As a global leader in flavour, with a family of brands in 100 countries, McCormick has been at the forefront of identifying emerging culinary trends with its signature Flavour Forecast and since 2000, this annual report has played a distinctive role in shaping the future of flavour.
New for 2012, the Flavour Forecast identified a number of global themes and revealed a surprising finding; that food lovers around the world have more in common than ever imagined.
One of the themes that emerged as common across the globe is that of ‘Flavourful Swaps’. By making simple changes to a recipe using ingredients with vibrant flavours chefs can offer dishes with lower salt or fat content, without any reduction in taste.
RED TEA WITH CINNAMON & PLUM
BETTER-FOR-YOU BEVERAGE MEETS FRUIT AND SPICE. Known as rooibos in its native South Africa, caffeine-free red tea has a nutty taste and deep auburn colour. Having conquered the healthy drinks realm, red tea is emerging as a flavour in a wide range of dishes, both savoury and sweet. Juicy plums and warm cinnamon round out this aromatic, antioxidant-powered trio.
GRAPEFRUIT WITH RED PEPPER
A NEW TAKE ON LEMON PEPPER. Grapefruit and red pepper deliver big flavour with purely wholesome ingredients. With a range of bright offerings—juice, zest, pulp— grapefruit meets a similarly versatile match in the exciting assortment of red pepper forms and varieties. An added bonus, this bold, sour-spicy duo also boasts promising metabolism-boosting benefits.