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Al Bawaba
20-04-2025
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Dubai chocolate trend causes global pistachio shortage
Published April 20th, 2025 - 09:47 GMT ALBAWABA – Dubai chocolate, the chocolate bar filled with kadayif and pistachio, went viral and has been a global trend for almost more than a year now. This craze has recently contributed to a significant global pistachio shortage, as people continue to join the trend by recreating the treat on TikTok, the popular platform for sharing short-form videos. Also Read "Beirut Chocolate Bar," Lebanon's answer to viral Dubai chocolate Dubai chocolate trend Notably, the first video of the Dubai chocolate trend went live toward the end of 2023. Since then, it has recorded over 120 million views. As more people joined the viral trend on TikTok, the social media platform, a significant global pistachio shortage has begun to take shape. It is worth noting that pistachio kernels are primarily grown in Iran and the United States (US). As a result of the shortage, global pistachio prices have increased significantly — rising from around $7.65 to $10.30 per pound. Global pistachio prices have increased significantly — rising from around $7.65 to $10.30 per pound. (Shutterstock) Other factors contributing to the global pistachio shortage and price increase include last year's poor harvest in the United States (US) and the fact that Iran exported nearly 40% of its crop to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Additionally, major chocolate brands, including Läderach and Lindt, began creating their own pistachio chocolate bars to meet the demand driven by the global viral trend, further increasing the demand for pistachio kernels. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Bawaba
01-04-2025
- Al Bawaba
Algerian police arrest gang luring victims using 'Dubai chocolate'
Published April 1st, 2025 - 08:00 GMT ALBAWABA - Algerian authorities announced arresting a member of a criminal gang specializing in theft and assault of citizens. The gang lured its victims through social media under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at cheap prices. Also Read "Beirut Chocolate Bar," Lebanon's answer to viral Dubai chocolate According to the local newspaper "An-Nahar," the gang employs a fraudulent tactic that lures victims to the Baraki district of the capital after dark, under the pretext of selling "Dubai chocolate" at attractive, low prices, using the high demand for the delicious chocolate in the country. Dubai chocolate. (Shutterstock) Once the victims arrive, the masked gang members, armed with swords and knives, attack them and steal their money under threat of assault. In detail, the Harrach Misdemeanor Court said the defendant appeared to be a member of an armed gang that carried out a series of attacks and robberies targeting victims, most of whom were merchants from the state of Setif. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Al Bawaba
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
"Beirut Chocolate Bar," Lebanon's answer to viral Dubai chocolate
ALBAWABA - Philip Khoury, a Lebanese pastry chef at Harrods recently took the internet by storm after announcing Lebanon's "Beirut Chocolate Bar," a new viral trend to rival the Dubai chocolate bar. According to Khoury, the chocolate bar in question varies in several ways from the Dubai chocolate as it includes a vintage Lebanese postage stamp and a London postmark. Additionally, instead of having pistachio and roasted Vermicelli as filling, the "Beirut Chocolate Bar" contains orange blossom caramel, twice-baked baklawa, cashew crème, and almond milk chocolate. Vegans will be delighted to know that the chocolate is 100 percent plant-based as well, as mentioned by Khoury. The Lebanese pastry chef wrote on Instagram, "This bar wasn't just about chocolate—it was about nostalgia, resilience, and giving back." He stated further, "I made it especially for the Douk Fundraising for Lebanon Market this past weekend at @comptoirlibanais, because sometimes, the smallest things—like a bite of something familiar—can bring comfort, connection, and hope." The fundraising was part of helping the Lebanese youth after the country witnessed several political and economic challenges. (Shutterstock) Dubai's chocolate bar has gone viral garnering millions of views across the globe due to its unique and crunchy taste by mixing pistachio sauce and roasted vermicelli together. The chocolate's popularity picked up due to several individuals taking to social media platforms including TikTok and sharing their taste test experiences. It didn't take long for pastry chefs and other brands to jump on the viral bandwagon and release different renditions of the famous sweet by adding their twist to it.
Al Bawaba
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Al Bawaba
Get your taste buds ready for Beirut's new chocolate
ALBAWABA – After the viral success of Dubai chocolate, get your taste buds ready for Beirut's new chocolate. This innovative Middle Eastern treat is now competing with Dubai's chocolate. Beirut Chocolate Bar Beirut Chocolate Bar is the new trend! The new innovative middle-eastern chocolate bar is competing with Dubai viral chocolate bar. Beirut Chocolate Bar was designed and created by Philip Khoury, an Australian pastry chef who specializes in plant-based desserts. The bar is made of Esmeraldas almond milk, orange blossom caramel, and layered with cashew cream baklava. 'I designed this chocolate bar with a vintage Lebanese postage stamp and even included a London postmark—like a sweet connection between past and present, home and away. I created my own version, infused with flavors that feel deeply personal: orange blossom caramel, twice-baked baklawa, cashew crème, and the incredible Esmeraldas 50% almond milk chocolate,' Khoury posted on Instagram platform. Notably, the new Beirut Chocolate Bar is 100% plant based and is widely competing now with the famous viral Dubai Chocolate. The creator, Philip Khoury, is an award-winning chef and the former Head of Pastry at Harrod's in London. He is the author of A New Way to Bake, an award-winning book on plant-based baking.
