# Cheesy Sauce-Infused Snacks The Burger King Italian Bites are Available Only in Spain By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-bites References: [brandeating](http://www.brandeating.com/2018/02/burger-king-fries-up-new-italian-cheese-bites-in-spain.html) & [burgerking.es](http://www.burgerking.es) The [Burger King Italian Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwich) have been released by the brand at participating locations in Spain to offer a new way to enjoy classic flavor pairings. The menu item includes bite-sized pieces of [mozzarella cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-buffalo-crunchers) that have been paired with tomato sauce before being deep fried. This makes them able to be eaten when on the go without the need to sit down or for an additional sauce on the side. The cheese snacks have also been infused with a touch of oregano in the breading to add a bit more flavor complexity. The Burger King Italian Bites speak to the growing consumer preference for [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-pepperoni-bites) foods that can be eaten easily, and that boast a highly convenient and portable formulation. Image Credit: Burger King Spain ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Cheesy Snacks Trend:** Opportunity to develop innovative and unique snack products that are portable and easy to consume. - **Flavor-infused Snacks Trend:** Opportunity to infuse snack products with unique, bold, and unexpected flavors to create differentiated products. - **On-the-go QSR Foods Trend:** Opportunity to develop QSR food products that prioritize convenience and portability for busy, on-the-go consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food Industry:** Opportunity to innovate and create new snack options that are convenient for customers who consume fast food. - **Snack Industry:** Opportunity to create and market unique and innovative new snack flavors to edge out competitors. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Opportunity to create and market snack products to busy, on-the-go consumers who prioritize convenience and portability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Marinara-Topped Chicken Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-royal-crispy-chicken-sandwich.md) - [Cheesy Chip-Embedded Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-doritos.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Filled Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-fries.md) - [Crispy QSR Apple Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-apple-bites.md) - [Crispy QSR Pizza Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-garlic-pepperoni-bites.md) - [QSR-Created Fries Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-3.md) - [QSR Burger Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castle-bites.md) - [Queso-Filled Tater Tots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-queso-tots.md) - [Artisanal Cheese Snack Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese-cheese-bites.md)