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Waterfall City Styles & Trends

2024

FOOD TRENDS

W hile trends are ever Here in South Africa, beverage flavours and beverages. This golden spice adds

such as mango, kiwi, peach, passion fruit,
more challenging to
an earthy, warm and slightly bitter taste
to recipes, perfectly complementing
predict in our fast-paced
pomegranate, grapefruit, black currant
world, food trends
contains impressive health benefits.
are more obvious, given the general and honeydew are trending, indicating a poultry, seafood and vegetables. It
resurgence of pride in local ingredients.
focus on affordable, healthy and Turmeric is the perfect choice for dishes
sustainable eating. What’s unknown The humble fig leaf is a surprising new that need a bit of extra colour. Its vibrant
is how the industry will respond to must-have ingredient for chefs. The yellow orange colour will brighten any
these consumer needs. Take speciality leaves are being used in everything from plate while adding fantastic flavour and
foods such as buckwheat and Lion’s ice cream to curry. The leaf can’t be eaten nutrition.
Mane mushrooms, for example: as raw, but its sweet, creamy, herbal flavour
research into their health benefits can be infused in oils, dairy, or syrups as PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLES
continues to yield positive results, these a cocktail ingredient. Given the versatility ARE STILL ON THE RISE
foods could increase in popularity. and abundance of the fig leaf, we are Plant-based living continues to gain
sure to be seeing more of it in 2024. momentum, driven by health and
WHAT FOODS ARE environmental concerns. Restaurants are
TRENDING THIS YEAR? Saffron is a spice that is enjoyed and expected to expand their plant-based
This is a year of more alternatives for appreciated across the globe, captivating offerings, catering to an ever-growing
consumers. We’re talking almond milk, hearts and palates with its deep red segment of diners embracing a meat-
vegetarian fried chicken, potato milk, colour and complex flavour. Originating free lifestyle. The emphasis is not only
fusion flavours and plant-based meat as from the delicate stigma (centre) of the on salads but also on inventive and
examples. There is also a focus on global saffron crocus flower, it transforms the flavourful veggie-forward dishes that
dishes, even more bold flavours and ordinary into the extraordinary, infusing appeal to a diverse audience. Plant-
urban produce. dishes with a subtle, earthy sweetness based fish and seafood replacements
and floral notes that dance on the palate. are predicted to be seen on supermarket
WHAT IS THE SPICY TREND shelves.
IN 2024? Turmeric, known for its powerful
Fermented flavours like doubanjiang anti-inflammatory and antioxidant
or fermented chillies are beginning to properties, will shine in savoury dishes
trend in 2024.

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?
Sweet and spicy flavour combinations
are trending in 2024, with spicy
chocolate and spicy honey being prime
examples. More sophisticated
flavours, including lavender and
chamomile and exotic fruits
like prickly pear, are also
entering the market.

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