# Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites These Mexican Hot Cocoa Bites Unite Cinnamon & Chili By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2023-03-02 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites References: [specialtyfood](https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/koppers-chocolate-introduces-two-new-skus-for-2023-127410/) & [kopperschocolate](https://kopperschocolate.com/products/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites-pouch)  At the 2023 Winter Fancy Food Show, Kopper's Chocolate expanded its everyday lineup with Mexican Hot Cocoa Bites in a shareable and resealable pouch. This new product unites lightly spiced marshmallow dough bits coated in dark chocolate, topped off with a dusting of cinnamon and sugar. Free from artificial colors or flavors, the decadent snack offers a taste of Mexican chocolate on the go. Globally inspired chocolates offer a crowd-pleasing way for people to explore different cultures and flavors, all the while satisfying their adventurous tastes and expanding their palate. Consumers are increasingly looking for products that offer an exciting twist on the traditional chocolate experience. Spicy chocolate products are becoming increasingly popular as the combination of sweetness and heat adds an extra layer of complexity to a tried-and-true flavor profile. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Spicy Chocolate Confections:** There is a growing market for spicy chocolate products that offer an exciting twist on the traditional chocolate experience. - **Globally Inspired Chocolate Products:** There is an opportunity for chocolate manufacturers to offer products that allow consumers to explore different cultures and flavors. - **Convenient Indulgent Snacking:** There is an opportunity for chocolate brands to offer convenient and shareable resealable pouches for on-the-go snackers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Confectionery Industry:** The confectionery industry can tap into the growing market for spicy chocolate products and convenient indulgent snacking. - **Specialty Food Industry:** The specialty food industry can offer globally inspired chocolate products that satisfy the adventurous tastes of consumers. - **Food Packaging Industry:** The food packaging industry can cater to the need for convenient and shareable resealable pouches for on-the-go snackers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Mexican Hot Chocolate Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-style-hot-chocolate-cereal.md) - [Chocolatey Mexican Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chocolate-caliente-palomitaz.md) - [Spicy Chocolate Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-chocolate-ice-cream.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Candy Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-walk-chocolate.md) - [Chocolate Chip Marshmallows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smore-speckled-marshmallow.md) - [Latin-American Beverage Bombs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beverage-bomb.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Spiced Chocolate Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-tajn-seasoned-chocolatey.md)