{"id":30346,"date":"2026-03-03T08:21:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T08:21:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?post_type=resources_content&#038;p=30346"},"modified":"2026-03-03T10:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:01:38","slug":"functional-food-trend","status":"publish","type":"resources_content","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/?resources_content=functional-food-trend","title":{"rendered":"Functional Food Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"30346\" class=\"elementor elementor-30346\" data-elementor-post-type=\"resources_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-08d710b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"08d710b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bac86ea elementor-widget 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84c0930 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"84c0930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Functional Confectionery Trend: Pleasure with a Purpose<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72a3f6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72a3f6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking to boost\u00a0your\u00a0profits\u00a0and tap into those smaller, everyday moments of feel-good joy, functional ingredients\u00a0are the perfect addition to\u00a0your\u00a0chocolate or bakery\u00a0kitchen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Today\u2019s\u00a0health-conscious\u00a0consumers are looking for sweet treats that are not only indulgent and delicious, but that offer some\u00a0benefit, whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0helping them to reach their protein goals or boosting their mood and helping them focus.\u00a0Keep reading to discover the functional ingredients that could take your product range to the next level, without sacrificing taste or texture.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49624dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49624dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>by Lyndsey Hall<\/p><p>03 March 2026<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04f0d3a elementor-shape-rounded elementor-grid-0 e-grid-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-22722 elementor-widget-social-icons\" data-id=\"04f0d3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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Ingredients<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bb526b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bb526b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2ae1e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2ae1e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to\u00a0a\u00a0study\u00a0by\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovamarketinsights.com\/trends\/functional-ingredients-trends-global-market-overview\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Innova Market Insights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, health and wellbeing ranked fourth in priority,\u00a0just below family,\u00a0happiness\u00a0and freedom,\u00a0with 29% of respondents saying that wellbeing is one of their\u00a0most important personal values.\u00a0And these findings are no surprise to those of us in the confectionery industry.\u00a0At\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/callebaut-chocolatiers-day-2025\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Callebaut\u2019s Chocolatiers\u2019 Day<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in October\u00a02025,\u00a0we heard\u00a0about\u00a0the growing trend for\u00a0adaptogens and nootropics in food and drink, and how chocolate is the perfect pairing.\u00a0Think\u00a0lion&#8217;s mane, white chocolate and pistachio drag\u00e9es and\u00a0chocolate drinks infused with collagen.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With an increasing focus on\u00a0physical\u00a0and\u00a0mental\u00a0wellness, and\u00a0the rising popularity of\u00a0products like\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/the-blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-matcha\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">matcha<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0there&#8217;s\u00a0never been a better\u00a0time to take a bite out of the functional ingredients trend.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8643996 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8643996\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ede72f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ede72f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc937f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fc937f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Key Functional Trends to Look Out For<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-222548f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"222548f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whether you want to help your customers work on their physical health or mental wellbeing,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0a trending functional ingredient\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0got exactly what you need:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Protein\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u00a0High protein\u00a0\/\u00a0added protein\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0a new trend, but in 2026 and beyond protein is going mainstream.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0no longer enough to focus on one\u00a0macronutrient;\u00a0consumers expect balance\u00a0and diverse sources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fibre\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u00a0Gut health is a key focus, with\u00a0recent studies\u00a0revealing the connection between the gut and many other areas\u00a0of the body, including the brain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Collagen\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u00a0While claims\u00a0about consuming collagen for beauty\u00a0have been\u00a0questioned, collagen is still\u00a0essential\u00a0for joint and bone strength and skin elasticity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adaptogens &amp; Nootropics<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2013\u00a0Ingredients that support\u00a0mental health and cognitive function are\u00a0in high demand with consumers, with lion\u2019s mane, magnesium, ashwagandha and L-theanine increasingly seen in recipes.<\/span><span 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tart fruits)\u00a0are the ideal partner to ingredients with health benefits, as these\u00a0can easily disguise any\u00a0unwanted tastes. But that\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0the only positive\u00a0for\u00a0functional confectionery.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Functional ingredients let you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Command a higher price point<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stand out in a crowded\u00a0market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Connect with customers\u2019 lifestyle goals<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of standing in\u00a0a\u00a0brightly lit\u00a0supplement aisle\u00a0staring at rows of white bottles, your customers can\u00a0relax\u00a0in the warm glow of your chocolate shop or bakery,\u00a0confident in\u00a0the knowledge that their chosen sweet treat and drink will give them the health and wellbeing benefits\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0looking for.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When modern life is fast-paced and\u00a0overwhelming, your customers will be grateful to you for making their decision that bit easier and letting them kill two birds with one stone.\u00a0Health and happiness,\u00a0pleasure\u00a0and purpose.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e720986 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e720986\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/keyword\/functional\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Shop all Functional Ingredients<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-932814d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"932814d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ae8f09 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7ae8f09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Our Favourite Functional Products &amp; How to Use Them<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c2ed6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d2c2ed6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">At\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW206918867 BCX8\">Keylink<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">, we provide everything you need to create eye-catching, mouthwatering<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">, multi-sensory confections and bakes. While we\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">can\u2019t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">\u00a0meet\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW206918867 BCX8\">all of<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">\u00a0your functional ingredient needs (<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">you\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">\u00a0have\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">to source your collagen and protein powders elsewhere,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">for now<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">!), we do\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">offer a wide range of products with active benefits\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 BCX8\">that can support\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW206918867 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Inspiration<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/matcha-green-tea-powder\">Matcha Green Tea Powder<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">L-theanine is a nootropic that helps increase focus without the jitters sometimes caused by caffeine<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/matcha-chocolate-marble-cake\">Matcha and Dark Chocolate Marble Cake<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/matcha-white-chocolate-mocha-latte\">Matcha White Chocolate Mocha<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/beetroot-powder\">Beetroot Powder<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Great for gut health, heart health and blood pressure<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/strawberry-rhubarb-truffles\">Strawberry &amp; Rhubarb Truffles with Beetroot Powder<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/ruby-chocolate-tiffin\">Ruby Chocolate Tiffin<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/elderberry-spray-dried-powder\">Elderberry Powder<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Supports immune health, rich in antioxidants<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Add to smoothies, cream-based fillings, batters and doughs, or dust truffles and panned treats<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/turmeric-spice-drops\">Turmeric Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Anti-inflammatory properties<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/recipes\/drinks\/turmeric-white-chocolate-mocha-latte\">\u201cGolden Milk\u201d Turmeric White Chocolate Mocha Latte<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/saffron-spice-drops\">Saffron Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Mood boosting and supports brain health<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/saffron-rhubarb-chocolates\">Saffron &amp; Rhubarb Chocolates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/ginger-spice-drops\">Ginger Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Aids digestion and boosts immunity<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/dark-chocolate-ginger-sea-salt-tablet\">Dark Chocolate, Ginger &amp; Sea Salt Tablets<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/ginger-chocolate-flapjacks\">Ginger &amp; Chocolate Flapjacks<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/cinnamon-spice-drops\">Cinnamon Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Lowers blood sugar and cholesterol<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/cinnamon-star-anise-ganache\">Cinnamon &amp; Star Anise Ganache<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/spiced-caramel-apple\">Spiced Caramel &amp; Apple Bonbons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/red-chilli-spice-drops\">Red Chilli Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Boosts metabolism<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/rose-red-chilli-chocolates\">Rose, Red Chilli &amp; Lime Chocolates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/cardamom-spice-drops\">Cardamom Spice Drops<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Anti-inflammatory and helps reduce cholesterol<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/around-the-world-indian-chai-truffle-india\">Indian Chai Truffles<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/resources\/recipe\/orange-cardamom-vegan-chocolates\">Orange &amp; Cardamom Chocolates<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/callebaut-cocoa-nibs\">Cacao Nibs<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">High in antioxidants, fibre and magnesium, supporting focus and overall wellbeing<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Make cereal bars, flapjacks and brownies, or sprinkle over desserts and hot chocolate drinks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/products\/dark-chocolate?gf=289%2C290\">Dark Chocolate 70%+<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">High in flavonoids that support circulation, heart health and gut health<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Use in tablets, truffles, mousse, hot chocolate or even savoury dishes like chilli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/win-win-cocoa-free-dark-choc-alternative-easymelt\">Win-Win Cocoa-Free Chocolate Alternative<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\">Carob is high in fibre, antioxidants and vitamins, supporting gut and heart health<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #d9d9d9;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/recipes\/bakery\/win-win-dark-salted-caramel-tart\">Win-Win Dark &amp; Salted Caramel Tart<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/recipes\/bakery\/win-win-brownies\">Win-Win Hybrid Brownies<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bb6932 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bb6932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">While\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">many\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">consumers are\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">(rightfully)\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">concerned about ultra 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class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">dicate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">\u00a0t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">heir function and communicate to customers the benefit\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">th<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">ey\u2019ll<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">\u00a0r<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">eceive by eating and d<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">rinking them,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">e.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">g.<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">\u00a0F<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">ocus Brownie,\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43661078 BCX8\">Heart Healthy Muffin, Brain Boost\u00a0<\/span><span 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data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For\u00a0adventurous,\u00a0trend-led makers, they\u00a0add an\u00a0exciting new\u00a0layer to\u00a0product\u00a0concepts. For seasoned, traditional\u00a0chocolatiers, they offer\u00a0opportunities\u00a0for attracting new customers and increased margins.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embracing the functional ingredients trend\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0have to be expensive or intimidating.\u00a0Start small. Trial a high-protein brownie\u00a0or\u00a0launch a limited-edition\u00a0focus\u00a0chocolate.\u00a0Give your customers that little extra feel-good factor \u2013 and watch those everyday moments of joy turn into repeat sales.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Your customers\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0want bland health\u00a0foods,\u00a0they\u00a0want indulgence. They still crave chocolate brownies, silky\u00a0ganache\u00a0and chewy caramel. But now they also want products that\u00a0<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">do something<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Support their gut. Lift their mood. Power their workout. Help them focus\u00a0through\u00a0a busy afternoon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The magic happens when you bring together both pleasure and purpose\u00a0to create something irresistible.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e58d150 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6e58d150\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74090fc4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74090fc4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-55641b66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"55641b66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc-150x150.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-image-23098\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Lyndsey-choc.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div data-particle_enable=\"false\" data-particle-mobile-disabled=\"false\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4333f212 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4333f212\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ab2d52e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5ab2d52e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><em><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Lyndsey is a marketing executive, writer and lover of books and chocolate from Sheffield.<\/span><\/em><\/p><p><em><span class=\"OYPEnA text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\">Her favourite chocolate is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.keylink.org\/product\/veliche-gourmet-milk-chocolate-intense-35\">Veliche Gourmet Intense 35<\/a>.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Functional Confectionery Trend: Pleasure with a Purpose If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking to boost\u00a0your\u00a0profits\u00a0and tap into those smaller, everyday moments of feel-good joy, functional ingredients\u00a0are the perfect addition to\u00a0your\u00a0chocolate or bakery\u00a0kitchen.\u00a0 Today\u2019s\u00a0health-conscious\u00a0consumers are looking for sweet treats that are not only indulgent and delicious, but that offer some\u00a0benefit, whether\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0helping them to reach their protein goals or boosting their mood [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-30346","resources_content","type-resources_content","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/30346","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/resources_content"}],"version-history":[{"count":22,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/30346\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30374,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/resources_content\/30346\/revisions\/30374"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.keylink.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2F&parent=30346"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}