foods in focus
S
ea salt on chocolate has been popular for years. But what about chocolate sea salt or chocolateflavored tortilla chips? Look around, and you'll see that much-loved cacao bean venturing beyond its
confectionery realm and popping up in unexpected places.
Since the 2012 Winter Fancy Food Show, when Chocolate Change-Ups was identified as one of the top five trends, a growing
number of products using chocolate as a surprise ingredient have come to market, including chocolate cheeses, jams, vinegars and
wines. Likewise, traditional chocolate bars with creative mix-ins, from edamame to quinoa, are giving consumers a taste adventure.
From top: Republic of Tea Peppermint Chocolate, Mighty Leaf Chocolate Truffle, Stonewall Kitchen Chocolate Strawberry Jam
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