# All-in-One Candy Makers The Nostalgia Candy Bar Maker Creates Decadent Treats from Home By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-maker References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2017/07/31/nostalgia-candy-bar-maker/137938) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Nostalgia-CBM8-Candy-Maker-Brown/dp/B0744LD98C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?srs=9710965011&ie=UTF8&qid=1501480850&sr=8-7&linkCode=ll1&linkId=b936a84fd3354744d33ac67173685097&tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Nostalgia Candy Bar Maker works to create your very own chocolate confections from home using whatever ingredients you desire for a completely customized treat whenever you want. The appliance works by being used to [melt solid pieces of chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-chocolate-fondue) in order to create a base to craft your [chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gigantic-candy-deluxe) with. Once the chocolate is ready for pouring, users can put whatever [additional ingredients they desire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itsugar-chewsyourmix) into the accompanying molds in order to create treats that are completely unique to their taste preferences. The Nostalgia Candy Bar Maker incorporates ice into the section below the chocolate bar molds in order to help them cool off fast to be eaten, packaged or stored away for when cravings strike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Confections:** The Nostalgia Candy Bar Maker allows users to create completely unique chocolate bars tailored to their taste preferences. - **At-home Candy Making:** The appliance enables consumers to make their own candy from the comfort of their homes, providing a fun and interactive experience. - **Rapid Cooling Technology:** The incorporation of ice in the candy maker's design allows for quick cooling of the chocolate bars, reducing waiting time and increasing convenience. ### Where This Applies - **Home Appliance:** Manufacturers and retailers of home appliances could explore the market potential for at-home candy making devices. - **Food and Beverage:** The candy industry could see an opportunity in offering customizable chocolate bars as a niche product. - **Kitchenware:** Companies specializing in kitchenware could tap into the trend of DIY candy making by offering innovative tools and equipment for the process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vintage Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-ice-cream-making.md) - [Dual-Purpose Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soffice.md) - [Frozen Candy Bar Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-bar-ice-cream.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [Automated Frozen Treat Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-creami-deluxe.md) - [Candy Sundae Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-kit.md) - [Automated Countertop Dessert Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-nc201-creami-breeze.md) - [Automated Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homemade-ice-cream-machine.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md)