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citrus, pine-like quality of Juniper
is ideal in beer and meat-based
savouries, while Liquorice is like a
warm hug in candies, cookies and
teas.
Trend 3: Herbal charm
Culinary herbs charm the senses
with their impactful scents and
clean, vibrant flavours. They add
naturalness and, from an aesthetic
perspective, their delicacy catches
the eye for pretty-as-a-picture
hors d’oeuvres, cheeses and
savoury snacks, soft drinks and
cocktails. Sensient’s carefully
curated range of herbs includes
Garden Mint, a fresh-picked leaf
that adds sophisticated sweetness
and minty mouthfeel; Coriander
Leaves, a light and citrusy
alternative to spicy coriander
seeds; hint-of-pepper Sage;
memory-enhancing Rosemary;
brewers’ favourite Hops; aromatic,
warming Oregano; and Thyme,
whose delicate minty, slightly
lemony aroma awakens the
Consumers get a real
thrill when they can
drum up excitement in
their network by being
the first to uncover a
new sensation and
shout about it instantly.
Indeed, striking flavour
profiles and ingredients
have the potential to
take on almost cult-like
status
senses. Lemongrass delivers an
enlightening, zestful experience
that adds a wonderful layer of
complexity, while soothing Aloe
Vera, renowned for its skin healing
and digestive aid properties, is the
ideal inclusion in all sorts of
beverages, from wellness drinks
and water to bartender staples,
where it adds healthy mystique.
Basil too is moving out of the
kitchen and into the mixologist’s
armoury of innovative ways of
enhancing the flavour and the
image of their creations. After all,
in Greek, the word ‘basil’
translates as ‘royal plant’.
Trend 4: Experience the exotic
While young consumers may crave
adventure and exploration, they
may not have the ability to travel
very far, and this makes food and
drink that can place exotic
destinations within their reach
extremely attractive. For
manufacturers, social media adds
an extra dimension here:
Consumers get a real thrill when
they can drum up excitement in
their network by being the first to
uncover a new sensation and shout
about it instantly. Indeed, striking
flavour profiles and ingredients
have the potential to take on
almost cult-like status.
Sensient’s Exotic Fruit Collection is
an extraordinary exploration of
tastes. Rambutan, a tropical native
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