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Candy Larva

Handmade Beetle Chocolates

— January 24, 2008 — World
Sweet and oh, so sickening! Produced by the Komatsuya confectionery and bakery in Japan, these chocolates are shaped like grub worms. Despite their less than appealing nature, the maker can't keep any on the shelves. The chocolates are called Youchu Choco and are made from milk chocolate, corn flakes, white chocolate, dried squid, and orange peel. Sounds as good as the inspiration.

Implications - The good thing about chocolate is that its liquid form allows freedom of control and manipulation that can be taken advantage of in several creative directions. It's one of the few delights that really stretches the boundaries of creativity when it comes to food presentation. If there's one thing that the culinary world can teach any business, it's that style and function goes hand-in-hand when it comes to designing a well-rounded product for consumers.
Trend Themes
1. Creative Food Presentation - Opportunity to explore new ways of presenting food in unique and unconventional ways, like the handmade beetle chocolates.
2. Combining Unlikely Ingredients - Opportunity to experiment with combining unexpected ingredients in food products, such as milk chocolate, corn flakes, dried squid, and orange peel in the Youchu Choco chocolates.
3. Exploring Edible Insects - Opportunity to tap into the growing trend of using edible insects in food products, as demonstrated by the grub worm-shaped chocolates.
Industry Implications
1. Culinary Industry - Opportunity for chefs and food professionals to push the boundaries of creativity and presentation in the culinary world.
2. Confectionery Industry - Opportunity for confectionery companies to innovate and experiment with unconventional ingredients and shapes to create unique and appealing chocolate products.
3. Sustainability Industry - Opportunity for companies in the sustainability sector to explore the use of alternative protein sources, such as edible insects, in food production to promote environmental sustainability.
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