# Fruit-Filling Kitchen Gadgets The 'Banana Loca' Pumps the Fruit with Your Choice of Filling By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-04-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-loca References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/fruit-filling-gadget/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bananaloca/banana-loca-a-very-ap-peeling-innovative-kitchen-gadget?ref=3p7vqo&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Banana Loca' is a clever kitchen gadget that can be used for transforming the simple fruit into a [decadent dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-cream-drinks) in a quick, simple manner. The device works by being used to remove the core of the banana before being filled with your choice of spread or ingredient to be inserted into the center. This enables users to create simple yet delicious desserts quickly, while also putting a focus on customization to allow for healthier or more indulgent recipes. The 'Banana Loca' is easy to use and features a dishwasher-safe design to accelerate cleanup, and is perfect for families to create wholesome desserts that are fun to create and eat. Foodies can utilize traditional spreads like [peanut butter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-strawberry) or hazelnut spread, or can get more adventurous with options like [caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-caramel-pecan) to suit their cravings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fruit-filling Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop kitchen gadgets that enable easy creation of fruit-filled desserts. - **Customization in Dessert Making:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tools or devices that allow consumers to personalize and customize desserts. - **Healthier Dessert Options:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative ingredients or spreads that offer healthier dessert alternatives. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative gadgets for the kitchen that enhance dessert-making processes. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ingredients or spreads for desserts that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Family-friendly Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop products and devices that encourage families to create and enjoy wholesome desserts together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheese-Stuffed Banana Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-stuffed-banana-bread.md) - [Coconut Opener Pouring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-faucet.md) - [Chocolate-Dipped Banana Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolatedipped-banana.md) - [Peelable Banana Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-banana.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Frozen Chocolate Banana Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-banana.md) - [Dipped Frozen Banana Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-banana-bites.md) - [Cartoon-Inspired Snack Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-kipling-banana-slices.md) - [Automated Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-ice-cream-machine.md)