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INTERIOR DÉCOR Styles and Trends

FOOD TRENDS

hile trends are ever more The preference for local ingredients is Turmeric, known for its powerful anti-
challenging to predict strong in ANZ (Australia and New Zealand); inflammatory and antioxidant properties,
in our fast-paced world, beverage flavours such as mango, kiwi, will shine in savoury dishes and beverages.
Wwe can be sure that this peach, passion fruits, pomegranate, This golden spice adds an earthy, warm
year promises to focus on affordable, grapefruit, black currant and honeydew are and slightly bitter taste to recipes, perfectly
healthy and sustainable eating. It will trending, indicating a resurgence of pride complementing poultry, seafood and
be interesting to see how the industry in local ingredients. vegetables. It contains impressive health
responds to these consumer suggestions. benefits. Turmeric is the perfect choice for
Speciality ingredients such as Lion’s Mane
mushrooms and buckwheat are perfect The humble fig leaf is a surprising new dishes that need a bit of extra colour. Its
examples of foods that may be in high must-have ingredient for chefs. The leaves vibrant yellow-orange colour will brighten
demand as research into their benefits to are being used in everything from ice any plate while adding fantastic flavour and
physical and mental well-being becomes cream to curry. The leaf can’t be eaten raw, nutrition.
popularised. but its sweet, creamy, herbal flavour can
be infused into oils, dairy, or syrups as a Plant-based lifestyles are still on the rise
What foods are trending this year? cocktail ingredient. Given the versatility Plant-based living continues to gain
2024 is a year of alternatives, including and abundance of the fig leaf, we are sure momentum, driven by health and
almond milk, vegetarian fried chicken, to be seeing more of the fig leaf in 2024. environmental concerns. Restaurants are
potato milk, fusion flavours and plant- expected to expand their plant-based
based meat, to name a few. There is also Saffron is a spice that is long appreciated offerings, catering to an ever-growing
a focus on global dishes, even more bold across the globe, captivating hearts and segment of diners embracing a meat-free
flavours and urban produce. palates with its deep-red colour and lifestyle. The emphasis is not only on salads
complex flavour. Originating from the but on inventive and flavourful veggie-
What is the spicy trend in 2024? delicate stigma (centre) of the saffron forward dishes that appeal to a diverse
Fermented flavours like doubanjiang or crocus flower, it transforms the ordinary audience. Plant-based fish and seafood
fermented chillies are beginning to trend into the extraordinary, infusing dishes with replacements are predicted to be seen on
in 2024. a subtle, earthy sweetness and floral notes supermarket shelves.
that dance on the palate.
Adaption: Dried peppers and dried pepper
flakes such as guajillo. Aleppo and anchos
are currently trending.

Proliferation: Explore sweet and savoury
options, especially with tropical fruits.

What are the trending flavours in 2024?
Flavour and trend changes have also
seen sweet and spicy flavour
combinations trending in 2024,
with spicy chocolate and spicy
honey as prime examples. More
sophisticated flavours, including
lavender and chamomile and exotic
fruits like prickly pear, are also
entering the market.

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