# Balsamic Rhubarb Sorbets This Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet is a Culinary Summer Staple By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-rhubarb References: [bellalimento](http://www.bellalimento.com/2014/05/27/balsamic-roasted-strawberry-rhubarb-sorbet/) Gaining the most popularity since its reveal on 'Bell' Alimento,' Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet is this season's most raved about summer treat. While a sorbet is a pleasantly lighter and fruity escape from the common ice cream, this frozen dessert fuses a fruit and vegetable for a fun summer snack. Opposed to just incorporating [freshly chopped strawberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-strawberry-summer), the berries in this sorbet are slow roasted for a more bold and intoxicating flavor. While the rhubarb adds a very tart and fresh flavor, this Polygonaceae plant also offers a variety of health benefits. With a fair amount of potassium and high amounts of numerous vitamins, Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet is a healthy alternative to the usual [summer frozen treat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cream). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slow Roasted Fruit:** The trend of slow roasting fruit brings out bold and intoxicating flavors, providing opportunities for innovative dessert creations. - **Fruit and Vegetable Fusion:** The trend of combining fruits and vegetables in frozen desserts offers a refreshing and healthier option for summer snacking. - **Health-conscious Frozen Treats:** The trend of creating frozen treats with health benefits, like Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet, caters to the growing demand for healthier indulgences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can embrace the trend of slow roasted fruit to create unique and enticing dessert offerings. - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen desserts industry can explore the trend of fruit and vegetable fusion to develop new and innovative products. - **Health Food:** The health food industry can cater to the trend of health-conscious frozen treats by creating nutritious frozen desserts with natural ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Frozen Strawberry Sorbet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frozen-strawberry-sorbet.md) - [Antioxidant-Packed Sorbet Pints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakberry-sorbet.md) - [Fruit-Filled Sorbetto Shells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-filled-sorbetto-shells.md) - [Non-Alcoholic Rhubarb Aperitifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mother-root-rhubarb.md) - [Rosé-Inspired Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-sorbet.md) - [Vegetal Ice Cream Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-farmers-market-series.md) - [Refreshing Lemon Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refreshing-lemon-sorbets.md) - [Floral Springtime Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-flowers-series.md) - [Watermelon Lemonade Sorbets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-lemonade-sorbet.md)