Instantly recognisable by its vibrant green filling, TikTokers flooded the platform with enthusiastic taste tests of the bar, which is sold exclusively in the UAE. Many also began rating dupes and attempting homemade recreations. The traditional recipe features milk chocolate, the shredded pastry known as kataifi, and a pistachio cream filling.

The rave Dubai chocolate trends has sent the confectionery industry and consumers into a spin as they try to cash in on and get a taste of the latest chocolate trend

The immense popularity of Dubai chocolate, spurred on by TikTok, has sparked a global pistachio shortage, which has sent prices of the nut soaring. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.