# Chocolate-Covered Rice Cakes These Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins are Crispy By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-dark-chocolate-halfcoated-rice-cake-thins References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/organic-dark-chocolate-half-coated-rice-cake-thins-067706)  [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-chocolate-bars-with-crispy-rice-cocoa-nibs) is giving you a new way to enjoy the delicious taste of dark chocolate in the form of its new Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins . The new Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins start with square (rather than round) rice cakes that are surprisingly thin and crispy. One half of the rice cakes are then coated in a layer of smooth and rich dark chocolate. This gives the snack a deliciously sweet and savory flavor profile, as well as a satisfyingly crunchy texture. As Trader Joe's posits, "Are they candy or rice cakes? You be the judge!" [USDA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/margarita-ice-creams)-certified organic and not too sweet, these Organic Dark Chocolate Half-Coated Rice Cake Thins are the perfect way to satisfy a chocolate craving. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Snacks:** There is potential for the development of more healthy snack options as consumers prioritize healthy eating habits. - **Organic Products:** The rise in demand for organic products can create an opportunity for more organic snack options in the market. - **Gourmet Rice Cakes:** An opportunity to innovate and introduce new and unique gourmet flavors of rice cakes in the market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the growing trend towards healthier snack options and organic products to create and market new snack products. - **Organic Farming:** The growth of the organic industry creates an opportunity for organic farming with a focus on rice production to cater to the increasing demand. - **Retail:** Retailers can provide an opportunity to launch and showcase new gourmet flavors of rice cakes to attract consumers who enjoy trying out new food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crispy Rice Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-chocolate-bars-with-crispy-rice-cocoa-nibs.md) - [Dark Chocolate Covered Pistachios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-covered-pistachios.md) - [Chocolate-Covered Peanut Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-bamba-snacks.md) - [Slightly Coated Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slightly-coated-dark-chocolate-almonds.md) - [Star-Shaped Rice Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugared-rice-cracker-stars.md) - [Tiny Chocolate Covered Pretzels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-chocolate-covered-pretzels.md) - [Organic Chocolate Chip Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-chocolate-chip.md) - [Salty Chocolate Snack Clusters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snacky-clusters.md) - [Chocolate-covered Honeycomb Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-chocolate-covered-honeycomb-candy.md)