# Cheesy Pizza Chocolates Tirol's Unique Chocolate Bar Tastes Like Biting into a Slice of Pizza By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-01-12 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-chocolate References: [en.rocketnews24](http://en.rocketnews24.com/2015/01/10/cheese-pizza-chocolate-we-force-feed-our-coworkers-the-weirdest-japanese-snack-ever/) & [kotaku](http://kotaku.com/pizza-flavored-chocolate-is-wrong-and-tastes-terrible-1662531332) One of the greatest things about chocolate is that it can be dressed up and turned into a gourmet dessert, or dressed down to become a quick and convenient snack—in this case, rather than having a [sweet flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-chili-chocolate-crunch), this unique chocolate from Tirol is savory. Taking inspiration from a classic comfort food, Tirol's Cheese & Pizza chocolate is designed to look and smell like a small block of cheese. Since [chocolate and pizza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-chip-pizzert) usually tend to be popular items that make the tops of favorite food lists, why bother to keep these two great foods separate when you can enjoy them both in a single bite? Whether you prefer to keep dinner and dessert flavors separate or not, this novel [pizza-flavored chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-volcano-pizza) is something unusual that's worth keeping an eye out for during a visit to Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Savory Desserts:** Exploring the fusion of sweet and savory flavors in desserts presents an opportunity for unique and unexpected taste experiences. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** Experimenting with unusual flavor pairings, such as chocolate and pizza, can attract novelty-seeking consumers looking for adventurous culinary experiences. - **Innovative Food Packaging:** Creating visually appealing and scent-disguising packaging can enhance the sensory experience and novelty of food products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore the creation of unconventional flavor combinations to cater to consumers' evolving taste preferences. - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can capitalize on the trend of savory desserts by developing and marketing unique chocolate flavors that challenge traditional taste boundaries. - **Packaging:** The packaging industry has an opportunity to innovate by designing visually appealing and odor-masking packaging solutions for unique food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory-Sweet Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raaka-chocolates-pizza-sauce.md) - [Cheese-Infused Luxury Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m-cacao-fromage-chocolate-collection.md) - [Wafer Chocolate Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handy-melts-sweet-and-sour-strawberry.md) - [Cheese-Filled Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-chocolate-truffles.md) - [Chocolate Cheese Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/velveeta-1.md) - [Tomato Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tomato-chocolate-bar.md) - [Dubai Chocolate-Style Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-chocolate-style-cheese.md) - [Nacho-Flavored Chocolate Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheesy-chocolate-bites.md) - [Ramen-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ramen-and-chocolate.md)