Coffee with mushrooms and other food trends 2018 from Whole Foods
'13.11.2017'
Source: SF Gate
Supermarket chain Whole Foods Market issued a press release with “predictions” about what ideas and trends will be in demand in the food market next year, writes SF Gate.
The company’s listing was based on almost 100 years of experience in selling food and studying customer preferences. So, 2018 trends of the year.
1. Flower Flavors
Flower inspiration finally comes to the first positions among flavors for products: from adding petals and whole flowers to dishes filled with drinks to the widespread use of herbs and flowers as flavor enhancers. Especially popular are the aromas of lavender, the whole range of scents of roses, hibiscus flowers.
2. Super powders
Powdered products are always in demand - from cocoa powder to numerous spices. Next year, powders of unexpected origin will be actively used in soups, cocktails, baking - spirulina, cabbage, various herbs and greens, and even powdered supplements saturated with protein (now not only for bodybuilders!).
3. Functional mushrooms
While buyers are discussing mushrooms, which are added to ready meals and products for their nutritional value, sellers are reaching a new level - now you can try unexpected varieties of mushrooms, added to bottled drinks, coffee, cocktails and teas, as additives. The aroma of mushrooms is combined with coffee and broths. In addition, the mushroom extract will be part of body creams and hair balms!
4. Holiday from the Middle East
Middle Eastern culinary influences have made their way to the west a long time ago, and 2018 for a year will highlight this trend. Hummus, pita, falafel will be complemented by dishes and products of Persian, Israeli, Moroccan, Syrian and Lebanese origin, as well as Eastern spices and Mediterranean vegetables and fruits will be at the top of their popularity.
5. 2.0 Transparency
Product labeling issues will again be acutely relevant. Pay attention to this issue intends to most of the leading US retailers. Online Whole Foods Market There will be major improvements in labeling transparency with regard to fish quality, the presence of GMO in any food, as well as the indication of the caloric content of all types of dishes, including bars. In the future, the company plans to maximize this information.
6. High technology goes forward
Plant-based diets and meals continue to dominate the world of food, and now technology has been freed up at the table. Science will create alternative dishes such as veggie burgers “with blood” and sushi with tuna-tasting tomatoes. New varieties of nut milk and yoghurts will appear. The dairy-free treats will become so delicious that even non-vegetarians will love it and won't know the difference.
8. Tacos will get out of the cakes
The stellar street food dish is not limited to tortilla: tacos will be served for breakfast, and now in new "shells", such as those made from seaweed and filled with pumpkin pulp. The classic tacos will continue to be in demand, but now they will add grain-free options for the paleo diet aficionados and reinforce the authentic flavor with traditional Mexican ingredients.
9. From chords to roots
As part of the trend towards reducing food waste and reducing the level of pollution on the planet, culinary specialists are united to use each product to the maximum, from versch to roots. There will be more ideas and dishes that allow you to cook and eat the whole plant, fruit or vegetable, including the stems and leaves, which usually do not eat. Cooks will start serving pickled watermelon peel, green pesto with beets or broccoli stalks.
10. Greet new soda
A fast-growing category of sparkling beverages has already appeared on the market, competing with ordinary soda for the attention of consumers. Just don't call them soda or soda. These drinks are far from their sweet predecessors. Flavored sparkling drinks, for example, with extracts of birch or maple, cool cocktails sparkling with gloss, Italian sparkling mineral water - these are completely new bubbles that you have not tried.
