Pumpkin Spice Spam: the fall flavor you didn’t expect
Pumpkin spice is officially everywhere.
The unofficial flavor of autumn can be tasted in coffees, muffins, cereals, shakes and Spam.
Spam?
Yes. Hormel announced this week it will sell a limited edition pumpkin spice version of its iconic canned ham product.
Although the company teased its followers in 2017 by posting the flavor on Facebook, a spokesperson told NBC News it's not fooling around this time.
"True to the brand's roots, SPAM® Pumpkin Spice combines deliciousness with creativity, allowing the latest variety to be incorporated into a number of dishes, from on-trend brunch recipes to an easy, pick me-up snack," Hormel said in an emailed statement.
This isn’t the first flavored Spam produced by Hormel. You can purchase Teriyaki, Oven Roasted Turkey and Hickory Smoke versions, too.
Pumpkin spice is probably most associated with Starbucks’ lattes.
Business Insider reported earlier this week that Starbucks will launch its 2019 PSL as soon as August 27, the earliest it has ever put the drink on its menu.
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Nearly a full week before that, August 21, Dunkin Donuts will have its pumpkin menu available. Dunkin’ will bring back its classic pumpkin-flavored coffees and muffins, and introduce a pumpkin espresso. It will also launch a signature drink is year, the Cinnamon Sugar Pumpkin Signature Latte.
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If you were hoping to make a complete pumpkin spice meal, you'll have to wait. You won't be able Pumpkin Spice Spam until September 23, and it's available only at walmart.com and spam.com.
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Nancy Clanton is a lead producer for The AJC's platforms team, but also writes stories about health, travel, events and entertainment. A native of Knoxville and graduate of the University of Tennessee, she has worked at the AJC for 24 years.
