# Chocofied Mexican Cuisines These Toffee Tortilla Chips are the Ideal Mix of Salty & Sweet Flavors By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-tortilla-chips References: [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Toffee-Tortilla-Chips-with-Candied-Jalapenos/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/member/bajablue/) Many acclaimed chefs would surely agree that these Toffee Tortilla Chips look like the perfect combination of flavors. For most people, the thought of [tortilla chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/late-july-brown-sugar-vanilla) may have you thinking salsa, guacamole, nachos or Mexican foods, but this recipe is a bit different. As opposed to yet another nachos recipe, this recipe by Bajablue uses [chocolate, toffee](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunk-nibbles-toffee) and even [candied chili peppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snak-club-tajn-seasoned-chocolatey). For those who find themselves pondering the decision between sweet, spicy or salty, these Toffee Tortilla Chips will satisfy all cravings! **Implications** - The combination of opposing flavors can prove to be an interesting combination for chefs. Likewise, consumers businesses that deviation from the norm in product color schemes and design concepts; using opposing ideas can create interesting products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Opposing Flavor Combinations:** The combination of sweet, spicy, and salty flavors offers a unique and interesting culinary experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Food manufacturers and restaurants can explore novel flavor combinations in their product offerings. - **Confectionery Industry:** Confectionery companies can experiment with unusual flavor pairings to create innovative chocolate-based products. - **Snack Industry:** Snack companies can explore the creation of unique and versatile snacking options by incorporating unexpected flavors in their products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Flavor-Packed Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipoys-rolled-tortilla-chips.md) - [Chocolatey Mexican Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/churro-chocolate-caliente-palomitaz.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Pickled Fruit-Flavored Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chamoy-tortilla-chips.md) - [Mexican Cuisine Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tostitos-mexican-style-three-cheese-chips.md) - [Luchador-Inspired Tortilla Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-nacho-tortilla-chips.md) - [Mexican Chocolate Marshmallow Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-hot-cocoa-bites.md) - [Sombrero-Shaped Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/texmex-sombreros.md)