# Energizing Chocolate Bites Sourse Shares Functional Dark Chocolates for Energy By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-05-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolates-for-energy References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/21301-sourse-debuts-functional-energy-bites) & [trysourse](https://trysourse.com/)  Fans of chocolate can now appreciate dark chocolate for energy, concentration and metabolism from the functional chocolate brand co-founded by Modern Family actress Sarah Hyland. Made with 60 milligrams of matcha green tea and 100 milligrams of L-theanine, the dark chocolate bites help to provide a boost of clean energy and the numerous benefits of antioxidants. The delicious small bites are enrobed in a [plant-based coating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-harvest-bites) that gets its natural colors from sources like jagua and beta carotene. These new dark chocolate bites join the brand's range of [vitamin-enriched chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates), which include solutions for focus, mood management, supporting the growth of healthy hair and nails, and much more. These products are not only plant-powered but also free from gluten and allergens, plus they are sourced with fair trade practices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 12% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Functional Chocolate:** The rise of functional chocolate with added health benefits and vitamins for different purposes such as energy, mood, and focus. - **Alternative Ingredients:** The trend of using alternative, plant-based ingredients in chocolate, such as jagua and beta carotene for natural color. - **Fair Trade Practices:** The growing demand for chocolate products with fair trade practices, ensuring farmers are treated and paid fairly for their crops. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can integrate functional chocolate into their product lines with added health benefits for consumers. - **Cosmetics and Personal Care:** The use of vitamins-enriched chocolate in cosmetics and personal care to support hair and nail growth. - **Agriculture:** The agriculture industry can promote fair trade practices in the cocoa supply chain to meet the growing demand for ethically sourced and sustainable products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Energizing Matcha Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-delights.md) - [Caffeinated Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awake-chocolate.md) - [Functional Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chocolate-truffle.md) - [Convenient Caffeinated Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenevo-driving-energy-dark-chocolate-berry.md) - [Everyday Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chocolate-co.md) - [Functional Truffle Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolates.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Day-to-Night Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raaka-functional-chocolate.md) - [Caffeinated Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-variety-pack.md)