The food industry should watch for emerging flavors like peppers, egg yolk and more.
McCormick & Co., Inc., Hunt Valley, Md., released its McCormick Flavor Forecast 2017, which predicts emerging flavors for food processors, restaurants and more.
“This year, the Flavor Forecast identifies cutting-edge flavors that help chefs, tastemakers and home cooks refresh their menus,” says Kevan Vetter, executive chef. “Discover a new all-purpose seasoning – Baharat. It’s a fragrant, Eastern Mediterranean blend of spices such as cumin, cardamom, black pepper, nutmeg and more. Sprinkle over warm, seasonal soups, stir into tomato-based sauces or add to your favorite chicken dish.”
Here are the five flavor trends for 2017:
Rise and shine to global tastes. Breakfast options with big, global flavors are being sought after by a generation of flavor adventurists not content with the same boring bowl. Try warm, sweet congee or a Middle Eastern-inspired breakfast hash topped with a spicy skhug sauce.