# Olive Oil-Infused Chocolates Kosterina's Antioxidant-Rich Bars Combine Dark Chocolate & EVOO By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosterina References: [nosh](https://www.nosh.com/news/2020/gallery-aprils-new-products#pic-20) & [kosterina](https://www.kosterina.com/products/evoo-dark-chocolate-mezze-box-6-bars?variant=31855253749796) The entire process that [Kosterina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosterina-2) uses to make its Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil considers the way the product's polyphenol content can be maximized so that it can offer the most health benefits possible. As well as selling olive oil by the bottle, Kosterina is now introducing Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dark Chocolate bars, which combine 70% cacao organic dark chocolate with its Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil. The unusual bars can be found in the brand's EVOO Dark Chocolate Mezze Box, which shares two bars of each flavor: Almond Butter & Vanilla Dark Chocolate, Fig & Balsamic Dark Chocolate, and Nuts, Honey & Cinnamon Dark Chocolate. Thanks to their unique combination of ingredients, the bars combine [two rich sources of antioxidants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawmio-premium-raw-chocolate-bars). Image Credit: Kosterina ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Antioxidant-rich Foods:** Exploring the incorporation of antioxidant-rich ingredients into various food products. - **Innovative Flavor Combinations:** Experimenting with unconventional flavor pairings to create unique and indulgent food experiences. - **Functional Food Crossovers:** Blending traditional functional foods with unexpected categories to offer new health-conscious options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Providing opportunities for food manufacturers to develop and produce antioxidant-rich products with unique flavors. - **Health and Wellness:** Exploring the potential for the health and wellness industry to incorporate antioxidant-rich ingredients into their offerings. - **Confectionery:** Creating disruption in the confectionery industry by introducing innovative flavor combinations and functional food crossovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Phenolic Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-phenolic-olive-oil.md) - [Functional Superfood Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates.md) - [Polyphenol-Rich Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odysea-good-for-you-polyphenol-extra-virgin-olive-oil.md) - [Heart Health Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kocoatrait-dark-chocolates.md) - [Health-Conscious OIive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kosterina-2.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars.md) - [Balanced Sweetness Seasonal Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/km-extravirgin-milk-chocolate-winter-spice.md) - [Olive Oil Subscription Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-scubscription-service.md) - [Olive Oil Cake Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-oil-cake-cookie.md)