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Spicy Chocolate Ice Creams

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Bruster's 'Sweet & Heat' Menu Includes Spicy New Flavors

— September 5, 2016 — Lifestyle
Earlier this August, the ice cream chain Bruster's Real Ice Cream debuted a new 'Sweet & Heat' menu that combines a cool dessert with hot flavors for the perfect late-summer treat. With global brands such as Starbucks rolling out their own sweet and spicy creations, the new Bruster's menu caters to the growing demand for fiery flavors.

Bruster's Sweet & Heat menu consists of two limited-edition ice cream flavors. The first of the new flavors has been dubbed Cayenne Chocolate Chunk and it combines the chain's classic chocolate ice cream with cayenne spices, cinnamon and pieces of real chocolate. Along with the fiery new treat, the chain is also rolling out a seasonal S'Mores flavor, which combines swirls of fluffy marshmallows with chocolate and graham cracker crumbs.
Trend Themes
1. Spicy Dessert Flavors - There is a growing demand for ice cream flavors that combine sweet and spicy elements, as seen with Bruster's 'Sweet & Heat' menu.
2. Global Sweet and Spicy Creations - Global brands like Starbucks are introducing their own sweet and spicy creations, indicating a trend towards hot and cool flavor combinations.
3. Limited-edition Ice Cream Menu - Bruster's Real Ice Cream's limited-edition 'Sweet & Heat' menu offers unique flavors that cater to the desire for adventurous taste experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Ice Cream Industry - Ice cream manufacturers and retailers can explore innovative flavor combinations like sweet and spicy to attract customers and differentiate their offerings.
2. Food and Beverage Industry - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the growing demand for spicy desserts by creating new products that combine heat and sweetness, appealing to adventurous consumers.
3. Seasonal Menu Offerings - Restaurants and dessert shops can create seasonal menus that feature limited-edition flavors like Bruster's 'Sweet & Heat' menu, offering customers unique and exciting taste experiences.
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