Glitter Pickles Are TikTok’s Sparkly New Obsession—Would You Try Them?

Move over, sour candy and butter boards—TikTok has crowned a new quirky food trend: glitter pickles.

Or, as the internet has lovingly nicknamed them, “glickles.” Yes, you read that right. This sparkling snack is taking over timelines, and people can't decide if they’re intrigued, horrified, or ready to bedazzle their brine.

What Are Glitter Pickles?

The concept is simple (and very TikTok): grab a jar of pickles, dump in some edible glitter, shake it, and voilà—your regular pickles just got a glow-up.

The trend started with a viral video last month, but it’s catching on after the holiday chaos subsided. To no one’s surprise, the hashtag #PrettyPickles is also trending, because what’s more photogenic than sparkly cucumbers floating in glittery brine?

@live.laugh.ronance OooOoooOooOoOsohh pretty pickles ✨🥒 #prettypickles #edibleglitters #glitter #pickles #sparkle #christmas #pickletok @arwen raeymaekers ♬ pReEeEtY PiCkLeSsSs - jam🍉

A Sparkly Warning: Edible Glitter Only, Please!

While glitter pickles are easy to make, there’s an important rule to follow: only use edible glitter. Some brands, like Jimmy John’s, tried jumping on the trend but got dragged online for using regular glitter, which, spoiler alert, isn’t safe to eat. Even if the packaging says “non-toxic,” consuming it is like downing a spoonful of microplastics—a recipe for a sparkly but stomach-churning experience.

So, unless you want your sparkly pickle adventure to turn unplanned toxic, stick to edible glitter.

You can find it online for about $10 a jar.

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Should You Try Glitter Pickles?

Whether you’re a pickle enthusiast or just looking for your next TikTok-worthy food experiment, glitter pickles are an easy way to add a little razzle-dazzle to your snack game. Love them or hate them, they’re sure to be a conversation starter at your next gathering.

Are glitter pickles the next big thing or a fad that’ll fade faster than last year’s cottagecore obsession? Let us know if you’re team #Glickles or prefer your pickles the old-fashioned way—sans sparkle!