The Best and the Weirdest Chocolate Trends

The quest to look for the best and weirdest chocolate trends will always remain for years to come. If you're looking for an opinionated blog post on what some foodies think about the world of chocolate, this is it! We will cover everything from weird to best chocolate trends.

First, let's start with basics. The best kind of chocolate is dark chocolate. It has a complex flavor that isn't too sweet and has health benefits like antioxidants. The worst kind of chocolate as per global opinion is white chocolate. It has cocoa butter in it which makes for a sweet, almost bland flavor that is sometimes referred to as ‘toilet candy’. It is a bad name for a food item I admit! White chocolate is not considered real chocolate, because it contains cocoa butter and no cocoa solids. But it is also loved by many for its creamy, sweet, sticky, and milky texture. The weirdest kind of chocolate probably belongs to the flavored bars. Recently, more chocolates are trending with different ingredients such as turmeric, and matcha. Chocolatiers are classifying them among new chocolate trends, but technically are not in my opinion. But yes, I agree with the newer types of chocolate i.e. ruby chocolate, and blond chocolate; each have different and unique flavors. I would cover these in more detail in my later posts.

Why does anyone think that coconut and strawberry taste like chocolate? It doesn't make sense to us!

Chocolate Experience: The best kinds of chocolates are those that make you feel good. They can also be indulgent. Chocolate experiences are all about creating that unforgettable experience around chocolate. It includes chocolate background, beverages to drink with it, chocolate making process, and taste testing. These experiences can be anything from cooking classes to tours of chocolatiers, or even pairing sessions where guests eat different types of dark chocolate. A memorable and pleasurable experience around chocolate is created in order to get people excited about the confectionary treat.

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Best Chocolate Trends

What are the best chocolate trends? Here are a few favored ones:

1. Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is a healthy chocolate option that is becoming more popular, because people are looking for healthier alternatives to sugary snacks. People are consuming more dark chocolate than ever. Dark chocolate is the best kind of chocolate, because it has more cocoa content, less add-ons, and less sugar. So you get a boost of antioxidants in the healthiest way possible. This is the reason dark chocolate is recognized as super food, because it contains antioxidants which improves health and fights free radicals.

2. Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate although isn't as healthy as dark chocolate, but has always been the most popular and crowd's favorite across the globe for its creamy and rich texture, and dairy flavor. However, among new trends, cow's milk is getting replaced with soy milk, and coconut milk where vegan chocolate options are available. Cadbury also came up with its first ever vegan chocolate bar in two flavors.

3. Chocolate Bark

Many chocolate companies are making chocolate bark - another rising trend in the market for its health content (refer image above). Chocolate bark is made up of nuts, oats, seeds, brownies, candy, toffee, cookies, fruits such as raisins, dry fruits, are topped with dark chocolate and turned into a slab resembling that of a tree bark in texture and uneven shape. Because of its content, chocolate bark is considered a healthy and wholesome snack.

4. Chocolate Bars

This is an interesting trend that seems to be gaining more traction with consumers. These bars are made out of dark or milk chocolate but have various healthy ingredients added into them such as fruits, nuts and spices. Health-conscious consumers are looking to get the taste of chocolate without unhealthy ingredients, and these bars provide that option. Many brands that usually made bite sized chocolates suitable for gifts, are now making chocolate bars. Ferrero Rocher recently launched three chocolate bars. Guylianalso came up with five chocolate bars out of which, two contain less sugar and more stevia. More artisanal chocolatiers are making chocolate bars of different sorts and healthy ingredients, further painted with beautiful craftsmanship.

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Weirdest Chocolate Trends

The weird chocolate trends are those that either do not make sense or, when companies try to get consumers addicted to their product by adding caffeine or nicotine into them. In the past, people have come up with some strange chocolate ideas that came into fruition. Here are a few of the weirdest;

1. Chocolate Chip Flowers

This trend is probably not quite what you expect it to be. These chips are actually edible flowers dipped in chocolate. The process involves taking a flower like jasmine or honeysuckle, and covering it with a layer of dark chocolate. It is actually not as weird as you might think, considering that many flowers like roses are candied to be used in cakes and desserts, but these chocolates seem rather useless given their appearance.

2. Chocolate Accessories

Accessories that are made out of chocolate. This includes jewelry, may also include other items like décor accessories. Although the trend has been around for some time now, it is solely to offer and flaunt fancy items.

3. Chocolate Sculptures

This trend is exactly what it sounds like. Chocolate sculptures are artworks are made out of chocolate. They can be anything from animals to robots, landscapes, fictional characters, décor objects, and even people. These sculptures are often very intricate and detailed, making them a real work of art.

4. Chocolate Fountains

These fountains have been around for a while now, and are still a popular choice for events (refer second image). Chocolate fountains are essentially tanks of melted chocolate that guests can dip fruit and other snacks into. Melting chocolate fondue waterfall machines are also available to present this. I have also tried chocolate fondue and personally enjoyed it.

5. Chocolate Liqueurs

Liqueurs are alcoholic drinks that are made with a variety of different flavors. Chocolate liqueurs, as you might expect, drinks that are made with chocolate. A few good brands make these. It is either a hit or a miss with people.

6. Chocolate Snow Globes

This trend has been around for a while now, but is still one of the most creative ways to enjoy chocolate as snow globes. You can fill a jar with any kind of liquid, and add cocoa powder and other goodies like marshmallows, and pretzels. Then, shake it all together, and put on top of a plate, or bowl full of ice cubes.

Here are some trends trending in chocolate. The next post on chocolate is extension to it but specific, which I'm sure you would enjoy, so stay signed up for upcoming content. And let me know what you think of the trends in the comment section below. I'll see you all very soon. Bye.

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