# Ancient Relic-Inspired Chocolates Salvatore Spataro's Line of Chocolate Replicates Ancient Tools By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/relicinspired-chocolate References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/08/13/salvatore-spataro-tastami-chocolates-edible-sicilian-traditional-tools-design/) & [salvatorespataro](http://www.salvatorespataro.com/wps/portfolio/baroqeat/) Italian architect Salvatore Spataro has created a line of relic-inspired chocolate to celebrate Sicilian culture. As a part of his 'Design Meets Sicily' collection, the chocolates have been made to look like the tools used by farmers in ancient Sicily. For example, some of the [relic-inspired chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notre-dame-cathedral) feature a conical shape of the tool used by farmers to pick figs, while another looks strikingly like the container ricotta was traditionally stored in. The chocolates look equally like a [uniquely shaped truffle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chalices) and ancient relic -- the rough appearance of the Modican chocolate comes from a cold pressed molding process. The chocolates are made in Italy and come housed in a white box with red writing. The lid of the box houses a table of contents describing each piece in the collection and its historical use, making this snack all the more appealing to both [design, and history buffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koho-chocolate). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisanal Chocolate Trends:** Opportunity to create artisanal chocolates inspired by various cultures and historical objects. - **Heritage-inspired Food Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop food products that pay homage to cultural heritage and traditions. - **Combining Design and Food:** Opportunity to create unique food products that fuse design aesthetics with culinary experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Development of innovative food products that appeal to consumers' cultural interests and history. - **Artisanal Goods:** Creating artisanal products that showcase the craftsmanship and cultural significance of historical objects. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Introducing food experiences that immerse tourists in the local culture and heritage of a destination. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Artist-Inspired Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beatrice-wood.md) - [Artful Limited Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-ruscha-x-andsons.md) - [Topographical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-in-california-bar.md) - [Functional Superfood Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates.md) - [Paintable Easter Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition.md) - [Collectible-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Cheese-Infused Luxury Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection.md)