{"id":585,"date":"2023-01-18T15:32:07","date_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:32:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/?p=585"},"modified":"2023-01-18T15:32:07","modified_gmt":"2023-01-18T20:32:07","slug":"2023-chocolate-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/2023-chocolate-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Chocolate Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-456 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-300x169.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last-560x315.png 560w, https:\/\/www.lazarschocolate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Chocolate-storage-How-long-does-it-last.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Happy 2023 Lazar&#8217;s customers. We thank everyone for their support last year and look forward to a brand new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Like always, a new year brings about different trends that everyone is eager to try, whether in fashion or fitness. And yes, there are even trends in foods. And because we specialize in chocolate, we&#8217;d like to discuss chocolate trends for 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some of these trends include, but aren&#8217;t limited to are:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Organic sugar:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Organic sugar is familiar, as many people consume it, especially in baking and drinking. But now we are starting to see it used when making chocolate. Organic sugar is lower in fat and doesn&#8217;t contain any artificial ingredients that sweeteners have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Low-sugar products:<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Products that are lower in sugar are popular for those making dietary changes by consuming low-fat and carb products. Low-sugar products allow consumers to enjoy a treat without spoiling their diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plant-based and dairy-free chocolates:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Plant-based diets have become popular for those who want to eat healthier while preserving animal welfare. That&#8217;s why chocolatiers are coming up with ways to create alternatives to milk chocolates for vegan chocolate lovers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dark chocolate:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With its added benefits, we are seeing more people consume it. Dark chocolate is known to lower blood pressure, improve brain function, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and much more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Transparency:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">When it comes to the cocoa bean trade, consumers want to know whether the workers collecting these beans are being treated fairly and equally. Consumers also want to know that the environment is protected during this process. That is why many companies talk about the importance of fair trade and advertise it on their products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These are just a few trends for 2023, and we will surely see more in the coming years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At Lazar&#8217;s, we will continue to provide our customers with our famous handmade chocolates with the quality they love and keep creating unique products for all celebrations. We have you covered whether it&#8217;s a religious holiday, birthday, shower, wedding, or more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Please keep your eyes open for what we have for Valentine&#8217;s Day and the following holidays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We hope you have a great 2023 and wish you all the best for this new year. Thank you again for supporting a family-run business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more information on our products, visit our website or call us at (516)829-5785. Contact Lazar&#8217;s today! We will answer any questions you may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy 2023 Lazar&#8217;s customers. We thank everyone for their support last year and look forward to a brand new year.\u00a0 Like always, a new year brings about different trends that everyone is eager to try, whether in fashion or fitness. And yes, there are even trends in foods. 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