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Caramelized White Chocolates

The Kit Kat Gold Bar is Tinted By Caramel, Not Artificial Colors

— August 18, 2018 — Lifestyle
While some consumers tend to find the sweetness of white chocolate off-putting, caramelized white chocolate has emerged as an alluring gold-hued temptation with a comforting, toasty flavor.

Kit Kat recently added to its collection of treats with the all-new Kit Kat Gold bar, which is branded as a "golden white choc for a deliciously caramelized break." As the white chocolate product features no artificial colors or preservatives, the limited-edition confection gets its color only from the rich shades of caramel.

Earlier this year, Hershey's Gold was unveiled as the brand's first new bar in over 22 years, offering consumers a decadent taste of something different with a caramelized cream candy filled with pretzels and peanuts. Caramelized white chocolate has long been a secret in the culinary world, but it is now becoming commercially available to consumers as a sophisticated take on white chocolate.
Trend Themes
1. Caramelized White Chocolate - The trend towards caramelized white chocolate presents an opportunity for confectionery brands to offer a new flavor profile.
2. Natural Colors and Flavors - A move towards natural colors and flavors in chocolate products presents opportunities for manufacturers to capitalize on the demand for healthier food options.
3. Gourmet Chocolate - The addition of unique flavors like caramelized white chocolate presents an opportunity for premium chocolate brands to differentiate themselves in a crowded market.
Industry Implications
1. Confectionery - The trend towards caramelized white chocolate offers confectionery brands an opportunity to innovate and offer a new flavor profile.
2. Health Food - The shift towards natural ingredients and flavors in chocolate products offers health food brands an opportunity to target consumers seeking healthier snacking options.
3. Premium Chocolate - The trend towards gourmet chocolate gives premium chocolate brands an opportunity to innovate and offer unique flavors that appeal to a discerning consumer base.
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