# Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites TCHO's Choco Natchos are Cheesy Chocolate Bites are Savory & Spicy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-01-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2024/new-products-tchos-choco-natchos-oreos-space-dunk-cookies) & [tcho](https://tcho.com/products/choco-natchos?variant=40600284987478)  From saucy wings and jalapeno poppers to two-bite sliders, the majority of Super Bowl snacks are savory and TCHO's Choco Natchos are savory, cheesy chocolate bites that invite sweet treats to the snacking occasion. The nacho-flavored chocolate bar is dairy-free, 100% plant-based and prepared with vegan cheddar flavor, plus other unusual chocolate bar ingredients like garlic, chives, red peppers, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños, cayenne pepper and extra smoked paprika. The soy-free, small-batch bites make the most of fair trade, organic cacao and they're offered in bags that are perfect for passing around during the Big Game. This unconventional chocolate product got its start back in 2018 in the TCHO Flavor Lab when the brand's Chief Chocolate Maker, Brad Kintzer, created the spicy, savory and cheesy chocolate flavor to celebrate a house party. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Chocolate Snacks:** A growing trend in the snack industry, combining savory flavors with chocolate creates a unique and unexpected taste experience. - **Diverse Ingredient Combinations:** Innovative products like TCHO's Choco Natchos showcase the potential to blend unconventional ingredients together to create new and exciting flavors. - **Alternative Plant-based Chocolate:** The rise of plant-based diets has led to a demand for dairy-free and vegan chocolate options, giving companies an opportunity to create plant-based alternatives to traditional chocolate. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Food:** The snack food industry can explore the incorporation of savory flavors into their chocolate products to cater to a wider range of taste preferences. - **Food Manufacturing:** Food manufacturers can experiment with unique ingredient combinations in their chocolate products to differentiate themselves and appeal to adventurous consumers. - **Plant-based Food:** The plant-based food industry can expand its offerings by developing and marketing innovative plant-based chocolate alternatives that cater to the increasing demand for vegan and dairy-free options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Spiced Chocolate Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-tajn-seasoned-chocolatey.md) - [Cookie Nacho Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-nachos.md) - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Extravagant Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extrtavagant-chocolate.md) - [Snacking-Focused Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohler-original-recipe-chocolates.md) - [Piquant Plant-Based Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-nacho-cheeze-tortilla-chips.md) - [Football-Focused Snack Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-crunchy-buffalo.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md)