# Boozy Bone Marrow Desserts This Unusual Mix of Bone Marrow Ice Cream Sounds Intriguing By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-marrow-ice-cream References: [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/05/bone-marrow-ice-cream_n_4731909.html?&ncid=tweetlnkushpmg00000067) & [saltandstraw](http://saltandstraw.com/) This concoction may seem very unusual, but Salt and Straws newest invention is bone marrow ice cream. It is ice cream that is made with bone marrow. Sound delicious, right? Bone marrow and bourbon smoked cherries is the next must-try flavor for the summer line-up from Salt and Straw, which is a small-batch ice cream maker from Portland, Oregon. The thought of bone marrow ice cream is probably very confusing but the ice cream maker is admired by people like Oprah and Alan Richman. Eating bone marrow is not a new thing but incorporating it into dessert is out of the ordinary. Bone marrow is primarily made of fat and just so happens to fit very well into ice cream. Other flavors on Salt and Straw’s summer lineup includes: [Black Raspberries & Pork Belly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-ice-cream), Melon & Prosciutto, and [Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 75% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bone Marrow Desserts:** The rise of bone marrow desserts presents an opportunity for innovative flavor combinations and unique dessert experiences. - **Unusual Ice Cream Flavors:** The trend of unusual ice cream flavors like bone marrow opens up the possibility for bold experimentation and differentiation in the ice cream industry. - **Ingredient Innovation:** Incorporating unexpected ingredients like bone marrow into desserts offers a chance for chefs and food manufacturers to showcase creativity and surprise consumers with novel flavors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Ice Cream Industry:** The bone marrow ice cream trend creates space for artisanal ice cream makers and gourmet brands to offer unique and unconventional flavors, attracting adventurous consumers. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The growing popularity of bone marrow desserts signals an opportunity for restaurants, cafes, and dessert-specific establishments to differentiate themselves by incorporating unconventional ingredients into their menus. - **Culinary Innovation:** Bone marrow desserts showcase the potential for disruptive culinary innovation, encouraging chefs and food entrepreneurs to push boundaries and create memorable dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scoops-skulls-series.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-tree-soy-sauce-ice-cream.md) - [Unconventional Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ice-cream-project.md) - [Fruity Blue Cheese Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pear-and-blue-cheese-ice-cream.md) - [Savory Mushroom Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mushroom-ice-cream.md) - [Veggie-Infused Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veggies-you-crave.md) - [Soy Sauce Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soy-sauce-ice-creams.md) - [Picnic-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-picnic-series.md) - [Farm-Fresh Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-spoon-creamery.md)