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# Hot Pepper-Infused Cheeses
Romeo’s Pizza Created a Super Spicy 'Enter Carolina Reaper Cheese'

By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2021-01-22 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enter-carolina-reaper-cheese
References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/romeos-pizza-introduces-enter-carolina-reaper-cheese) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/romeospizzafranchise/photos/a.168368593210483/3675425722504735/)

Romeo's Pizza is starting 2021 on a super spicy note with its new 'Enter [Carolina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primula-carolina-reaper) Reaper Cheese.'

Romeo's Pizza recently unveiled a new pizza topper dubbed the Enter Carolina Reaper Cheese. The cheese is made up of a blend of monterey jack cheese infused with jalapeno, habanero, and Carolina reaper peppers – a combination that's guaranteed to bring the heat. According to the brand, the Carolina reaper peppers really pushed the cheese to the next level and fired up the palates of everyone on the Menu Innovation Team. As Romeo’s Pizza Chief Strategy Officer Mike Rao explains, "Consumer tastes are changing. They want more than just hot or mild and want to pair heat with sweet. With Romeo’s Signature Sweet Sauce – the Carolina Reaper was the perfect addition to meet consumer demand."

Image Credit: Romeo’s Pizza

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Spicy Flavors:** Opportunities for creating new spice combinations to meet consumer demand.
- **Customizable Pizza Toppings:** Innovative approaches to creating unique pizza toppings tailored to individual tastes and preferences.
- **Menu Diversification:** Exploring new flavor profiles, ingredients, and recipes to diversify menus and offer customers more variety.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for developing new spicy and customizable food products, particularly in the pizza industry.
- **Restaurants:** Innovating new pizza toppings and menu items to stay competitive and meet the evolving demands of diners.
- **Culinary Arts:** Exploring new spice combinations and cooking techniques to develop unique and appealing dishes that stand out in a crowded market.

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