# Taro-Based Donut Holes Holey Grail Donuts Just Unveiled New Taro-Based Donut Holes By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2024-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tarobased-donut-holes References: [google](https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bakemag.com%2Farticles%2F18956-holey-grail-donuts-launches-first-taro-donut-holes&psig=AOvVaw2C0l43UXWaC0N51L-omib_&ust=1716734965756000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CBMQjRxqFwoTCKCZnqCGqYYDFQAAAAAdAAAAABAJ) & [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/holey-grail-donuts-unveils-taro-based-donut-holes/)  Hawaii-based [Holey Grail Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holey-grail-donuts) has just unveiled the world's first-ever taro-based donut holes. The new made-to-order taro-based donut holes are an innovative new donut that's been more than a year in the making. The new 'Holeys' as the brand calls them were developed by Holey Grail co-founders and siblings Nile and Hana Dreiling using a unique combination of [taro and rice flour](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aloha-taro-bar). The result is a completely [gluten-free donut hole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glonuts) with a crisp exterior and a sweet, chewy interior. The brand's new Holeys are served in the brand's signature Original Sin flavor, with Hawaiian vanilla bean, maple and sea salt, as well as a weekly rotating special flavor. To celebrate the exciting new launch, the brand is offering a free Holey to anyone who purchases a donut on June 7th, National Donut Day. Image Credit: Holey Grail Donuts ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 24% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gluten-free Innovations:** The introduction of taro and rice flour in donut recipes highlights the growing trend of gluten-free baking alternatives. - **Taro-based Products:** Leveraging taro, a staple in Hawaiian cuisine, to create innovative food items is expanding its use beyond traditional dishes. - **Rotating Flavor Menus:** Weekly rotating special flavors showcase an increased consumer interest in variety and novelty in their food choices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Baking:** Specialty bakers are exploring unique ingredients like taro and rice flour to cater to gluten-free diets and diverse cultural tastes. - **Health-conscious Snacks:** The creation of gluten-free, made-to-order snacks aligns with the rising demand for health-conscious and allergen-friendly options. - **Flavor Innovation:** Introducing weekly rotating flavors provides an opportunity for food brands to continually engage customers with new and exciting taste experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glazed Chocolate Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-chocolate-donut-holes.md) - [Hawaiian Donut Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holey-grail-donuts.md) - [Autumnal Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fall-flavored-donut-holes.md) - [Better-for-You Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-hole.md) - [Cookie Crumb Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donut-dots.md) - [Glazed Donut Holes Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-donut-holes-cereals.md) - [Chocolate Raspberry Donut Holes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-raspberry.md) - [Humorous Pothole-Inspired Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voodoo-doughnut-pothole-doughnut.md) - [Limited-Edition Healthy Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-donut-holes.md)