Flavor Spotlight: Thai Curry | Chamoy | Honey | Calamansi
May 7, 2025Thai Curry | Chamoy | Honey | Calamansi
Indulgent sweet profiles to vibrant fruity varieties, bold spicy twists and savory additions, we’re highlighting four growing flavors in the food and beverage space today to help inspire your brand. Read on for flavor and culinary insights on Thai Curry, Chamoy, Honey and Calamansi.
Thai Curry
To deliver authentic, global flavor to your innovation, consider exploring Thai curries as they showcase the best of Thai cuisine—complex, harmonious layers of heat, sweet, and umami, plus offer vibrant hues.
Chamoy
Due to the love for Mexican cuisine and interest in global condiments, chamoy has grown 172% on U.S. menus and 41% on Canadian menus over the last four years (Datassential).
Honey
With a versatility that matches its sweetness, honey is the “little flavor that could,” bringing its characteristic deliciousness to everything from baked goods to proteins, appetizers, beverages and more. A familiar and beloved profile, 80% of consumers claim to love or like honey (Datassential, Consumer Preferences, US).
Calamansi
Calamansi is a key flavor found in Filipino cuisine, often providing a tangy kick to beverages, sauces, and main dishes. With a 23% increase in average monthly Google searches for calamansi juice in the U.S. and 30% in Canada, consumers are interested in the Southeast Asian citrus (Google Search Data via BrightEdge, 2023 to 2024).