“Next Steps”

With this 4 bite-concept, I wanted to explore the transformation of flavor with each bite. The idea came by realizing that the chocolate delights of Tomorrow should be healthy for body and mind, but also playful. I thought of a concept with which there is an evolution of flavor with each bite, starting from one and ending to another. And it is also an idea that is easy to be adapted to many audiences and many flavors/textures. In these elaborations, there is an evolution from fruit to chocolate, in respect to the needs of each individual audience.  The design was developed as an organic, molecular shape, which can intuitively be enjoyed in steps.   1st Audience: The Explorer This concept features a true journey, with the discovery of true cacao and a new type of chocolate, the WholeFruit Chocolate. Step by step, bite by bite, starting from a tropical spiced fruit compote “The Explorer” ends up discovering the flavor of Evocao 72% with an exotic accent. It is really a unique experience.    2nd Audience: The Elderly With more traditional flavors that feel familiar to this type of audience, this elaboration starts with a sweet-spiced fruit compote and ends with a high cocoa content dark chocolate cremeux. The flavors and textures here aim to stimulate the less sensitive palate of a senior customer, they are familiar, easy to chew and digest, but are also enriched in fiber and high in antioxidants. Maple syrup is used to increase sweetness but with a lower glycemic index.   3rd Audience: The Hedonist (Vegan/Lactose Free) When adopting a Vegan or Dairy free diet, most people often find they lack the same pleasurable choices. But just because of that diet restriction, it doesn’t mean that someone  has to be deprived of a good indulgent chocolate moment of bliss. Therefore with this elaboration, the Hedonist can start from an intense banana compote and step by step, discover the pleasure of a NXT Milk Dairy Free Chocolate cremeux with peanuts.