# Bloody Brain Chocolates These Zombie Truffles Celebrates Zombie Awareness Month By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombie-truffles References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/05/23/mmmm-zombie-truffles/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Zombie-Truffles/) If you were not aware of it before now, May happens to be Zombie Awareness Month and now you can celebrate it in delicious style with these Zombie Truffles. Although made specifically for this purpose, I am sure that these chocolates will make a great treat for Halloween as well. Created by Instructables user Kristy Lynn, the Zombie Truffles are shaped like [little bloody brains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloody-delicious-chocolate), which happens to be a zombie's favorite body part to eat, or so I'm told. Aside from the fact that it is currently Zombie Awareness Month, Kristy Lynn was inspired to make these Zombie Truffles because she not only works for the Zombie Research Society, but also because her husband harbors a passion for all things monstrous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombie Awareness Month:** Opportunity for businesses to create themed products and promotions related to zombies and horror genres. - **Gourmet Halloween Treats:** Innovative food businesses can capitalize on the popularity of Halloween by creating unique and spooky treats like these Zombie Truffles. - **Niche Interest Communities:** Platforms and services can cater to niche communities, such as the Zombie Research Society, by offering specialized content, products, and events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Confectionery:** Confectionery companies can explore the creation of themed chocolates targeting Halloween and zombie enthusiasts. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can tap into the growing interest in zombies and horror by developing content, merchandise, and events related to the genre. - **Online Communities:** Online communities and social platforms can provide spaces for niche interest groups like zombie enthusiasts to connect, share insights, and discover new products and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spooky Specialty Chocolate Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delysia-chocolatier.md) - [Gourmet Halloween-Themed Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-halloweenthemed-chocolates.md) - [Caramelized Organ Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zotter-chocolates-brains-eggs.md) - [Artisanal Halloween Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-halloween-collection.md) - [DIY Chocolate Treat Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-chocolate-pops.md) - [Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-halloween-treats.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Macabre Chocolate Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chocolate-shops.md) - [Functional Chocolate Truffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/functional-chocolate-truffle.md)