"Because, since its creation in the UAE in 2022, apparently to satisfy chocolatier Sarah Hamouda's pregnancy cravings for pistachio and pastry, this bar has taken over the world. Though food (among those with the luxury of choice, at least) has never been immune to the absurdities of fashion, the internet has supercharged and globalised the process, so much so that pistachios, which back in January were dubbed the new pumpkin spice by this very newspaper, are now everywhere, from Starbucks lattes to Aldi mince pies."
"The thing is, however, that whatever your thoughts on green, sugary, coffee-adjacent beverages, Hamouda's Dubai chocolate developed for Fix Dessert Chocolatier has triumphed, because it really does taste as good as it looks: crunchy pastry, sweet chocolate and rich, slightly savoury nut butter are an incredibly satisfying combination, so a big bar of it is guaranteed to impress under the Christmas tree."
"The pistachios This is the key flavouring and, probably more importantly as far as the internet is concerned, colouring. The price of pistachios has surged since Dubai chocolate went viral, with the Financial Times reporting in April that global kernel prices had risen by a third as demand for viral cream-filled bars strains supplies. Given they weren't cheap to start with, this isn't an ideal choice of gift if you're making presents for reasons of economy;"
A green-tinged pistachio-and-pastry chocolate bar originated in Dubai in 2022, created by chocolatier Sarah Hamouda. Internet-driven trend propagation turned pistachios into a widespread flavour and colour, appearing in coffees, mince pies and retail bars. The bar pairs crunchy pastry, sweet chocolate and rich, slightly savoury pistachio butter for a highly appealing flavour and appearance. Viral popularity has strained supplies and pushed global kernel prices up by roughly a third. Some makers use dark chocolate versions, but many use cream-filled white or milk chocolate. The bar is festive and giftable but can be costly and attracts pets, so wrap securely.
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