Some food trends for 2022
Back in October, retailer Whole Foods Market unveiled its top anticipated trends for 2022 as part of its annual Trends predictions.
Ingredients such as moringa, turmeric and yuzu are expected to gain popularity while movements such as ultra-urban farming and reducetarianism are expected to take off.
Each year, a Trends Council of more than 50 Whole Foods Market team members, including local foragers, buyers, and culinary experts compile trend predictions based on their experience in product sourcing and studying consumer preferences. Predictions for 2021 included upcycled foods, boozy kombucha and up-levelled pantry staples.
Among its observations are:
- Tangerine-sized Yuzu (pictured), a citrus mainly cultivated in Japan, Korea and China, is popping up in vinaigrettes, hard seltzers, mayos and more. In the restaurant scene, chefs are using its lime-lemon-grapefruit flavour to accent their soups, vegetables, noodles and fish.
- Hibiscus has history in the world of teas but now producers are harnessing its sweet, tart flavour in the form of fruit spreads, yogurts and beyond.
- Sunflower seeds are now making an appearance in crackers, ice creams and creamy cheeses. Delivering protein and unsaturated fats, these little seeds are expected to transform snacks.
- Moringa is traditionally used as a herbal remedy in India, Africa and beyond. Its leaves have plenty of nutrients and have been used as a source of food to fight malnutrition in certain parts of the world. It can be found in powder form and added to smoothies, sauces and baked goods.
- ‘Golden spice’ turmeric is being seen as more than a dietary supplement. While golden milk lattes and turmeric supplements are nothing new, the spice is becoming more accessible in the form of savoury paste and sauces.
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