# Hexagonal Two-Ingredient Chocolates Alkimia Makes Treats with Organic Cacao and Artisanal Sugar By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-ingredient-chocolate References: [packagingoftheworld](http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/12/alkimia-chocolates.html) & [alkimiachocolate](http://alkimiachocolate.com/http://www.packagingoftheworld.com/2017/12/alkimia-chocolates.html) Alkimia Chocolate is a [bean-to-bar chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyond-good-microbatch-collection) brand based out of Peru that sets itself apart by producing simple, [two-ingredient chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islands-chocolate) with just [organic cacao](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-west-chocolate) and artisanal sugar. Although many consumers know most store-bought chocolate products to be filled with sugar, cocoa butter, lecithin, vanilla and a variety of other ingredients, Alkimia aims to provide a different experience that connects consumers to local cacao farmers and cacao at its purest. In order to show that a consumer's experience with chocolate can be different from what they know, Alkimia forms and packages its products in hexagonal shapes. The individual chocolate packages each tie into a different aspect of the cacao's origin; while Amazonas draws from the Chachapoyas culture, Piura takes inspiration from Chulucanas ceramics and Cusco plays up traditional weaving motifs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Two-ingredient Chocolates:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the market for simplified chocolate products with minimal ingredient lists to appeal to health-conscious consumers. - **Bean-to-bar Chocolate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bean-to-bar chocolate brands that emphasize transparency and sustainability, connecting consumers to the source of the cacao. - **Alternative Packaging Designs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Experiment with unique packaging shapes and designs that tell a story and create a more immersive and engaging experience for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Chocolate Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce more organic, artisanal, and minimal ingredient chocolate options to the market. - **Sustainable Agriculture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable practices in cacao farming and promote fair trade partnerships with local farmers. - **Packaging and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer innovative packaging solutions that enhance the product experience and reflect the story and values of the brand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal-Ingredient Chocolate Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covered-almonds.md) - [Minimally Processed Raw Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawmio-premium-raw-chocolate-bars.md) - [DTC Clean Label Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simply-candy.md) - [Fine Art-Covered Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-artbars.md) - [Indulgent Cupuaçu Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figa-foods.md) - [Artisan Bakery-Ready Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-chocolate-pieces.md) - [Minimalist Plant-Based Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ritter-sport.md) - [Madagascar-Sourced Ingredient Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smallbatch-chocolate-bars.md) - [Truffle-Stuffed Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alter-ecos-truffle-thins.md)