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Starbucks' Podi Cream Cheese Bagel Goes Viral, Divides Internet

An X post showing a podi cream cheese bagel offered by popular beverage chain Starbucks has grabbed many eyeballs online.

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A post about a fusion bagel sold by Starbucks India has gone viral (Photo Credit: X/ nishanth_who)

Social media users are no strangers to fusion foods. The unlikely combinations of different flavours often grab eyeballs online, sparking lively debates, memes and more. Whether it's a vlogger sharing a bizarre recipe or a restaurant offering a special fusion, social media users often have a lot to say about it. Recently, a snack sold at some Starbucks India stores has caught the attention of X users. It is a baked item called "Podi Cream Cheese Bagel". An X user shared a photo of the bagel, with the caption, "I have seen things you people wouldn't believe."

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The price card in the display case indicates that it costs Rs 330. Beyond "podi" and "cream cheese", no other key ingredients are specified. As you may know, podi is a South Indian spice mix commonly paired with idlis, dosas and other traditional delicacies. Needless to say, adding it to a cheese bagel is not a conventional choice.

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The post has received more than 100K views so far. Several X users shared their opinion of this fusion food in the comments. Check out some of the reactions below:

"Honestly it sounds yummy enough to try at least once."

"I just know this slapssss."

"Please tell me this is an April Fools joke."

"This is insulting to podi."

"I had this the last time I was at Starbucks and I hated it."

"Though the idea of it seems nice, the execution wasn't that great. It tasted below normal/ boring."

"Weirdly wanna try it."

"One of my favourites along with bacon and nariyal chutney."

Have you already tasted this desi-style bagel? If not, would you be interested in trying it? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

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