Comax unveils flavor trend predictions for 2014, from sriracha chocolate to pineapple cucumber
New York-based firm Comax Flavors has unveiled four key flavor trends it predicts could gain traction in 2014.
Fresh focused flavors are designed to make consumers feel good about their food choices and add a healthy halo to snack foods, beverages, juices, bars and dips.
• Coconut lime
• Lemon garlic pepper
• Carrot watermelon
• Pineapple cucumber
Sultry sweet flavors combine two or more sweet and/or savory flavors.
• Cola cappuccino nut
• Marshmallow macadamia crunch
• Ginger sesame caramel
• Maple bourbon banana
Some like it hot flavors offer heat with a brisk sweet note and will show up in savory chips, sweets, confections, dips, sauces, beers and beverages.
- Sriracha chocolate
- Black pepper caramel
- Honey wasabi
- Habanero maple
Reasons to cheer flavors reflect the popularity of creative mixologists.
- Shiraz Truffle
- Beaujolais Citrus Punch
- Mojito Macaroon
- Boozy Mint Cookie
