# Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites Cocomels' Snackable Crispy Bites are Made with Crisped Quinoa By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cocomels-ramps-up-innovation-with-launch-of-new-organic-crispy-chocolate-covered-bites-301167906.html) & [cocomels](http://www.cocomels.com) Cocomels is adding to its Chocolate-Covered Bites line with Organic Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites, a deliciously [bite-sized snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bites) that's made with organic crisped quinoa. The shareable and snackable Organic Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites have a [chewy coconut milk caramel center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel) that can be found under layers of [60% dark chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks) coated in organic crisped quinoa, which makes a texture-rich treat. As JJ Rademaekers, Cocomels Founder and Chief Candy Officer, says: "We tested a range of puffed grain options and found that crisped quinoa delivers the ideal crunch we were trying to achieve, while also maintaining the organic, non-GMO, gluten-free and vegan-friendly standards that are so important to us." Appealing to a wide range of people who love sweet treats, the Crispy Cocomels Bites are also made without dairy, cholesterol or corn syrup. Image Credit: Cocomels ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Organic Snacks:** Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites made with organic crisped quinoa tap into the growing demand for organic snacks. - **Texture-rich Treats:** The addition of organic crisped quinoa to the Cocomels line creates a texture-rich treat that caters to consumers seeking unique sensory experiences. - **Free-from Options:** The dairy-free, cholesterol-free, and corn syrup-free composition of Crispy Cocomels Bites aligns with the rising consumer demand for free-from options. ### Where This Applies - **Organic Food:** The use of organic ingredients in Cocomels' Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites highlights an opportunity for innovation and growth in the organic food industry. - **Confectionery:** The addition of organic crisped quinoa to the chocolate-covered bites presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the confectionery industry, by appealing to health-conscious consumers looking for unique and indulgent treats. - **Alternative Snacks:** Cocomels' Crispy Chocolate-Covered Bites, made with crisped quinoa, cater to the rising demand for alternative snacks that offer healthier and more diverse options to replace traditional choices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Salted Coconut Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-squares.md) - [Coated Alt Milk Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocomels-caramel-bites.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Coconut Balls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-1.md) - [Superfood-Infused Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites.md) - [Crunchy Almond-Coconut Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-almond-bites.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-bites.md) - [Filled Granola Butter Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-chocolate-bites.md) - [Chocolate-Coated Free-From Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-pops-crunch.md) - [Dried Coconut Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-coconut-crisps.md)