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Trending Flavors in Functional Beverages

Consumers are increasingly drawn to the health benefits available through functional beverages. Although the “gut health” and “functional foods” phenomenon has impacted the all aspects of the menu — the beverage category holds the biggest opportunity for flavor innovation. This blends the beverage industry with vitamins and supplements, allowing nutrient dense ingredients such as kale […]

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Choosing the Right Flavors for Bottled Teas

Sweet iced tea was once relegated to the world of the Southern belle. However, bottled, cold teas have increased in popularity around the world, leading to a multi-million dollar industry that focuses on these seemingly simple products. However, flavorists already know that there is nothing simple about choosing flavors for bottled tea, whether it is […]

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Flavor Ingredients for Mexican Cuisine

There is a long history of interplay between the foods of Mexico and those of the United States. There are many different flavor ingredients that make up Mexican cuisine, whether it is traditional, Tex-Mex, or So-Cal style. Choosing flavor ingredients for these different styles largely depends on the dish that one is creating and the […]

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Light, Sweet, and Tropical: The Flavor of Mango

While the flavor of mango has been a popular favorite for years, it has seen some incredible increases in popularity over the past several years. That is largely because it is still recognizable enough to take away the “fear factor” of trying new fruits, but still offers a sweet, tropical twist to a number of […]

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Apricot Predicted to Be a Rising Flavor Trend

As every year comes to a close, industries look forward to see what the next big trends will be in the coming year – the flavor industry is no different. There are a number of different predictions already in place for the coming year, from the rise of regional flavors to the increasing prominence of […]

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Creating the World’s Sweetest Dessert Breads

Whether they serve as a breakfast option or a sweet after-meal treat, dessert breads are a favorite for many. Though there are a few staples, such as banana-nut bread and blueberry bread, there are also a lot of experimental varieties of dessert bread available. With so many options, a bakery or any other baked goods […]

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A Vast Variety of Bread Styles and Flavors

Bread has been a staple of the human diet for many thousands of years, and despite changing tastes and dietary concerns, it’s certain to remain a favorite for many years to come. Of course, no two types of bread are alike. Buyers can find any number of breads, whether they are shopping at a bakery […]

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Healthy and Delicious – Crafting Green Juices

Is there anybody who hasn’t heard of the green juice craze? Green juices, produced from ingredients such as kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, and herbs such as basil and mint, are the latest and greatest way for people to get their daily doses of healthy vitamins and nutrients. And there are more ways than ever to […]