With an increasing number of consumers aware of the links between sugar and fat consumption and heart disease, dessert aficionados have shifted their attention to healthier alternatives like frozen yogurt, which has seen an annual growth rate of 4.3% in recent years, per IBIS World.
Coconut water has emerged in the U.S., and with a 925% increase in coconut water beverage launches from 2005-2010, this activity is likely to continue, as consumers become increasingly familiar with its benefits and flavor.
Among the 7,000 islands stretching over 2,500 square miles, there are dozens of island countries in the Caribbean. Each has its unique style of cooking techniques, using many of the same ingredients found throughout the Caribbean.
The growing appetite here at home for diverse sweet and savory experiences has encouraged chefs to incorporate once-rare ingredients into dessert creations.
