# Herbaceous Avocado Chocolates Askinosie's Avocado CollaBARation Bar Has Rosemary & Black Pepper By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avocado-chocolates References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88372-askinosie-dark-chocolate-avocado-collabaration-bar) & [askinosie](https://www.askinosie.com/dark-chocolate-avocado-rosemary-collabaration-bar.html) The popularity of avocados has inspired several confectionery brands to create inventive avocado chocolates and now, [Askinosie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeke-bar) Chocolate is introducing its own take on the concept as part of its CollaBARation Bar series. The Askinosie Dark Chocolate Avocado CollaBARation Bar was created with [California's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gator-tater-menu) Heath Ceramics and takes inspiration from the smooth glazing and texture of ceramics. The collaborative chocolate bar is made with 61% dark chocolate made from Trinitario cocoa beans sourced from farmers in Mababu, Tanzania, Haas avocado pulp powder, [organic rosemary and organic black pepper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chocolate-bars). Altogether, the unique chocolate bar is touted as a "sweet and savory chocolate that is rich, smooth and one of a kind. Some of the other CollaBARation Bars that are offered by Askinosie include inventive flavors like Dark Milk Chocolate + Black Licorice and Dark Chocolate + Malted Milk. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Avocado-chocolate Confectionery:** There's an increasing trend of creating inventive avocado chocolates in the confectionery industry, creating opportunities for chocolate makers to innovate with this unique ingredient. - **Collaborative Chocolate Bars:** Askinosie's CollaBARation Bar series is an example of a rising trend in the chocolate industry towards collaboration and working with external partners to create unique flavors and textures. - **Sweet and Savory Chocolate Combinations:** The Askinosie Dark Chocolate Avocado CollaBARation Bar's combination of sweet chocolate with savory ingredients like rosemary and black pepper is a trend worth exploring by chocolate makers looking to innovate and differentiate their products. ### Where This Applies - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry is seeing a rise in inventive avocado chocolates, creating opportunities for chocolate makers to innovate with this unique ingredient. - **Chocolate:** Companies in the chocolate industry can benefit from collaborating with external partners to create unique textures and flavors, as demonstrated by Askinosie's CollaBARation Bar series. - **Food:** Chocolate makers and food industry professionals alike can explore the trend towards sweet and savory chocolate combinations, as seen in the Askinosie Dark Chocolate Avocado CollaBARation Bar. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Corn-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-corn-swirl.md) - [Gourmet Guava Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guava-chocolate-bar.md) - [Mezcal-Paired Artisanal Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairtrade-chocolate.md) - [Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-chocolate.md) - [Potato Chive Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mashed-potato-swirl.md) - [Tea-Branded Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hojicha-chocolate.md) - [Tequila-Infused Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-tequila-chocolate-bar.md) - [Healthcare Professional Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeke-bar.md)