# Human Cranium Confections The Marina Malvada Chocolate Skulls are Incredible Edibles By Renee Ramsarran | Published 2011-02-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marina-malvada-chocolate-skulls References: [cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/chocolate-cast-from-human-skulls/) & [chocolateskulls](http://www.chocolateskulls.com/) The Marina Malvada Chocolate Skulls are cast from a genuine human skull. The result is a life-sized and completely realistic [candy confection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites). Malvada's deadly creations have been made for All Hallows Eve, All Saint's Day, Day of the Dead and several other [ghoulish celebrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grn-the-bite-club-collection). Malvada molds the skeletal head from a special mix of chocolate she developed herself called “bone chocolate.” The Marina Malvada Chocolate Skulls are a [macabre indulgence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-alchemist-by-jdo). Images ©2011 chocolateskulls.com / All rights reserved ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Ghoulish Celebrations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create unique and realistic candy confections for Halloween and other spooky occasions. - **Life-sized Confections:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop life-sized edible creations to delight and surprise customers. - **Specialty Chocolate Mixes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent new chocolate blends like 'bone chocolate' to offer unique flavor experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Candy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unconventional and realistic candy products to capture consumer attention. - **Event Planning and Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate macabre edible creations as a unique and memorable element in event decorations. - **Specialty Food Retailers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer exclusive and unconventional chocolate products to cater to niche consumer preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Specialty Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delysia-chocolatier.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Artisanal Halloween Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection.md) - [Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-halloweenthemed-chocolates.md) - [Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-squashies-squeletons.md) - [3D-Printed Valentine's Day Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-bonbons.md) - [Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-sour-scary-skulls.md) - [Ghostly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-ghost.md) - [High-End Halloween Candy Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chocolat-halloween-collection.md)