‘Braticoqueta’ bites: Snacks that channel the sassy energy of summer

When Karol G dropped her new album Tropicoqueta, she gave us more than bangers, she handed us a whole new aesthetic. The word – a mash-up of trópico (tropic) and coqueta (flirt) – is playful, powerful and pulsing with sun-drenched femininity. She’s no stranger to inventing language either: long before this, she turned ‘bichota’ into a global badge of boldness and feminine power.

Now smash that tropical glamour into the glitter-smudged chaos of Charli XCX’s ‘brat’ era – a reclaimed anthem of confidence, mess and eyeliner you didn’t bother to wipe off – and you’ve got a new word entirely: braticoqueta.

It’s glossy yet unruly, sweet with a bite, flirty with fire. It’s sipping rum in your bikini while side-eyeing your ex from across the pool. It’s tropical rebellion in five-inch heels and this snack roundup delivers it in edible form. From salty to swicy (that’s sweet + spicy, babe), these 14 new launches don’t just toe the line between indulgent and irreverent – they strut it.

Borough 22 x Chef Kerth Gumbs Soursop Drop Doughnut

This collab from the UK’s cult gluten-free doughnut brand and Caribbean-born chef Kerth Gumbs is the edible definition of braticoqueta: unexpected, tropical and filled with soul. Think silky soursop custard, salty-sweet plantain chips and a sunkissed mango glaze – all wrapped in a golden, gluten-free ring.

“For me, this collab is a love letter to my Caribbean roots,” said Borough 22 founder Ryan Panchoo. “Caribbean flavours are rich and often untapped, and this doughnut is banging – you have to try it.

Bold, bright and bursting with cultural pride, this doughnut brings serious flavour and even more feels. Available at Selfridges from 15 July to 14 September; or from borough22.com for £34 for six.

Cinnamon Toast Crunch x Hormel Bacon Cereal

Breakfast rules? Broken. This cereal combines the smoky vibes of Hormel’s bacon with Cinnamon Toast Crunch’s legendary Cinnadust. The result is a salty-sweet snack with chaotic energy and a crunch that hits like a remix of your morning routine.

Available exclusively at Walmart.com for $5.84 per 6o pouch, it’s a post-midnight munchie or a morning-after saviour, depending on how brat your night got.

Jacob’s Snacks x Frank’s RedHot

Three classics – Mini Cheddars, Crinklys and Bites – just got a brat-worthy makeover thanks to Frank’s RedHot. Spiked with spicy swagger and baked to crispy perfection, these UK staples bring the heat to every picnic, rooftop hang or late-night binge.

“We know that the UK’s love of spice is here to stay,” says Kate Stokes, Marketing Manager at pladis. We agree – and these are the crunchy proof.

Available UK-wide for £1.25-£2.00 per bag.

Cartwright & Butler Dubai Style Truffles

Inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate trend, these luxury truffles are filled with pistachio ganache and knafeh crunch, finished with yellow and green drizzle so chic it should come with its own passport. Perfect for the luxe snack lover with global wanderlust energy. Available in travel retail (World Duty Free, WHSmith); £10-£12.

Jolly’s Ginger Beer

Crafted with Cornish spring water and a warming splash of Cornish chillies, this ginger beer is fierce, fizzy and refreshingly no-nonsense. It’s alcohol-free but still has enough heat to keep things spicy – ideal for those who want their mixers (or mocktails) with a little bite. Pack it for your next beach day or chill it for those hot-girl-hydration moments. Grab it from UK specialist stores for around £2 per can.

Cedar’s Dark Chocolate Hommus

Craving brownie batter but still in your wellness era? Enter Cedar’s Dark Chocolate Hommus – a smooth, rich dip that’s plant-based, protein-packed and totally scoopable with pretzels, strawberries or just a spoon. It brings all the indulgence of a decadent dessert with none of the sugar crash, making it the go-to treat for those who snack with both pleasure and purpose. Available from US retailers and major organic grocers for $5-$6 per tub.

Oreo Puffs Cereal Cups

The iconic Oreo cookie has been puffed, marshmallowed and miniaturised into a 1oz cereal cup. It’s grab-and-go chaos for snackers who don’t have time to sit down but still want their cookies and cream moment. Whether you’re rushing to catch a flight or eating in bed like a brat in recovery, these cups deliver sweetness without the mess. Available from major US grocery chains at 99c each.

Popcorn Kitchen Salted Caramel Popcorn Chocolate

Forget subtle. This bar is big, bold and loud with crunch. Air-popped kernels meet gooey salted caramel and creamy milk chocolate in a 100g slab that dares you to share (but doesn’t expect you to). Already a cult fave, this flavour is a love letter to drama queens who want their snacks loud and luxe. Available online or in UK artisanal stockists for £4-£5.

St Pierre Spicy Chilli Brioche Buns

Soft, golden brioche buns get a gentle chilli twist in this limited edition summer drop from the UK’s best-selling brioche brand. Whether you’re grilling up veggie burgers or stuffing them with hot honey chicken, these buns bring heat and indulgence in equal measure.

“We know that consumers are looking for more adventurous mealtime options, particularly during barbecue season. This launch allows retailers to capitalise on the shift toward spicy flavour profiles,” said Georgia Dales-Smith of St Pierre.

Available until September in Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury’s across the UK for an RRP of £1.50 for 4-pack.

McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes Hot Honey Flavour

The OG jelly-filled snack gets a ‘swicy’ upgrade with the addition of spicy honey. It’s crackly chocolate meets sweet heat, making every bite a balance of sugar and sting. According to McVitie’s, “This ‘heat meets sweet’ trend has taken the savoury world by storm.” We’re just glad it landed in snack cake form. Rolling out UK-wide for £1.50 per pack.

Popcorn Kitchen Salted Caramel Popcorn Chocolate

This isn’t a snack, it’s a full sensory flex. Popcorn Kitchen’s cult-fave Salted Caramel Popcorn Chocolate bar combines golden, air-popped kernels with gooey caramel and creamy milk chocolate in a chunky 100g slab. The crunch is loud, the flavours are lavish, and the drama is fully intentional.

It’s made for those who treat every snack break like a main character moment. Share it if you must but don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Available online and from UK artisanal stockists for £4-£5.

PepsiCo That’s Nuts

Doritos Chilli Heatwave? Walkers Smoky Bacon? On a peanut? Absolutely. These nuts are crunchy, punchy, and dressed in their boldest party outfits. With six coated flavours – like Wotsits Really Cheesy and Flamin’ Hot – this is peak snack experimentation, serving up the kind of unhinged energy we fully endorse. Available across the UK from 16 July 16 for £1 (40g) and £2.75 (160g share size).

KP Snacks Discos Pickled Onion

Tart, tangy and proudly loud, this fan-favourite flavour is finally back after two decades. Now available in UK convenience stores from 14 July for £1.35, these retro crisps are riding the nostalgia wave hard and doing it with style. Because sometimes being a brat just means knowing what you like and demanding its return.

Magnolia Bakery x Glossier Banana Pudding Balm Dotcom

Two NYC icons collide in the most delicious way. Magnolia Bakery’s cult-status banana pudding gets bottled into Glossier’s famous balm, delivering notes of sweet nostalgia in a lip gloss tube. It’s a sensory power move for anyone who thinks lip care should smell like dessert.

With banana pudding accounting for over 30% of Magnolia’s 2024 sales, this balm is practically dripping in fan devotion and just like the original dessert, it’s rich, creamy and ridiculously addictive. RRP of $16, from Glossier and Sephora.

Holler and Glow x Panera S’Mac & Cheese Lip Balms

Comfort food meets chaos in this double act of scented lip balms inspired by Panera’s mac ‘n’ cheese bread bowl. One smells like gooey cheddar; the other like freshly baked bread – because why smell like roses when you can smell like lunch?

“These iconic flavours were too irresistible not to turn into scented lip balms,” said Holler and Glow founder Thea Green. Formulated with vitamin E and shaped like tiny comfort bombs, these balms are functional and fabulous. Toss them in your bag and get ready for confused compliments.

Available on Amazon & Panera Shop for £6 / $8 each.