# Gilded Ice Cream Cones This Japanese Treat Consists of Soft-Serve Ice Cream Wrapped in Gold Leaf By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilded-ice-cream References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2016/4/11/11410090/japan-gold-leaf-frozen-yogurt) A shop in Kanazawa, Japan is currently making headlines for its [gilded ice cream cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchin-cookie-dipped-cone). The city already has a reputation for producing gold leaf and has been known to use it in everything from art to coffee grounds. Now consumers can enjoy the luxurious ingredient in the form of a delicious warm-weather treat. The gilded ice cones come from a shop called Hakuichi and they consist of [soft-serve ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kessho-gelato) covered in a thin sheet of gold leaf. Although the golden dessert looks expensive, a single cone only costs about $8. Of course, it is worth nothing that the gold leaf is essentially tasteless, making the topping more of a decorative addition than a way to elevate the taste of the ice cream. The popularity of the new dessert demonstrates the ongoing obsession with [Instagrammable food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-style-chocolate-sundae) and photo-worthy dishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Luxury Food:** Businesses could leverage luxury ingredients to add value and increase branding opportunities for Instagrammable foods. - **Edible Decor:** Incorporating decorative, edible toppings creates a unique and visually appealing culinary experience, especially for desserts. - **Gold Leaf:** Gold leaf could be used in various food products to add a luxurious finish that can also attract consumers who value the visual presentation of their food. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating luxury ingredients and edible decorations to create visually appealing dishes for social media marketing. - **Art and Craft:** The art and craft industry could develop edible gold leaf products to expand their offerings and provide a new market for food-grade gold leaf. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can leverage trend-driven desserts to attract social media-savvy guests and foster a unique brand image through their Instagrammable menu offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gilded Gold Leaf Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-super-combo-pizza.md) - [Cookie-Made Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-butter-cookie-cone.md) - [Gummy-Made Ice Cream Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mojoz-gummicone.md) - [Ice Cream Ramen Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-volcano.md) - [Butter Cookie-Based Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butter-cookie-cones.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Caffeinated Ice Cream Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescafe-gold-ice-cream.md) - [Confection-Inspired Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/angel-hair-ice-cream.md) - [Ganache-Filled Dessert Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cones.md)