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2011 Flavour trend predictions
S
ensient Flavors’ 2011 flavour trend predictions list was developed using the company’s proprietary trend framework that filters trends from the broad, macro level down to the flavours themselves. The list encompasses flavours inspired from multiple macro trends including health & wellness, sensory and personalisation.
Cherimoya
Native to Ecuador, Colombia and Peru, the cherimoya has a tropical fruit flavour with slight cream and green notes.
“Sensient’s flavour trend predictions offer food and beverage manufacturers opportunities for innovation with up-and-coming flavours that consumers will be clamouring for in the months and years ahead, ensuring that manufacturers stay ahead of the curve,” said Emil Shemer, Director of Food Solutions at Sensient Flavors.
Grains of paradise
Sensient Flavors 2011 flavour trend predictions include:
Native to Africa, these dried seeds offer a complex flavour profile with earthy, woody, citrus, herb and heat nuances.
Aguaje
Widely grown and consumed in Peru, aguaje is a highly nutritious fruit with a bright orange flesh and a sweet taste that has been compared to a carrot.
Hibiscus
Popular in South America and the Caribbean, hibiscus offers a tart, tangy berry flavour.
Berbere
Pandan
An Ethiopian spice mixture, berbere is a blend of cayenne pepper, allspice, cardamom, cloves, fenugreek, ginger, black pepper, and salt.
Grown in the tropical areas of Asia, pandan offers a uniquely sweet flavour and aroma.
Borojo
Grown in Colombia and Ecuador and thought to boost energy, borojo has a pleasantly sweet and sour taste.
Ceylon cinnamon
Used widely in England and Mexico, Ceylon cinnamon has a complex flavour with a citrus overtone and is less sweet than cassia cinnamon.
Yacon
Native to Peru, the yacon is a vegetable that has a distinctly unique flavour that is fruity and earthy and is compared most commonly with an apple.
Yumberry
Officially known as the Yang Mei and native to China, the yumberry has a pleasantly tart and sweet flavour profile.
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