# Rose-Infused Craft Chocolates Casa Kakau's Vegan Chocolate Pairs Bulgarian Rose Water & Cardamom By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-chocolate References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88507-the-top-10-products-were-excited-to-see-at-ism) & [casakakau](http://casakakau.com/en/products/product_id/3387/category_id/127/) Casa Kakau creates decadent chocolate products that are [vegan and free from gluten](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/viva-las-vegan-chocolate-truffles), lecithin and palm oil, as seen in its craft chocolate with Bulgarian rose water and cardamom to enhance the floral notes. The bean-to-bar chocolate is prepared with single-origin cocoa beans from Ecuador following a traditional chocolate-making process. In all, there are minimal ingredients that go into the making of the bar. While some chefs are making use of [rose water as a sweetener](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rosey-bright-one), health-conscious consumers are becoming intrigued by the beverage's beautifying benefits. At the same time, people are turning their attention to cardamom as a functional spice with an exotic appeal that lends itself to a wide range of sweet and savory applications within food and beverages. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Craft Chocolate:** Casa Kakau's bean-to-bar vegan chocolates with unique flavor infusions create an opportunity for innovation in the craft chocolate industry. - **Use of Rose Water in Food and Beverages:** The use of rose water as a sweetener and its beautifying benefits presents an opportunity for innovative product development in the food and beverage industry. - **Functional Spices in Food and Beverages:** The exotic appeal and health benefits of functional spices like cardamom provide opportunities for innovation in the food and beverage industry. ### Where This Applies - **Chocolate Industry:** Casa Kakau's bean-to-bar craft chocolates offer a unique take on vegan and gluten-free chocolate products, making a mark in the craft chocolate industry. - **Food Industry:** Rose water and functional spices like cardamom create opportunities for innovative product development in the food industry. - **Beverage Industry:** The use of rose water as a sweetener and functional spices like cardamom provide opportunities for innovative product development in the beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-chocolate.md) - [Bergamot-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-citrus.md) - [Cherry-Beet Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beeting-heart.md) - [Soda-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-rickey-chocolate.md) - [Hand-Painted Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painted-with-love-chocolate-bon-bons.md) - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Indulgent Cupuaçu Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figa-foods.md) - [Nostalgic Better-for-You Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-and-cream-bar.md) - [Rooibos Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooibos-chocolate-bar.md)