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06-08-2017, 09:09 PM
Forget fruit-flavoured condoms: Indian firm launches a bizarre SPICY PICKLE variety (but not all are convinced - flooding Twitter with memes mocking the announcement)
The condom is officially known as achaari, a traditional blend of pickling spices
But it doesn't appear to have the qualities of conventional flavoured condoms
Foodies have described the taste in Indian curries as tangy, bitter and salty
Spicy pickle flavoured condoms probably wouldn't be your first choice.
Instead, you'd most likely turn to the more socially accepted strawberry, chocolate or vanilla varieties.
But for those keen on enjoying a flavour adored by millions of Indians, their prayers have been answered by a contraceptive firm.
Social media erupted with Manforce Condom's announcement of its new achaari range, with many mocking it and posting memes of what it may taste like.
On Twitter, one jokingly suggested that it could have the power to help 'control the population' rates in the country.
Another said they would be unable to look at their favourite home-made achaari dishes in the same way ever again.
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Others depicted the spice of the flavour, mimicking the after-reactions of those who would enjoy, or not enjoy, the taste.
Manforce already sells coffee, hazelnut and butterscotch rubbers - but its latest is set to spice up the world of oral sex.
The condom is officially known as achaari, a traditional blend of spices that is used across India to pickle various dishes.
But it doesn't appear to have the qualities of conventional flavoured condoms, with foodies describing the taste as tangy, bitter and salty.
One Twitter user even jokingly suggested that it could have the power to help 'control the population' rates in the country
Another said they would be unable to look at their favourite home-made achaari dishes in the same way ever again
Others depicted the spice of the flavour, mimicking the after-reactions of those who would enjoy, or not enjoy, the taste
On Twitter, startled users responded to the announcement with a collection of meme's, images and jokes about achaari
And achaari differs in taste across all regions of India, with some regions keen on using lime and others chilli, among other options.
Sunil Lulla, the head of Grey ad agency, told the BBC: 'Such campaigns are mostly so that companies can make the news and draw attention to their business.
'However, if it is spicing up sexual enjoyment and conversation around safe sex in India, then such efforts should be encouraged.'
Manforce made its announcement on its Facebook page, attracting thousands of 'likes' and hundreds of comments.
For those keen on satisfying their taste-buds while practicing safe-sex, achaari isn't the only strange option out there.
A quick search on the internet shows endless possibilities, including bacon, cola, garlic, cola, caiprinha and even cannabis varieties.
While contraception giant Durex announced the 'launch' of the rather unusual eggplant flavoured product in September.
The idea of the savoury flavour took inspiration from the aubergine emoji which is often used as an innuendo for male genitalia in text messages and tweets.
However, the company later revealed that it had no plans to launch the condoms, and the tweet was part of a campaign to promote safe sex.
The condom is officially known as achaari, a traditional blend of pickling spices
But it doesn't appear to have the qualities of conventional flavoured condoms
Foodies have described the taste in Indian curries as tangy, bitter and salty
Spicy pickle flavoured condoms probably wouldn't be your first choice.
Instead, you'd most likely turn to the more socially accepted strawberry, chocolate or vanilla varieties.
But for those keen on enjoying a flavour adored by millions of Indians, their prayers have been answered by a contraceptive firm.
Social media erupted with Manforce Condom's announcement of its new achaari range, with many mocking it and posting memes of what it may taste like.
On Twitter, one jokingly suggested that it could have the power to help 'control the population' rates in the country.
Another said they would be unable to look at their favourite home-made achaari dishes in the same way ever again.
114434
Others depicted the spice of the flavour, mimicking the after-reactions of those who would enjoy, or not enjoy, the taste.
Manforce already sells coffee, hazelnut and butterscotch rubbers - but its latest is set to spice up the world of oral sex.
The condom is officially known as achaari, a traditional blend of spices that is used across India to pickle various dishes.
But it doesn't appear to have the qualities of conventional flavoured condoms, with foodies describing the taste as tangy, bitter and salty.
One Twitter user even jokingly suggested that it could have the power to help 'control the population' rates in the country
Another said they would be unable to look at their favourite home-made achaari dishes in the same way ever again
Others depicted the spice of the flavour, mimicking the after-reactions of those who would enjoy, or not enjoy, the taste
On Twitter, startled users responded to the announcement with a collection of meme's, images and jokes about achaari
And achaari differs in taste across all regions of India, with some regions keen on using lime and others chilli, among other options.
Sunil Lulla, the head of Grey ad agency, told the BBC: 'Such campaigns are mostly so that companies can make the news and draw attention to their business.
'However, if it is spicing up sexual enjoyment and conversation around safe sex in India, then such efforts should be encouraged.'
Manforce made its announcement on its Facebook page, attracting thousands of 'likes' and hundreds of comments.
For those keen on satisfying their taste-buds while practicing safe-sex, achaari isn't the only strange option out there.
A quick search on the internet shows endless possibilities, including bacon, cola, garlic, cola, caiprinha and even cannabis varieties.
While contraception giant Durex announced the 'launch' of the rather unusual eggplant flavoured product in September.
The idea of the savoury flavour took inspiration from the aubergine emoji which is often used as an innuendo for male genitalia in text messages and tweets.
However, the company later revealed that it had no plans to launch the condoms, and the tweet was part of a campaign to promote safe sex.