Floral flavors are blooming and making their way into a variety of food and beverages. According to Technavio, the global floral flavors market is expected to grow at a CAGR of almost 10% during the period 2018-2022.
They say good things come in threes. That certainly fits some of latest findings from Mintel Menu Insights, which finds some of the top restaurant beverage trends involve cold coffee drinks, floral flavors and mocktails.
Edible flowers are incredibly diverse in flavor and fragrance, allowing formulators plenty of leeway to experiment and innovate with the pretty, delicate ingredients.
As manufacturers increasingly revamp their sodas to have healthier images through reduced calories, no additives/preservatives and all-natural claims, there has also been a slight uptick in carbonated soft drink formulations that incorporate herbs and botanicals