# Bergamot-Infused Chocolates Holiday Chocolate Oranges Inspired Raaka Chocolate's Winter Citrus By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2024-11-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-citrus References: [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/raakachocolate/p/DB1cqhPx2Pz/?hl=en&img_index=1) & [raakachocolate](https://www.raakachocolate.com/products/winter-citrus-bar?variant=41332905246807)  Inspired by the holiday chocolate orange, [Raaka Chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-people-x-raaka) created Winter Citrus, a limited-batch unroasted dark chocolate bar with 53% cacao. Featuring coconut milk chocolate infused with bergamot, this plant-based bar featuring certified organic, transparently traded ingredients is said to taste like "cozying up and watching the snow fall." The vegan and gluten-free bar delivers the perfect balance of sweet citrus notes, and its unroasted nature allows the true nature of naturally fruity cacao to shine. The unroasted dark chocolate Winter Citrus bar is just one of the delights in Raaka Chocolate's Winter Collection. It arrived alongside another dark unroasted chocolate—Ginger Snap with 70% cacao—spicy-sweet Gingerbread Hot Chocolate, and a [vegan white chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candied-yam-white-chocolate) waffle cone bar in a tempting Peppermint Waffle Cone flavor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 30% - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Plant-based Chocolates:** With consumers increasingly seeking plant-based options, Raaka Chocolate's bergamot-infused bar offers a unique combination of flavors without compromising on vegan principles. - **Organic Sweet Treats:** Raaka Chocolate's dedication to certified organic and transparently traded ingredients highlights a growing market for responsibly sourced indulgences. - **Seasonal Flavor Innovations:** The Winter Collection's unique flavors, such as Winter Citrus and Ginger Snap, demonstrate a rising demand for novel and limited-edition seasonal products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Specialty Foods:** The creation of indulgent and uniquely flavored chocolates reflects ongoing trends in the specialty foods sector to cater to niche markets. - **Sustainable Food Production:** Raaka Chocolate's focus on organic and transparently traded ingredients underscores the industry's shift towards sustainability and ethical sourcing. - **Plant-based Products:** The development of vegan, gluten-free chocolates like Raaka's Winter Citrus addresses the increasing consumer preference for plant-based and allergen-friendly options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Botanical Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botanical-chocolate.md) - [Mulled Wine Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mulled-wine-chocolate.md) - [Nostalgic Better-for-You Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookies-and-cream-bar.md) - [Cookie-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-themed-chocolates.md) - [Festive Functional Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-people-x-raaka.md) - [Citrusy Vegan Chocolate Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-orange-oat-milk-chocolate-bar.md) - [Cocktail-Inspired Dark Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-batch-chocolate-bars.md) - [Beet-Infused Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beet-salad-swirl.md) - [Zesty Tamarind Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamarind-chocolate.md)