# Color-Changing Ice Creams Manuel Linares' Xamaleón Ice Cream Changes Color As You Lick It By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manuel-linares References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/367798/An-Ice-Cream-That-Changes-Its-Color-As-You-Lick-It/) & [cocinatis](http://www.cocinatis.com/comer/xamaleon-helado-que-cambia-color_2014071600015.html) As if ice cream wasn't great enough on its own, Manuel Linares found a way to develop a flavor that changes color as you lick it. The Spanish physicist and chef created Xamaleón out of entirely natural ingredients as well, appealing to the health conscious who still have a sweet tooth. Xamaleón tastes like a mixture of fruits. The initial blue hue is coated with a 'love elixir' before it is served. This along with oxidization and temperature is what gives the ice cream its transformative property. But like a good magician, Manuel Linares is refusing to give up his secret while we works on obtaining a patent for the recipe. He is also working on two new flavors: one that reacts to ultraviolet light in clubs and another that turns from pink to white. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - 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 - **Color-changing Foods:** Opportunity to develop innovative and visually enticing food products that change colors, providing a unique dining experience. - **Natural Ingredients:** Growing demand for food made with all-natural ingredients, creating a market for health-conscious consumers seeking indulgent treats. - **Interactive Flavors:** Creating interactive food experiences by incorporating scientific elements into the taste and appearance of food products. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Exploring new product development opportunities in the food and beverage industry by leveraging color-changing technologies and natural ingredients. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Introducing color-changing food and beverage options in restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues to enhance customer experiences. - **Confectionery:** Incorporating color-changing technologies into confectionery products to attract customers looking for unique and visually appealing sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jet-Black Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opaque.md) - [Color-Changing Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-changers-marshmallows.md) - [Monochromatic Mystery Gelatos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greyscale-gelato.md) - [Color-Changing Drink Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blure.md) - [Color-Changing Chewing Gums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chupa-chups-magic-cubes.md) - [All-Natural Color-Changing Spirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unicorn-distillery.md) - [Film-Celebrating Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lizard-lunch.md) - [Eclipse-Honoring Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-moon-ice-cream.md) - [Kid-Created Freezer Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jel-sert-and-crayola.md)