Acerola fruit is available at iTi Tropicals.

Acerola fruit is available at iTi Tropicals.

NJ — LAWRENCEVILLE Acerola fruit has been used to create a puree and concentrate by iTi Tropicals. Acerola fruit, sometimes called West Indian or Barbados cherries, is a good source of vitamin C.

According to the manufacturer, acerola may lower pH and substitute extra ascorbic or citric acid. It might also add a tangy flavor and increase shelf life. Applications for acerola puree and concentrate include sorbets, frozen novelties, fruit leathers, candies, fruit snacks, smoothies, jellies, health shots, sauces, marinades, and dressings.

According to Kerry, consumers are also continuing to up the ante in dishes by adding spice to regular items. Cocktails, chocolate, honey, and even sparkling waters are being flavored with spicy ingredients. Gochugaru, tajin spices, and arbol peppers are examples of spicy ingredients.

Younger customers are drawn to innovation and daring taste combinations on social media. According to Kerry, the flavors might include savory and sweet combinations like bacon milkshakes, black garlic coffee, and wasabi-infused chocolate bars.

There is a growing trend among consumers for orange flavors with floral and varietal variations. Due of oranges’ high vitamin C content, consumers are especially drawn to their flavors, according to Kerry.

According to Kerry, the taste charts show how flavors are adopted and changed globally and offer insight into ingredients and trends that will influence innovation in the food and beverage sector. The year-long study endeavor that yielded a number of charts for thirteen different regional marketplaces culminated in the creation of the taste chart.

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According to Soumya Nair, director of global consumer research and insights at Kerry, “global exchange and dissemination of tastes and flavors through social media and travel is still in its infancy, and globalization in food, beverage, and cuisine development make this a truly exciting time to be in the industry.” While swiftly evolving times might pose significant obstacles, they also offer a unique chance for brands to capitalize on a trend that is just getting started. Kerry is using technologies like natural language processing, artificial intelligence (AI), social media, and conventional consumer observation tools to stay ahead of the adoption curve and to assist customers in navigating the emerging taste environment for products being developed in 2024. We are witnessing many unique flavor intersections in foods and beverages.