Foot-long mozzarella stick and giant doughnut among new foods at Toronto’s CNE

From a giant samosa and doughnut to wasabi ice cream and a pickled, deep-fried Oreo, the return of The Ex means a boom of weird and wonderful food for Toronto to try.

The Canadian National Exhibition is touting a collection of weird and wonderful foods for Torontonians to try as organizers put the finishing touches on one of the city’s biggest events.

The annual celebration at Toronto’s Exhibition Place officially kicks off on Friday morning, promising 110 food vendors and more than 1,000 performers.

The Ex will open its doors for its 145th year at 10 a.m. with performances from artists and appearances from various local, provincial and federal politicians.

This year’s fantastical food ranges from unique flavour combinations to massive versions of classic favourites, like a 15-inch donut and a 12-inch samosa filled with potatoes and peas.

“Come hungry, come all,” the CNE said in a message advertising its giant, deep-fried and bizarre food creations.

Caf-Eh T.O. is one of the vendors offering an option in the latter category, with its wasabi-flavoured ice cream.

“It will have the feel of ice cream in your mouth but a few seconds and you’ll feel that nose hit,” Aaron Delacruz of Caf-Eh T.O. told Global News.

“You’re definitely going to clear your sinuses.”