# Pasta-Inspired Chocolates Majani's 'Tortellina' Filled Chocolate Takes Cues from Italian Pasta By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-chocolate References: [neuheiten.koelnmesse.net](http://neuheiten.koelnmesse.net/20/2019/us/products/view/product_id:38161/cat:43031) & [majani.it](https://www.majani.it/en/products/tortellini/) Tortellino—is a type of Italian pasta that is often stuffed with meat, cheese or other kinds of fillings—served as the inspiration for Majani's 'Tortellina' [filled chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocorogi). With its [pasta-inspired chocolate range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festive-pasta), Majani notes that it explores a sweet version of "classic Bolognese gastronomy." The pasta-shaped chocolate shells are offered in dark, milk and white varieties and contain soft, sweet cream fillings. With this confection, those with a sweet tooth are able to rediscover a familiar flavor and form in an unexpected way. For richly sensory eating experiences, consumers are turning to sweet food products—including [pasta chocolate noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-hair-ice-cream) and chocolate lasagna desserts—that do not taste at all like the savory dishes that they take inspiration from. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Pasta-inspired Desserts:** Opportunity to create more sweet desserts inspired by savory pasta dishes for those looking for an unexpected twist. - **Unconventional Flavors:** Innovative ways to incorporate unexpected flavors in traditional food products, such as pasta and chocolate combinations. - **Sensory Eating Experiences:** Opportunity to create more products that provide unique and exciting sensory experiences to consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing:** Opportunity for chocolate and confectionery manufacturers to experiment with unconventional flavors and textures. - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and food companies can explore the creation of pasta-inspired desserts for a unique menu item or limited time offering. - **Gourmet Food and Specialty Stores:** Retailers can stock innovative products such as pasta-inspired chocolates to attract customers seeking unique and unexpected culinary experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chocolate Ravioli Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-ravioli.md) - [Fluffy Pull-Apart Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tucho-angel-hair.md) - [Indulgent Textured Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-chocoviar.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md) - [Italian Gelato Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelato-truffles.md) - [Traditional Dessert-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pistachio-knafeh-chocolate-bar.md) - [Layered Lasagna-Inspired Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-lasagna.md) - [Opulent Italian Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venchi-easter-range.md) - [Italian Dessert Valentine's Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiramisu-milk-chocolate-truffles.md)