# Indulgent Carob Bars The 'Uncommon Carob' Bars Offer a Healthy Alternative to Chocolate By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carob-bars References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88063-uncommon-carob-bars) & [uncommoncarob](http://uncommoncarob.com/) Carob is a [healthy alternative to chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/win-win-cocoa-free-chocolate) that is harvested from bean-shaped pods, and the Uncommon Carob bars offer a way for the chocolate substitute to be enjoyed in a familiar format. The first three flavors from Uncommon Carob include the non-bitter Pure Unsweetened, Sweetened—which includes organic coconut sugar—and Cool Mint, which boasts the refreshing taste and coolness of peppermint. Since carob is different from chocolate, it boasts a similar texture, but a unique taste. As such, Uncommon Carob developed its bars as a way to enhance the flavor of carob rather than try to imitate the exact taste of chocolate. Carob is an ingredient that is a [rich source of calcium, fiber, antioxidants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carobway-carobbiome) and is naturally free of caffeine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Carob as a Chocolate Alternative:** Developing new products and formats using carob, focusing on its unique taste and health benefits as an alternative to chocolate. - **Organic and Health-focused Snacks:** Creating more snacks that focus on natural and organic ingredients and provide nutritional benefits to consumers. - **Mint Flavored Snacks:** Developing new snacks and flavors, such as mint, to attract consumers who seek a refreshing and unique taste experience. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food Industry:** Expanding product offerings in the health food industry to provide a wider range of snacks using natural ingredients and providing consumers with nutritional benefits. - **Confectionery Industry:** Creating healthier and more diverse product offerings in the confectionery industry to attract health-conscious consumers who still desire indulgent treats. - **Snack Food Industry:** Developing new flavors, focusing on unique tastes, and using natural and organic ingredients in the snack food industry to capture the interest of consumers who seek new and healthier snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Carob-Based Cocoa Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-alternative.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-chocolate-bar.md) - [Indulgent Cupuaçu Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figa-foods.md) - [Zero-Waste Sweeteners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carobway.md) - [Carob-Based Easter Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-free-easter-eggs.md) - [Coconut Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-milk-chocolate-bars.md) - [Coffee Bean Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-coffee-bar.md) - [Beneficial Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yes-cacao-bars.md) - [Cocoa-Free Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freecao.md)