Embracing the nuance of salt is an opportunity to move away from sweet-based flavor profiles that many have overindulged in throughout the past year. Transforming your favorite foods with salt is a simple trend that will see huge growth in 2022. By simply selecting and using the right salt in the right way, consumers can vastly improve nearly any dish. Salt goes beyond mere flavor, it’s also an important textural element in just about any dish and offers the opportunity to raise the visual appeal of your presentation.

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What could be more comforting than an easy-going adventure in a tropical paradise? Consumers want an escape from today’s stressful realities with the visually appealing, mood boosting colors and flavors that an island getaway offers. Tropical fruits such as guava, mangos, passionfruit and pineapples are being woven into savory and spicy flavor profiles to create bolder and more complex presentations. These flavors play well in a range of globally inspired cuisines ranging from Latin, Caribbean, Southwest Asian to Indian and Chinese.

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Mexican food found mainstream acceptance in the United States decades ago, and as its popularity continues to grow, consumers are becoming more adventurous with their food choices. They now seek authentic dishes beyond just the familiar tacos and burritos. For example, more modern Mexican comfort foods such as birria, taquitos and quesadillas have seen a huge rise. A leading opportunity for Mexican comfort foods can also be found in the breakfast and brunch space with elevated takes on traditional favorites like chilaquiles and huevos rancheros.

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