# Minimalist Plant-Based Chocolates The Vegan Ritter Sport Bars Consist of Just Four Ingredients By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-11-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-ritter-sport References: [vegconomist](https://vegconomist.com/products-and-launches/chocolate-giant-ritter-sport-releases-new-vegan-bar-as-vegan-boom-in-germany-continues/) & [ritter-sport](https://www.ritter-sport.com/)  Cocoa mass, cocoa butter, almond flour and sugar are the simple ingredients that make up the new vegan [Ritter Sport](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-1) bars, Vegan Pure Without Moo. These new vegan chocolate bars respond to the growing number of consumers in Germany who are making the shift to plant-based eating. Sesame, quinoa and amaranth are a few of the ingredients that are spotlighted in these [dairy-free chocolate bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/notco-dubai-style-notsquare). Ritter Sport says that this new line "addresses all chocolate fans who are looking for products with exclusively plant-based ingredients and for whom sustainability is an important aspect in their choice of food." The global [vegan chocolate confectionery market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-vegan-chocolates) is only expected to grow as consumers search for alternatives made with unique ingredients. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Plant-based Confectionery:** Opportunity for companies to innovate and respond to the growing demand for vegan and sustainable chocolates. - **Minimalist Ingredient Lists:** Companies can attract consumers by simplifying ingredient lists and utilizing unique plant-based ingredients to create healthier and more sustainable chocolates. - **Innovative Dairy-free Ingredients:** Companies can differentiate themselves by leveraging unique dairy-free ingredients such as sesame, quinoa, and amaranth to create delicious vegan chocolates. ### Who This Affects Most - **Confectionery:** Opportunity for chocolate companies to expand their product lines by introducing more plant-based options. - **Health and Wellness:** Companies can target health-conscious consumers by promoting their vegan and minimal ingredient chocolates as a healthier alternative to traditional chocolate products. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity for businesses to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers by creating vegan and sustainable chocolate options made with locally sourced ingredients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Based Dairy-Free Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-without-moo.md) - [Travel-Focused Vegan Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-1.md) - [Textural Vegan Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ritter-sport-vegan-tower.md) - [Artisanal Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lderach-vegan-chocolate.md) - [Plant-Powered Almond Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-chocolate.md) - [Oat-Based Milk Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oat-based-milk-chocolate.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Ingredients](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dairyfree-compounds.md) - [Vegan-Friendly Belgian Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgian-milk-chocolate.md) - [Citrusy Vegan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-orange-oat-milk-chocolate-bar.md)