# Luxury Pork Strips The 23k Gold Chocolate Bacon is Fit for a King By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/23k-gold-chocolate-bacon References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/23k-gold-chocolate-bacon/) & [baconery](http://baconery.com/) The 23k Gold Chocolate Bacon is for the true bacon connoisseur. For those who feel that a bit of luxury has been missing from the beloved pork dish, this should make up for it with flying colors. Not only is it completely covered in chocolate, it also is sprinkled with [edible gold flakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-chocolate-fondue) that elevate the meat from the everyday macho meal to a savory delicacy fit for kings. Dreamed up by Baconery, which is in New York City, the 23k Gold Chocolate Bacon is accompanied by other scrumptious-looking [bacon desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-bacon-menu) from brownies and cookies to pretzels and pies. Although pricey, the 23k Gold Chocolate Bacon is a dish to indulge in. Baconery will be opening up a physical shop in November. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Food:** Opportunity for creating premium versions of beloved dishes using high-end ingredients. - **Edible Gold:** Opportunity to incorporate edible gold flakes into various food products for an indulgent and luxurious experience. - **Bacon Desserts:** Innovation potential in exploring unique and indulgent dessert options using bacon as a key ingredient. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for luxury food brands to tap into the market of high-end, gourmet food products. - **Gourmet Desserts:** Potential for dessert-focused businesses to experiment with unconventional ingredients like bacon to create unique and decadent offerings. - **Premium Confectionery:** Opportunity for confectionery companies to incorporate edible gold flakes into their high-end chocolate products for added luxury. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Flavored Bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffeeflavored-bacon.md) - [Gold Leaf-Topped Sliders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rich-n-famous.md) - [Ready-To-Cook Bacon Steaks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wildflour-bakery.md) - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Savory Cinnamon Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-bacon.md) - [Buttery Pork Rind Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-king-good.md) - [Candied Bacon QSR Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardees-candied-bacon.md) - [Caramelized Organ Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs.md) - [Flavor-Packed Bacon Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-clouds.md)