# Monk Fruit-Sweetened Gelato The New Talenti Low-Sugar Gelato Comes in Three Tasty Flavor Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowsugar-gelato References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/unilevers-talenti-unveils-range-monk-fruit-sweetened-gelatos/) & [talentigelato](https://www.talentigelato.com) The war on sugar is seeing many consumers look for ways to avoid it in their favorite foods and drinks which is seeing brands respond with products like the new Talenti Low-Sugar Gelato. Positioned as a [healthier frozen dessert option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lec-ice-cream), the gelato is crafted with monk fruit to help sweeten it, which makes it applicable for consumers looking to watch their intake of sugar. The Talenti Low-Sugar Gelato comes in three flavor options including 'Mint Cookie Crunch,' 'Vanilla Cinnamon' and 'Chocolate Fudge Swirl,' which makes it an applicable alternative to the various other frozen desserts on the market. The [Unilever](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-products)-owned gelato brand has positioned the new treats as a [low sugar option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pints-flavor) that is also lower in fat than traditional ice cream. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 75% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Low-sugar Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative low-sugar dessert options to cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the use of alternative sweeteners like monk fruit in food and beverage products as a response to the demand for healthier options. - **Health-conscious Consumers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating products that cater to the needs and preferences of health-conscious consumers, such as low-sugar gelato options. ### Where This Applies - **Frozen Desserts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining the frozen dessert industry by offering healthier alternatives with low sugar and alternative sweeteners. - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative food and beverage products that align with the growing trend of health-consciousness and reduced sugar intake. - **Confectionery:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming the confectionery industry by developing and marketing low-sugar alternatives using alternative sweeteners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dessert-Inspired Low-Sugar Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enlightened-ice-cream-range.md) - [Baking-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talenti-gelato-sorbetto.md) - [Naturally Sweet Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denada.md) - [Pint-Sized Gelato Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-gelato.md) - [Reduced Sugar Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-sorbet-pints.md) - [Low-Sugar Ice Cream Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nestlfroneri-ice-creams.md) - [GLP-1-Friendly Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-spoons-creamery.md) - [Low-Sugar Healthy Fruit Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugarreducing-technology.md) - [Dairy-Free Italian-Inspired Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valsoia-plantbased-gelato.md)