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Purplish Sweet Potato Pies

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The KFC Japan Sweet Potato Pie is Made with Naruto Kintoki

— October 2, 2021 — Lifestyle
The KFC Japan Sweet Potato Pie is arriving from the QSR brand at participating locations to provide patrons with a flavor treat to enjoy as a treat this Halloween season. The pie is crafted using Naruto Kintoki sweet potatoes that are reported to have a high sugar content that makes them perfect for this sweet treat in particular. The potatoes are observed as the focal point for the interior filling as well as the purplish exterior crust to make it a visual treat for the eyes.

The KFC Japan Sweet Potato Pie is reprove to have a contrasting flavor with the pastry boasting a slightly salty fermented butter taste to help complement the filling that is on the sweeter side of the spectrum.
Trend Themes
1. Sweet Potato Dessert Trend - The use of purplish sweet potatoes in sweet treats like pies and desserts can be a new trend for QSR brands looking to offer unique and seasonal flavors.
2. Fermented Butter Pastry Trend - The use of fermented butter pastry can be a new trend for QSR brands to offer unique and contrasting flavors with their sweet treats.
3. Visual Treat Trend - The focus on creating visually appealing treats like the purplish crust of the KFC Japan Sweet Potato Pie can be a new trend for QSR brands looking to make their products stand out.
Industry Implications
1. Quick-service Restaurants (qsrs) - QSRs can leverage the trends of sweet potato desserts, fermented butter pastry, and visual treats to create new flavors and offerings for their menu.
2. Bakeries - Bakeries can adopt the trends of purplish sweet potato and fermented butter to create unique pastries and desserts which can differentiate them from their competitors.
3. Food-inspired Fashion Industry - The purplish color and popularity of sweet potato pies can inspire food-themed fashion products such as food-inspired jewelry and clothing.
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