Spicy is In!
“Bolder flavors are selling, according to experts at the National Restaurant Show, which concludes Tuesday at McCormick Place in Chicago.” Full Story
Some of the biggest food and beverage companies (Coca Cola, McDonalds, Tyson Foods, Sara Lee) are “spicing up” their product lines with new offerings that borrow from ethnic foods and flavors.
If you’d like to add some “spice” to your gift baskets, check out Wasabi Green Peas at Apex Gift Foods. These crunchy treats will be loved by anyone who appreciates a “zing” in their snack foods!
In case you’re not familar with wasabi, it is also known as japanese horseradish. This piquant spice is derived from the root of a plant that grows along stream beds in Japan. The “heat” is more akin to that of a hot mustard rather than a chili pepper.
According to the report from the restaurant show, “while spicy is the in flavor right now, many say teriyaki may be the next big flavor. And, lavender and orange-lemon are developing a following”. Keep your eye out for these new gourmet foods trends in the near future.
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