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CNBC
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Why American retailers Walmart, Trader Joe's and Shake Shack are getting in on the Dubai Chocolate trend
Dubai Chocolate has become a global sensation since going viral in late 2023. The 'fad' has become an 18 month trend that's being adopted by major companies like Walmart, Costco, Shake Shack, Crumbl and Trader Joe's. But what makes Dubai Chocolate different from other viral foods, and for how long may the hype continue? Watch the video to learn more about why everyone is betting on the pistachio and chocolate combination taking over the world.
Glasgow Times
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread and it was a treat
Officially called Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream, this follows on from the supermarket launching their own version of the TikTok-famous bar earlier in the year. You may have seen the original confection on the social media platform in the past year or so, as it went viral with many people trying it. Created by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in 2021, it combines pistachio nuts and milk chocolate alongside some Middle Eastern flavours. Lidl released a £3.99 version of this with the J.D. Gross Dubai-Style Chocolate bar on their TikTok shop on March 20. A limited stock of 6,000 bars was sold out within an hour, with around 72 bars being purchased per minute, according to the supermarket. Due to its popularity, Lidl made the bars available to buy in its stores at the end of the same month. Now it has launched a 190g jar of Dubai Chocolate spread, which can be purchased for £3.99. I was interested in seeing how this spread would stack up to the bar, so I tested it out. I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread Back in March, I compared the regular Lidl Dubai Chocolate bar from the supermarket with a more expensive £15 one and wasn't exactly impressed with either of them. Therefore, my expectations were perhaps somewhat lowered for the spread, where I was merely hoping it would rise above being a bit boring. The Lidl Dubai Chocolate spread comes in a 190g jar (Image: Newsquest) Lidl's Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream combines Kadayif pastry and chocolate to create a thick, crunchy spread. While you could use the spread on anything of your choosing, I just went for the classic option of putting it on a piece of toast. The spread didn't look the most appetising (Image: Newsquest) The thickness of the spread didn't hinder my ability to cover the surface of the toast, but it didn't look like the most appetising thing to eat either. The benefit of the bar is that the green sludgy mixture is encased in some milk chocolate. Lidl's Dubai Chocolate spread ended up being quite tasty (Image: Newsquest) You don't get that here, with my mum saying it looked like I had put fish paste on a bit of toast. However, to my surprise, the actual taste was genuinely quite good. Recommended reading: It was fairly sweet, and the crunchy parts of it complemented the toast really well. As mentioned previously, I wasn't too enamoured with Lidl's version of the chocolate bar, so the spread outdoes it in almost every way. If you're a fan of the bar anyway, I can imagine you'll like this, but if you weren't quite onboard, this may persuade you.
South Wales Guardian
a day ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Swizzels to launch 2 new Squashies flavours this summer
The sweet maker often treats its customers to new flavours of Squashies and this time, they can get excited for Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars. Squashies Tropical is a combination of parrot, pineapple and watermelon shapes in mango and passionfruit, pineapple and watermelon flavours. The Sour Shooting Stars are sour flavour combinations of pink lemonade, starfruit and peach and cola lime in shooting star shapes. Two new flavours of Squashies are coming to supermarket shelves (Image: Swizzels) The two new packets of sweets will land at major retailers and convenience stores from Sunday, June 1. Both of the new products will be available to buy for £1.15 each. Clare Lynch, senior brand manager, said: 'This really is breaking news as we introduce new shapes and flavour combinations to our iconic Squashies range with the addition of Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars. 'Sour and tropical flavours are trending this year, and we're excited to bring Squashies fans new shapes in these popular flavours that add an extra element of fun and are sure to make an impact. Recommended reading: 'Beloved' Toblerone chocolate bar discontinued after 'difficult decision' I ate all that Greggs had to offer and here's how they ranked from worst to best Lidl launches new Dubai Chocolate spread 'to satisfy every sweet tooth' 'We hope these exciting, on-trend new treats will help people to see the Squashies side of life this summer!' If you're keen to get your hands on the new Squashies flavours, free samples will be handed out in Manchester on Thursday, June 5. Sampling will also be taking place across other events and cities throughout the summer with details shared on the Squashies social channels.
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Swizzels to launch 2 new Squashies flavours this summer
The sweet maker often treats its customers to new flavours of Squashies and this time, they can get excited for Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars. Squashies Tropical is a combination of parrot, pineapple and watermelon shapes in mango and passionfruit, pineapple and watermelon flavours. The Sour Shooting Stars are sour flavour combinations of pink lemonade, starfruit and peach and cola lime in shooting star shapes. Two new flavours of Squashies are coming to supermarket shelves (Image: Swizzels) The two new packets of sweets will land at major retailers and convenience stores from Sunday, June 1. Both of the new products will be available to buy for £1.15 each. Clare Lynch, senior brand manager, said: 'This really is breaking news as we introduce new shapes and flavour combinations to our iconic Squashies range with the addition of Squashies Tropical and Squashies Sour Shooting Stars. 'Sour and tropical flavours are trending this year, and we're excited to bring Squashies fans new shapes in these popular flavours that add an extra element of fun and are sure to make an impact. Recommended reading: 'Beloved' Toblerone chocolate bar discontinued after 'difficult decision' I ate all that Greggs had to offer and here's how they ranked from worst to best Lidl launches new Dubai Chocolate spread 'to satisfy every sweet tooth' 'We hope these exciting, on-trend new treats will help people to see the Squashies side of life this summer!' If you're keen to get your hands on the new Squashies flavours, free samples will be handed out in Manchester on Thursday, June 5. Sampling will also be taking place across other events and cities throughout the summer with details shared on the Squashies social channels.
Western Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread and it was a treat
Officially called Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream, this follows on from the supermarket launching their own version of the TikTok-famous bar earlier in the year. You may have seen the original confection on the social media platform in the past year or so, as it went viral with many people trying it. Created by Sarah Hamouda of FIX Dessert Chocolatier in 2021, it combines pistachio nuts and milk chocolate alongside some Middle Eastern flavours. Lidl released a £3.99 version of this with the J.D. Gross Dubai-Style Chocolate bar on their TikTok shop on March 20. A limited stock of 6,000 bars was sold out within an hour, with around 72 bars being purchased per minute, according to the supermarket. Due to its popularity, Lidl made the bars available to buy in its stores at the end of the same month. Now it has launched a 190g jar of Dubai Chocolate spread, which can be purchased for £3.99. I was interested in seeing how this spread would stack up to the bar, so I tested it out. I tested Lidl's new Dubai Chocolate spread Back in March, I compared the regular Lidl Dubai Chocolate bar from the supermarket with a more expensive £15 one and wasn't exactly impressed with either of them. Therefore, my expectations were perhaps somewhat lowered for the spread, where I was merely hoping it would rise above being a bit boring. The Lidl Dubai Chocolate spread comes in a 190g jar (Image: Newsquest) Lidl's Della Sante Dubai-Style Chocolate Cream combines Kadayif pastry and chocolate to create a thick, crunchy spread. While you could use the spread on anything of your choosing, I just went for the classic option of putting it on a piece of toast. The spread didn't look the most appetising (Image: Newsquest) The thickness of the spread didn't hinder my ability to cover the surface of the toast, but it didn't look like the most appetising thing to eat either. The benefit of the bar is that the green sludgy mixture is encased in some milk chocolate. Lidl's Dubai Chocolate spread ended up being quite tasty (Image: Newsquest) You don't get that here, with my mum saying it looked like I had put fish paste on a bit of toast. However, to my surprise, the actual taste was genuinely quite good. Recommended reading: It was fairly sweet, and the crunchy parts of it complemented the toast really well. As mentioned previously, I wasn't too enamoured with Lidl's version of the chocolate bar, so the spread outdoes it in almost every way. If you're a fan of the bar anyway, I can imagine you'll like this, but if you weren't quite onboard, this may persuade you.
