# Curry-Filled Chocolates Tirol's Newest Chocolate and Curry Paste Confection is Spicy and Sweet By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-and-curry References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2017/05/23/curry-filled-chocolates-are-here-its-the-taste-you-never-knew-you-wanted/) & [tirol-choco](http://www.tirol-choco.com/news.html) Confectionery brand Tirol recently unveiled a new treat that introduces the unusual flavor pairing of chocolate and curry. At the center of the yellow 'Kare Pan' Tirol chocolate cube is curry paste and a wafer that boasts a crispy texture. On the outside, the small chocolate piece also includes a woven design for additional texture and interest. Due to the combination of chocolate and curry, the sweet squares are said to have a slightly spicy flavor that packs a punch. Although the pairing of chocolate and curry may seem like an unusual one, chocolate curry sauces are sometimes served over rice in Japan to add interest to the grain-based dish. In the past, Tirol has also introduced anti-aging confections, as well as other novelty chocolate flavors that mimic the taste of pizza. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Curry-chocolate Fusion:** Introducing unconventional flavor pairings could disrupt the traditional chocolate market. - **Textural Delight:** Innovative texture inclusions in chocolates offer room for creative experimentation. - **Novelty Flavors:** Introducing unconventional and fun flavors could attract a more adventurous and experimental consumer base. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies could experiment with unusual flavor combinations to attract a more diverse consumer base. - **Food and Beverage:** The introduction of exotic flavorings in food and beverage products could become a new trend and disruptive innovation opportunitY. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of novelty flavors in confections to make their products stand out from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thai Soup-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-kha.md) - [Curried Yam Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curried-yam-swirl.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Cheese-Filled Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-chocolate-truffles.md) - [Zesty Spiced Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocotutti-chocolates.md) - [Alcoholic Tea-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-pralines.md) - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Zesty Tamarind Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamarind-chocolate.md) - [Functional Curcumin-Infused Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chocolate1.md)