Flavor Insight: Elderflower by the Numbers
September 5, 2016Get the full report on elderflower here!
Tart, versatile and trending, elderflower is appearing in expected and unexpected places alike. We're spotting elderflower in a variety of beverages and desserts as well as unique recipes for soup, vinaigrette and steak marinade. Let's take a look at where elderflower is blooming.
The elderflower, also referred to as sambucus, is characterized by many small clusters of white flowers during the spring followed by small clusters of black/blue berries. All parts of the elderflower plant can be a nutritious addition to a meal. The elderberry is very tart, and served in jams, pies and homemade wines while the white flower can be prepared similar to fritters, batter-dipped and fried, or they can be added to salads.
Elderflower Spotlight
There are several mentions of elderflower in social media. Here are some of the highlights.
We are also spotting elderflower in print publications. Here are some of the highlights:
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Elderflower on the Menu
We're spotting 485 mentions of elderflower on menus nationwide, with the top restaurant segment being fine dining. Beverage is by far the top segment featuring elderflower on restaurant menus
Elderflower Global New Product Introductions
There are 766 new product introductions globally that feature elderflower. Europe leads the way, and the top sub-category is carbonated soft drinks, followed by beverage concentrates and alcoholic beverages.
Products of Note
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Elderflower North America New Product Introductions
There are 25 new elderflower products in North America, with an increase of 150% between 2014 and 2015. Liqueur and carbonated soft drinks are the top sub-categories.
Products of Note
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Sources: Mintel GNPD, Mintel Menu Insights, New York Times, Paste Magazine, Pinterest, Twitter, Food.com