# Ketogenic Chocolate Snacks ChocZero's 'Keto Bark' is Sweetened with Zero-Calorie Monk Fruit By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-07-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-bark References: [candyindustry](https://www.candyindustry.com/articles/88269-choczero-keto-bark) & [choczero](https://www.choczero.com/collections/choczero/products/milk-chocolate-coconut-keto-bark) While there are plenty of prepackaged products available to consumers who are following a ketogenic diet, [Keto Bark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-crunch) was recently launched as a new option from [ChocZero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-orange-squares) that will help to satisfy one's sweet tooth. The artisanal Keto Bark is offered in both 100% stone ground milk and dark chocolate varieties, which are paired with different kinds of nuts like hazelnuts and almonds, as well as coconut. The free-from product is made without gluten, soy and sugar alcohol and features monk fruit as a zero-calorie sweetener that's also low in carbs. In the all-natural Keto Bark flavors that are made using cocoa beans, ChocZero favors ethically sourced beans from South America, as well as vanilla from Madagascar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ketogenic Snacks:** The market for low-carb, high-fat snacks using alternative sweeteners is growing, presenting an opportunity for companies to innovate in this space. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** As more consumers seek out products with zero-calorie, low-carb sweeteners, companies can explore the use of monk fruit and other natural sweeteners in a variety of food and beverage products. - **Ethically-sourced Ingredients:** Consumers are increasingly interested in food products that are made with sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, presenting an opportunity for companies to showcase their commitment to responsible sourcing practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the use of alternative sweeteners and ketogenic-friendly ingredients to produce low-carb, high-fat snacks that cater to consumers following the keto diet. - **Health Food:** The health food industry can tap into the growing demand for low-carb, high-fat snacks by producing products that use alternative sweeteners and feature natural, ethically-sourced ingredients. - **Natural Ingredients:** Companies in the natural ingredients industry can provide sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients, such as cocoa beans and vanilla, to food manufacturers looking to develop products that appeal to health-conscious, ethically-minded consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Keto-Friendly Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behonest-keto-milk-chocolate-drops.md) - [Low-Carb Ketogenic Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketogenic-chocolate.md) - [Keto-Friendly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-caramel-crunch.md) - [Plant-Based Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-dark-chocolate.md) - [Keto-Friendly Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketohero-belgian-chocolate-bars.md) - [Keto-Friendly Chocolate Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-friendly-chocolate-foods.md) - [Added Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutsla-dt-organic-dark-chocolate.md) - [Non-Glycemic Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebula-snacks.md) - [Low-Sugar Crunch Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunch-bar.md)