# Low-Calorie Chocolate Snacks The Red Chocolate Bars are Naturally Sweetened with No Added Sugar By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-08-29 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-chocolate-bars References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/chocolette-confectionary-launches-low-calorie-chocolate-in-the-uk/) & [chocolette](http://www.chocolette.com) Low-calorie versions of traditional food varieties are being introduced as consumers seek out a healthier alternative to their favorite edibles, which is evident with new products like the Red Chocolate Bars coming about. Developed by Switzerland-based SIA Chocolette Confectionary, the chocolate bar lineup is [naturally sweetened, free of added sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chocolate) and made from ingredients that have been sourced from plants and fruit. The chocolates contain between [35 and 45% less calories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hormbles-chormbles-candy-bars) than alternative chocolate treats, which makes them ideal for the rising number of consumers seeking a healthier way to indulge. The Red Chocolate Bars will come in four flavor options including 'Orange and Almond Dark Chocolate,' 'Milk Chocolate with a Nut Filling,' '[Extra Dark Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolatecovered-snacks)' and 'Hazelnut and Macadamia Milk Chocolate.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Low-calorie Snacks:** The trend of introducing low-calorie versions for traditional food items is increasing, and opening up opportunities for snack and confectionery companies to explore new product development. - **Naturally Sweetened Products:** As consumers move towards more health-conscious options, naturally sweetened products like the Red Chocolate Bars can disrupt the traditional sweetened confectionery industry by providing healthier choices. - **Plant-based Ingredients:** Consumer preference towards plant-based food items is on the rise, and using such sustainable ingredients can be an opportunity for companies to explore novel flavor profiles. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Snack Foods:** Product development of low-calorie snacks can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the snack food industry. - **Confectionery:** As consumers seek out healthier alternatives to sugary snacks, the confectionery industry can look towards developing innovative naturally sweetened products like the Red Chocolate Bars. - **Plant-based Food:** Companies utilizing plant-based ingredients open up new product development opportunities for a growing consumer market interested in environmentally sustainable food items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Low-Calorie Chocolate Nougat Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadbury-delights.md) - [Low-Calorie Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowestcalorie-chocolate-bar.md) - [Date-Sweetened Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naturally-sweetened-chocolate-bar.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oobli-milk-chocolate-bars.md) - [Sugar-Reducing Chocolate Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-bar-technology.md) - [Added Sugar-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nutsla-dt-organic-dark-chocolate.md) - [Low-Sugar Nutty Chocolate Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/behonest-chocolate-products.md) - [Low-Sugar Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/low-sugar-vegan-chocolates.md)