# Spicy Condiment-Flavored Candies The Sriracha Chocolate Bar Brings the Heat to Your Mouth By Gil Cohen | Published 2013-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sriracha-chocolate-bar References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/sriracha-chocolate-bars/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f2d6) If you want to add some spice to your [Valentine's Day gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartshaped-chocolate-bites), instead of opting for the box of mysteriously filled chocolates, go for the zesty Sriracha Chocolate Bar. Cranking up the heat in your mouth, this candy bar is made to taste just like the classic Sriracha hot sauce that is a favorite among [spicy food enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiery-hot-crunch-bar). Made in small batches with simple ingredients, including [57% dark chocolate cocoa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chocolatiers-series-by-salt-straw) for a rich, velvety flavor and sun-ripened chili for an extra kick, this treat is surprisingly delectable for a novelty snack. Share your passion for bold taste and the spice of life by giving the Sriracha Chocolate Bar as a gift to friends, lovers and family too. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Spicy Condiment-flavored Candies:** Opportunity for candy manufacturers to create innovative and unconventional flavors like Sriracha. - **Zesty Flavor Infusion:** Potential for other food products to incorporate the bold and spicy taste of Sriracha into their offerings. - **Novelty Snacks:** Growing market for unique and exciting snacks that offer a different flavor experience. ### Where This Applies - **Candy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for candy manufacturers to create bold and unconventional flavors, expanding their product lines. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to leverage the popularity of Sriracha by infusing the flavor into existing products or creating new offerings. - **Snack Food:** Potential for snack food companies to tap into the novelty snack market by creating unique and exciting flavor combinations, like Sriracha-infused snacks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spicy Umami Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch.md) - [Romantic Specialty Candy Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolove-valentines-day.md) - [Spicy Hot Chocolate Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-cayenne-pepper.md) - [Incredibly Spicy Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-hottest-chocolate-bar.md) - [Peppery Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chocolate-bars.md) - [Hot Sauce Advent Calendars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-sauce-advent-calendar.md) - [Spicy Chamoy Gummies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-gush.md) - [Co-Branded Hot Sauce Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheryls-cookies-x-franks-redhot.md) - [Zesty Tamarind Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamarind-chocolate.md)