over TikTok, people are marinating gummy bears in Sprite and freezing them to create a crunchy, texturally unique treat.

This trend began as an ASMR sensation by @emiriASMR, who captivated viewers with the soothing sound of crunching frozen gummy bears, racking up over 9 million views. Like many viral food fads, this one quickly spread across social media.

The process is simple: TikTok user Kat Chao explains that you submerge Haribo gummy bears in a container of Sprite, then refrigerate overnight. After dumping out the liquid, the bears are placed on a plate and frozen for two to three hours. The result? Gummy bears that are bigger, with a smooth, icy texture, a far cry from the usual chewy consistency.

For those feeling adventurous, TikTok influencer Julia Vuong took the trend to the next level, marinating and freezing a giant one-pound gummy bear, creating a “Frankenfood” treat that went viral.

While many are raving about the pop-sicle-like snack, with one user noting how satisfying the “little pops” of osmosis sound, not everyone is a fan. Some commenters, like Sarah Betts, found the frozen treats “awful,” claiming they just tasted like ice.

However, others pointed out that Sarah’s mistake was putting the bears in the freezer instead of the fridge for 24 hours. When done right, the gummy bears should have a jelly-like consistency inside.

Have you tried this trend? What did you think of the frozen gummy bears?