The top claims in global sauces and dressings include reduced-calorie, natural and non-allergen, while mustard, garlic and Caesar ranked as the top-three flavors.
From signature seafood stews to traditional rice dishes, Spanish cuisine has numerous geographic influences. It is also the basis for much of the worldís culinary fare.
Burke Corporation, maker of fully-cooked meat products, has announced the launch of its new, fully cooked Buffalo-Style Chicken Breast Strips under its MagniFoodsÆ brand.
Per an article in the Journal of Food Science, University of Arkansas researchers found 59% of survey respondents at least occasionally purchased organic chicken.
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.
Manufacturers must be savvy about what flavor ingredients can be used in which countries. Good flavor also is important in fried foods, but acrylamide can be an issue. Both subjects were topics at Prepared Foods' 2009 R&D Applications Seminar-East.
Since flavor can easily be imparted through sauces, condiments and dips, chefs are using bolder, spicier and more ethnic-inspired ingredients to amp up the foodservice flavor scene.
Restaurant operators, hit hard by the recession, scramble to find offerings that incorporate new ingredients and presentations, an acceptable price point and previously underserved dayparts--all while trying to guess what the next hot trend will be.