Cajun | Ancho | Oatmeal Creme Pie | Black Lime

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 Cajun seasoning, ancho, oatmeal creme pie, and black lime.

Cajun

Cajun cuisine can be found across all sectors of the food industry, including all restaurant types and Grocers. Known for its bold, highly spiced flavor, Cajun flavor blends which often include garlic, onion, and spices such as paprika, thyme, red pepper are transcending categories and appearing in everything from soup to (seasoned) nuts!

Ancho

Traditionally incorporated into cooking sauces like Mexican moles and adobos, ancho peppers have a flavorful kick that is great for soups, marinades, meats and more. The fruity, raisiny flavor of ancho also pairs well with chocolate and cinnamon in sweet applications like cookies and hot chocolate.

Oatmeal Creme Pie

As consumers recall simpler times and seek nostalgic products, brands are tapping into cherished childhood treats and reimagining their flavors in fun, new ways. The flavor of oatmeal creme pie delivers this desire for nostalgia with its comforting warm brown notes balanced with vanilla.

Black Lime

Black limes are limes that have dried in the sun after being blanched in a salt brine. Found in Middle Eastern and North African cuisine, they have an intense flavor and aroma. With a 74% increase in average monthly Google searches for dried black limes in the U.S. and 23% in Canada, consumers are interested in the citrus flavor (Google Search Data via BrightEdge, 2023 to 2024).