# Chocolaty Seaweed Snacks This Company is Raising Money to Produce a Seaweed Chocolate Bar By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-29 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-chocolate-bar References: [trndmonitor](http://trndmonitor.com/corwdfunding-spotlight-the-seaweed-chocolate-bar/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-seaweed-chocolate-bar-stretch-goal) The 'Sea of Change Trading Company' recently launched an Indiegogo campaign to produce a healthy seaweed chocolate bar. Although seaweed is a nutritious vegetarian snack, the sea vegetable has yet to become a pantry staple in North American households. This company is trying to make seaweed more accessible by combining it with [gourmet chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfoodinfused-chocolate-bites). The Sea of Change Trading Company specializes in harvesting wild sea vegetables from Northern California. The nori that is harvested is then combined with cacao to produce a delicious seaweed chocolate bar. The company worked with a long-time chocolatier in order to achieve the perfect balance between [salty and sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch). The [delicious vegan snack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates) comes in three gourmet flavors, including 'Wild Nori Crunch,' 'Velvety Wakame' and 'Deep Dark Dulse.' Each bar carries a different flavor profile, meaning there is a snack suited to fit a wide variety of preferences. Not only are the seaweed snacks delicious, but they are also a renewable food source. This means that consumers can enjoy the delicious sneaweed chocolates and support a sustainable food system in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Seaweed Snacks:** Combining seaweed with gourmet ingredients to create innovative and healthy snacks. - **Vegan Gourmet Chocolate:** Developing gourmet chocolate bars that cater to the growing vegan market. - **Sustainable Food Systems:** Exploring renewable food sources to create delicious and eco-friendly snacks. ### Where This Applies - **Health Food:** Creating seaweed snacks that appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Confectionery:** Incorporating seaweed into gourmet chocolate bars for a unique and indulgent treat. - **Sustainable Food Production:** Using seaweed as a renewable food source to support an environmentally friendly food system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Indulgent Seaweed Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-seaweed-bites.md) - [Umami Superfood Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-bites.md) - [Air-Puffed Kelp Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puffed-kelp-chips.md) - [Well-Seasoned Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpie-chips.md) - [Supergrain Seaweed Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaweed-puffs.md) - [Nutrient-Packed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-bars.md) - [Seaweed-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-take.md) - [Bite-Sized Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitesized-seaweed-snacks.md) - [Protein-Rich Seaweed Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kelpeat-snack.md)