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Heirloom recipes to inspire flavour innovation in 2023

February 1, 2023 by Asia Food Journal

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Courtesy of Kerry

  • Kerry’s Global Taste and Nutrition Charts for 2023 profiles the upcoming and emerging flavours for the coming year, as well as top mainstream and key tastes.
  • Flavours that are up-and-coming and emerging are underpinned by inspiration from global cuisines and heirloom recipes, while consumers remain motivated by authenticity, comfort, and a desire to meet sustainability and nutrition goals.

Wednesday 1 Feb, 2023: Kerry, a global leader in taste and nutrition, is predicting that flavours inspired by heirloom recipes across generations of tradition globally, will drive food and beverage innovation in 2023. These insights are contained in the company’s annual Taste and Nutrition Charts, providing an in-depth analysis of flavours, ingredients and nutrition trends shaping innovation in the coming year.

Taste remains the top driver when it comes to food and beverage choices, and in the coming year, consumers will be motivated by simplicity, sustainability and meeting their nutrition goals. Nonetheless, there will be a rise in unconventional flavour pairings such as Sriracha Ginger Citrusade. The spiciness of ginger and chilli heat adds different dimensions to the flavour. Across the Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we see a strong interest in provenance, functional ingredients and flavours that tell a story.

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Top insights for flavour innovation in 2023

  • There will be a resurgence in age-old cooking practices and heirloom recipes as consumers place more importance on tradition and provenance. Ingredients such as nutmeg, ashwagandha, Indian gooseberry and ancient grains are finding a new home across snack and beverage applications.
  • Indulgence will take on a new meaning, with younger consumers, in particular, seeking mashups of familiar food and drinks that they grew up consuming combined with emerging new flavour tonalities. This trend is augmented by the influence of social media channels such as TikTok and Instagram.
  • There will be a hunger for unconventional combinations of traditional ingredients and emerging taste profiles from other regions, such as black sesame-crusted meats, sriracha-spiced cocktails, green tahini, saffron and curry aioli, and a thirst for healthier beverages with functional ingredients such as ashwagandha.
  • In addition, consumers will be seeking value in 2023 as inflation hits home, but they will still gravitate towards products that allow permissible indulgence, still seeking simple flavours like cheddar cheese,  caramel, and fudge across nostalgic favourites like cookies and salty snacks.

Harsch Koshti, regional Taste expert for Kerry Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, said: “More and more consumers are moving towards functionality and simplicity. This includes flavours that convey a halo of health, be it added functional ingredients or flavours that imply improved wellness. Health continues to be important, as seen in the rise of healthier snacking options, with less sodium and more protein-based launches. Even the Bakery segment is witnessing offerings with reduced sugar claims across key markets.”

Commenting on these taste trends, Soumya Nair, Global Consumer Research and Insights Director at Kerry said: “Flavours have a powerful way to convey a story – particularly when it comes to consumer trends and preferences. This year we will witness the resurgence of time-honoured traditions and heirloom recipes as consumers crave traditional tastes with new and emerging flavours. Comfort still reigns supreme – with peppermint, hazelnut, chocolate, cheese, chilli still dominating tastebuds.  Whether a nostalgic treat, a comfort dish, or a healthy alternative consumers expect a greater variety of tastes in 2023.”

“Through our in-depth research and insights from our teams across the globe, we are seeing how trends are travelling the world – with Asian flavours such as Cardamom, Japanese Miso, Gooseberry and Hawthorn, reaching Europe and North America, while popular dishes in Europe such as Moroccan Tahini and Italian Bolognaise inspiring innovation in Asia Pacific. Consumers are travelling the world through taste and we expect that interest and desire in authenticity to continue.”

About the Taste Charts

The 2023 Kerry Taste and Nutrition Charts are your guide to delivering delicious food and beverages people can feel good about. Our insights come from tracking menu trends, new food and drink launches, ingredient labels, social media chatter, chef-inspired recipes across the globe. With the support of our insights and research teams, marketers, chefs, baristas, nutritionists and our insights tool, Trendspotter, Kerry is able to make well-founded predictions about future flavour and ingredient preferences. The charts are categorized under the following areas:

Taste Charts:

  • Sweet
  • Salty snacks
  • Savoury
  • Beverages – Hot and dairy-based
  • Beverages – Cold and water-based
  • Nutrition and Claims Chart
  • Ingredient Charts

About Kerry

Kerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. We innovate with our customers to create great-tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring a better impact on the planet. Our leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable us to solve our customers’ complex challenges with differentiated solutions. At Kerry, we are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition, and will reach over 2 billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030. For more information, visit www.kerrygroup.com.

Other Topics: consumer preferences, heirloom recipes, Ingredients, Market Trends, Taste and Nutrition, Taste and Nutrition Charts 2023, Traditional recipes

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