# Salted Coconut Treats Cocomels Has Blended Salt with Coconut Milk in Its Newest Chocolate Squares By Colin Smith | Published 2022-01-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-squares References: [cocomels](https://cocomels.com/collections/chocolate-covered-squares)  '[Cocomels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1),' the Colorado-based candymaker famous for its creation of coconut milk caramel products, has created 'Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Squares' for its first new product of 2022. These squares are dairy-free, gluten-free, cholesterol-free, keto-friendly, and vegan, meaning nearly any consumer can feel good about enjoying these squares. Cocomels uses a sweetened allulose for these squares so that the product is fit for sugar-reducing consumers while still maintaining its delicious taste. Cocomels is committed to appealing to the dietary restrictions of all consumers and delivering them treats that they can enjoy, regardless of their lifestyle. These sea salt squares contain only 80 calories per 20pack serving and are available for purchase online at Amazon or Cocomel's website, or in-person at [Sprouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-krisp-dark-chocolate-almond-sea-salt) farmers markets. The Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Squares retail for $2.49 per package. Image Credit: Cocomels ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Indulgences:** Cocomels' new product demonstrates the trend towards guilt-free treats with dietary restrictions in mind. - **Alternative Sweeteners:** The use of allulose showcases a trend towards the use of alternative sweeteners in candy-making. - **Non-dairy Confections:** The creation of dairy-free treats highlights the trend towards non-dairy confectionery options. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** Businesses in the confectionery industry can diversify their product lines to cater towards dietary restrictions and non-dairy options. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness industries can incorporate allulose and other alternative sweeteners in their offerings to cater towards sugar-free and keto consumers. - **Retail:** Physical retail stores can offer exclusive products like the Sugar Chocolate-Covered Sea Salt Squares to attract consumers seeking unique and specialized treats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dairy-Free Crispy Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bites1.md) - [Low-Sugar Caramel Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caramel-bites.md) - [Coated Alt Milk Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocomels-caramel-bites.md) - [Dark Chocolate Coconut Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-chocolate-coconut-cup.md) - [Low-Sugar Chocolate Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-milk-chocolate-toffee-almond-sea-salt-snaps.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Caramel Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylk-chocolate-aloha-caramel.md) - [Artisan Low-Sugar Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-sugar-added-salted-caramels.md) - [Vegan Sea Salt Caramels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-sea-salt-caramels.md) - [Maturely Flavored Nutrition Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keto-krisp-dark-chocolate-almond-sea-salt.md)