# Baked Cheese Cups Lotito Foods' 'Folios' Can Be Used as Crispy Serving Bowls By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cups References: [cheesefolios](http://www.cheesefolios.com/) Cheese is often used as a garnish or topping for a variety of dishes, but 'Folios' are cheese cups from Lotito Foods that turn this dairy product into the base of an appetizer or side. The patent-pending Parmesan, Cheddar and Jarlsberg cheese cups are lightly baked, which gives them a hard texture that makes them suitable for use as bowls. While these bowls can stand alone for serving, they are also incredibly versatile and could potentially even be added to the inside of a dinnerware bowl to infuse hot chili, pasta and soups with additional flavors as they melt. The protein- and calcium-rich Folios are sold in packages of five with protective layers of paper in between each cheese cup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Cheese Cup Innovations:** Opportunities to create new products from cheese cups with different shapes, flavors, and textures. - **Edible Serveware:** Creating more edible options for serving food, enhancing presentation while reducing waste. - **Alternative Food Bases:** Innovations in using different food products as a base for appetizers, sides, or meals, expanding culinary possibilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Companies can explore producing or distributing cheese cups or other edible serveware alternatives for the food industry. - **Restaurant and Catering:** Cheese cups and edible serveware could be used to enhance presentation and reduce waste in the food service industry. - **Home Cooking and Entertaining:** Opportunities for cheese cup products to be used by home cooks and entertaining enthusiasts to add an unexpected twist to their dishes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Goat Cheese Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevoo.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Macaroni Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goodles-microwave-cups.md) - [Microwaveable Fondue Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microwaveable-fondue-cup.md) - [Grab-and-Go Charcuterie Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volpi-snack-cups.md) - [Twice-Baked Cheese Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassavida.md) - [Seeded Parmesan Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parmesan-flats.md) - [Savory Soufflé Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/souffle-cups.md) - [Crunchy Cheese Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-crumbs.md) - [Savory Breakfast Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incredifulls.md)