By Evangeline MacLeod*THE worldwide social media frenzy for the decadent pistachio-based “Dubai chocolate” has caused the price of pistachios to skyrocket, making it difficult for businesses closer to home.Dubai chocolate is a chunky chocolate bar filled with a bright pistachio cream, tahini and flaky and crunchy kataifi (thinly torn phyllo pastry). The result is a decadent chocolate bar that has caught the attention of those that court attention.Fuelled by TikTok “influencers”, demand has surged, not only for the chocolate bar, but also for other pistachio-based items with ice creams, spreads, chocolates, coffees and even protein powders landing on supermarket shelves.…
Tuesday, October 28
