BELOIT, WIS. — International flavors, spiciness, bold and unusual flavor combinations, and orange chocolate, were identified as emerging trends in Kerry’s 2024 global taste charts, “A World of Future Tastes.”
Such international cuisines as Filipino dishes have been some of the popular flavors emerging in the United States. In addition, Halo-Halo cocktails, ube burgers, and adobo chicken sandwiches are showing up on menus, Kerry said.
Consumers also are continuing to turn up the heat in dishes by adding spice to everyday foods, Kerry said. Spicy flavors are being added to cocktails, chocolate, honey and even sparkling waters. Spicy ingredients may include arbol peppers, gochugaru, and tajin seasonings.
Social media has younger consumers seeking bold and unusual flavor combinations and novelty. The flavors may range from sweet-savory pairings like bacon milkshakes, coffee infused with black garlic, and chocolate bars with wasabi, Kerry said.
Orange flavors are seeing an uptick among consumers in varietal and floral twists. Consumers also are seeking orange flavors due to its source of vitamin C, Kerry said.
The taste charts track flavor adoption and evolution around the world and provide a look at ingredients and trends that will affect innovation in the food and beverage industry, according to Kerry. The taste chart is a culmination of a year-long research project that includes a series of charts for 13 individual regional markets.
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2024
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Kerry sees consumers reaching for international, spicy cuisines – Food Business News
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