# Gluten-Free Chocolate Souffles Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle is Grain-Free and Good for the Body By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-06-09 | Updated 2015-06-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basmati-rice References: [foodrepublic](http://www.foodrepublic.com/2011/09/26/chocolate-basmati-rice-soufflé) It has been stated that Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle is a very popular [gluten-free dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ethels-baking-co). Though unconventional to some, this tasty treat does appeal to all diets. Indian Chef Vikas Khanna developed this recipe in partnership with chef Andrew Blackmore. It is said that this recipe happened completely by accident when the two chefs mistakenly swapped flours while baking. The rest is history, but the end result provided many dessert fans with the Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle. The [usual chocolate souffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-crepe) provides a sweet taste along with its soft form while this gluten-free dish offers earthy flavors as well as sweet. When making this dessert at home, [grinding basmati rice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-roasted-brown-rice-powder) works just as well as the basmati flour. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Gluten-free Desserts:** The increasing popularity of gluten-free diets presents an opportunity for innovative chefs to develop new, unique dessert creations like the Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle. - **Accidental Cuisine:** The creation of the Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle highlights the potential for surprising and successful culinary inventions as a result of experimenting outside traditional boundaries. - **Grain-free Ingredients:** As more consumers seek out grain-free and gluten-free options, there is room for innovation in using alternative ingredients like basmati rice flour to create delicious recipes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food companies can cater to the growing demand for gluten-free and grain-free options by offering menu items that use alternative ingredients like basmati rice flour. - **Natural and Organic Foods:** The use of natural and organic ingredients in the Chocolate Basmati Rice Souffle aligns with the trend towards healthier eating and presents an opportunity for companies to market and develop innovative natural dessert options. - **Wellness and Health:** Gluten-free and grain-free diets are often associated with improved health and wellness, and companies in the health and wellness industry can capitalize on this trend by offering products and services that cater to this growing market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Soufflé Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffle-cups.md) - [Textural Plant-Based Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2foods-gteau-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Powered Mochi Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-mochi-cake.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Baking Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glutenfree-molten-chocolate-cake-baking-kit.md) - [Soufflé-Style Dessert Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iced-matcha-souffl.md) - [Gluten-Free Brownie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/antoninas-glutenfree-bakery.md) - [Bite-Sized Rice Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-rice-flour.md) - [Rice-Based Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rice-creamery.md) - [Chocolate Dessert Dumplings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-dumplings.md)