# Chocolate Instant Noodles The Choc Noodle is in Honor of National Chocolate Week in the UK By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-10-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/choc-noodle References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/370015/Would-You-Try-This-Chocolate-Flavored-Instant-Noodles/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/potnoodle/photos/a.10152024654087548.1073741839.15231027547/10152377243312548/?type=1&theater) To celebrate the UK's National Chocolate Week, Pot Noodle collaborated with chocolatier Paul A. Yong to create [chocolate flavored instant noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-fusions-korean-bbq-beef) called the 'Choc Noodle.' Made with luxurious chocolate, the [ramen-like instant noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-noodle-days) only take four minutes to cook after pouring boiling water over them. In addition to a rich and creamy chocolate sauce, the Choc Noodle also consists of ingredients like all butter fudge chunks, maple covered pecan nuts and [milk chocolate chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestl-confectionery). All of this comes in a cup, making it a decadent and quick meal for one. While the chocolate bits are sure to be delicious, the combination with noodles is very unusual. Other Pot Noodle flavors are more traditional, such as chicken and mushroom or beef and tomato. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Chocolate Flavored Foods:** Collaboration between chocolatiers and other food industries to create unique chocolate-flavored products. - **Unusual Food Combinations:** Experimentation with unconventional flavor combinations to appeal to adventurous taste preferences. - **Convenient Decadence:** Creation of convenient, single-serve, indulgent food options for individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Industry:** Opportunities for food companies to expand product offerings by collaborating with chocolatiers. - **Convenience Food Industry:** Innovative, single-serve meals for on-the-go consumers seeking quick, indulgent options. - **Treat Industry:** Development of unique and indulgent desserts featuring unexpected flavor combinations to stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fried Noodle Confections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-mi-goreng.md) - [S'mores-Inspired Dessert Ramens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dessert-ramen.md) - [Pudding-Inspired Hot Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-spoon.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-chicken-fajita.md) - [Street Food-Flavored Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-doner-kebab.md) - [Regional Cuisine-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batchelors-super-noodles.md) - [Grilled Steak Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-flame-grilled-steak.md) - [Flavor-Packed Ramen Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naked-ultimate-ramen.md) - [Boldly Flavored Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mug-shot-max.md)