Asian candies and sweet treats have come to the forefront and gained popularity even among those who have never been to the continent. As a major food trend in 2024, the popularity of Asian-inspired sweets is predicted to continue as a food trend through 2025. 2024 snack trends in food notably saw domestic viral treats like peelable mango and banana gummy candies
Hwachae, a sweet Korean fruit punch, and tanghulu, fresh fruit encased in a transparent sugar shell, has additionally forged a cultural bridge that shows no signs of slowing down.
Mochi donuts and desserts featuring flavors like matcha and yuzu showing up in restaurants and bakeries around the country, the coming year should be an era of sweet discovery.