# Ayurvedic Chocolate Discs Zotter Chocolate's White Chocolate Disc Features Turmeric at Its Center By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-disc References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/trend-predictions-put-to-the-test-at-winter-fancy-food-show-by-specialty-food-association-trendspotter-panel-300599314.html) & [zotterusa](https://www.zotterusa.com/mitzi-blue/310-white-rice-turmeric.html) Zotter Chocolate showed off a white chocolate disc at the most recent Winter Fancy Food Show that offers a flavorful way for consumers to indulge in a chocolate treat, while also receiving the benefits of a powerful spice. The White Rice + Turmeric disc is said to be made of a "white chocolate of purely vegetal origin, which is based on a rice drink." As such, the white chocolate is free from milk and the product is vegan-friendly. At its center, the white chocolate disc features a circle of turmeric, a spice from Ayurvedic medicine that boasts a distinctive bright yellow color. A growing number of snack products are being infused with turmeric, a spice that is revered for its incredible anti-inflammatory properties. Image Credit: Zotter Chocolate ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Turmeric-infused Products:** The trend of infusing products with turmeric presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative food and beverage offerings with added health benefits. - **Vegan-friendly Chocolates:** The popularity of vegan-friendly chocolates opens up opportunities for chocolatiers to create plant-based alternatives that cater to a growing consumer segment. - **Ayurvedic-inspired Snacks:** The demand for Ayurvedic-inspired snacks creates a market for products that combine traditional wisdom with modern flavors, appealing to health-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporating turmeric into a variety of food and beverage products could disrupt the industry by offering innovative, health-oriented options. - **Chocolate Manufacturing:** The emergence of vegan-friendly chocolate discs infused with turmeric presents an opportunity for chocolatiers to tap into a niche market and explore new flavor combinations. - **Ayuverdic Medicine:** The use of turmeric in Ayurvedic medicine can be leveraged by the healthcare industry to develop new supplements, spices, and wellness products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Turmeric-Enhanced White Cocoa Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-cocoa-kit.md) - [Pain Relief Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-functional-chocolate-company.md) - [Functional Superfood Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfood-chocolates.md) - [Candied Yam Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-yam-white-chocolate.md) - [Functional Truffle Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-chocolates.md) - [Powerful Turmeric Latte Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turmeric-latte-mix1.md) - [Bergamot-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-citrus.md) - [Turmeric-Infused Chai Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tulsi-turmeric-chai.md) - [Day-to-Night Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raaka-functional-chocolate.md)