Scotch Bonnet | Fried Dough | Mamey | Balsamic

Indulgent sweet profiles to vibrant fruity varieties, bold spicy twists and savory additions, we’re highlighting four growing flavors in the food and beverage space today to help inspire your brand. Read on for flavor and culinary insights on Scotch Bonnet, Fried Dough, Mamey, and Balsamic!

Scotch Bonnet

A red or orange colored hot pepper grown in hot, humid climates, the scotch bonnet can be found in West Africa and the Caribbean. The pepper is a staple in Jamaican cuisine, serving as the key ingredient in Jamaican jerk and the island’s hot sauce. With a heat level on par to a habanero (100,000-350,000 Scoville units), it is very hot; however, it also has sweet, fruity notes. Scotch bonnet flavored innovations check the box on transporting tastebuds to the Tropics while also delivering heat.

+22% U.S.  and +55% CAD Predicted 4-year growth on menus. | Datassential

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Fried Dough

Today there are an estimated 2,000 fairs and carnivals held across the U.S. each year bringing in over 500 million visitors*. And for many of these millions of fairgoers, the food is the sole purpose for their visit, especially deep[1]fried creations. Funnel cake and fried dough are the original fried fair fan favorites, serving as a sweet brown base for decadent toppings like powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, and sticky sweet fruits. With a fried dough flavor, you can deliver the tastes of the fair to those that can’t always be there, and even replicate some of those crazy[1]deep-fried concoction!

* International Association of Fairs & Expositions; Cast & Crew

+25% U.S. and +87% CAD 4-year growth of fried dough on menus. | Datassential

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Mamey

Mamey, also known as sapote, is an exotic Tropical fruit you may not have heard of. Indigenous to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, the fruit is popular in Latin American cuisines. With a sweet, pumpkin-like flavor and soft, fleshy texture, mamey is often used in smoothies, ice cream and other treats. Due to increased cultivation and exposure through consumer travels, mamey may just start getting the recognition it deserves. Fortunately, we have mamey available in flavor format, perfect for your next island-vibe inspired innovation.

+14% predicted 4-year growth on U.S. menus. | Datassential

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Balsamic

A staple in Italian cuisine, balsamic vinegar is used for enhancing salads, drizzling on finished veggies and pasta, marinating meats and more. Chefs and adventurous cooks have been known to also incorporate balsamic into desserts and fruit dishes. A vinegar made with concentrated grapes, it offers a balance of acidity and natural sweetness with woody notes. Its versatility allows it to pair perfectly with a variety of flavors from sweet to savory.

+25% projected growth of balsamic glaze on U.S. menus ’24-’28. | Datassential

+13% year-over-year growth of balsamic glaze searches on U.S. ecommerce search engine.

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