The May 2016 food product trends reveal the ongoing demand for both health-centric products and decadent dishes that are meant for indulging in. Indeed, while many brands are shifting their attention towards better-for-you products, there is still a significant demand for outrageous dishes that push the boundaries of food.
The push for healthier food products is particularly evident when it comes to allergen-free foods. This largely refers to foods that are free from gluten, soy, dairy and other ingredients that cannot be consumed by those with certain health issues. As a result, companies have begun churning out alternative products such as coconut-based soft serve, gluten-free tartlets and vegan-friendly mayonnaise.
On the other hand, the May 2016 food product trends show that consumers still enjoy indulging in decadent food items every now and then. This is largely true of fast food restaurants that continue to experiment with unexpected flavors and exotic ingredients. Some examples of these decadent dishes include cookie-flavored donuts, pasta-topped pizzas and four-patty beef burgers.
Top 60 Food Product Ideas in May
From Extra-Meat Quesadillas to Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers:
Katherine Pendrill — May 20, 2016 — Lifestyle
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Prehistoric Popsicle Treats
This Popsicle for Kids Includes a Surprise Inside Its Frozen Core
59
Water-Based Japanese Cakes
The Raindrop Cake is a Dessert Made from Mineral Water and Agar
58
Food-Printing Restaurants
'Food Ink.' from byFlow is a Pop-Up 3D Printing Restaurant in Europe
57
Vegan Sushi Burgers
This Alternative Burger Recipe is Made with Traditional Sushi Ingredients
56
Whole Fruit Popsicles
'Pop Fruit' Makes Frozen Fruit Popsicles from Pineapples and Mangos
55
Gilded Ice Cream Cones
This Japanese Treat Consists of Soft-Serve Ice Cream Wrapped in Gold Leaf
54
Ice Cream Capsules
This Convenient Ice Cream Concept Boasts Brain-Boosting Properties
53
Technicolor Grilled Sandwiches
This Rainbow Grilled Cheese is Colored Based on Each Food Flavor
52
Galactic Sword Popsicles
The Star Wars Ice Pop Maker Shapes Liquids into Edible Lightsabers
51
Homemade Cannabis Butters
This Natural Cooking Butter Recipe is Made Using THC and Coconut Oil
50
CGI Character Pastries
These Sweet Treats are Decorated As Popular Disney Animated Characters
49
Edible Gummy Soda Bottles
Edible Gummy Drinks and Shapes Are Taking the Internet by Storm
48
Fan-Picked Candy Flavors
The 'Flavor Vote' Promotion Allows Fans to Choose the Next M&M’s Flavour
47
Specialty Sandwich Menus
The Specialty Sandwiches from Schlotzsky's Features Flavorful Ingrediants
46
Organic Superfood Purees
Shine Organics' Combines the Purest Produce and Micronutrients
45
Handheld Fried Egg Breakfasts
The Restaurant is Selling Huevos Estrellados in Portable Chip Bags
44
Squeezable Ready-Made Sauces
Heinz Uses Doypack Pouches for Cost and Convenience
43
Dessert-Inspired Almond Spreads
Buff Bake's Almond Butter Spread Tastes Like Birthday Cake
42
Hearty Tater Tot Dishes
The New 'Loaded Po'taters' Put a Decadent Twist on Bite-Sized Potatoes
41
Miniature Mountain Chocolates
Mount Fuji in Japan is Reproduced to Small Scale in Matcha and Candy
40
Seasonal Sandwich Menus
The Bruegger's Bagels Spring Menu Includes Apple-Topped Sandwiches
39
Soft-Serve Coconut Desserts
'CocoWhip' is a Bio-Fermented Vegan Coconut Ice Cream
38
Dessert-Packed Desserts
'The Bazooka' is a Big Dessert Cannoli Packed with 50 Regular Cannolis
37
Hybrid Hamburger Menus
Carl's Jr. is Testing Out a Range of Burgers with Unexpected Toppings
36
Quick-Serve Canned Foods
The 'Daddy Cooks at Home' Range Emphasizes the Ease of Cooking
35
Matcha-Flavored Ice Creams
The Matcha McFlurry Combines Vanilla Ice Cream with Green Tea Powder
34
Wage Gap Cakes
The Paul Bakery Marked Equal Pay Day with 'Bittersweet Pies'
33
Indulgent Cookie-Flavored Donuts
Krispy Kreme's Spring Menu Features Three Cookie-Themed Donuts
32
Pasta-Topped Pizzas
The New Spaghetti & Meatball Pizza Combines Two Beloved Comfort Foods
31
Festive Frozen Paella
This Seafood Paella Can Be Prepared In 20 Minutes
30
Discount Meal Boxes
The $5 Bonafide Big Box Contains an Entire Meal in One Compact Container
29
Egg Waffle Cones
These Hong Kong Egg Waffles Sundaes From Eggloo Include Other Asian Influences
28
Bakery-Inspired Pancakes
The New Cupcake Pancakes from IHOP are Inspired by a Sweet Treat
27
Wheatless Gourmet Appetizers
These Gluten-Free Appetizers are Simple, Tantalizing Starters
26
Hybrid Korean Sandwiches
The Korean French Dip Sandwich is the Latest Dominique Ansel Creation
25
Pretzel-Based Breakfast Sandwiches
The Pretzel Breakfast Sandwich is Served on a Soft Pretzel Roll
24
Extra-Meat Quesadillas
The 'Doubledilla' Features a Double Portion of Steak or Chicken
23
Four-Patty Beef Burgers
The Giga Big Mac Has More Than Twice as Much Meat as a Regular Big Mac
22
Nutritious Avocado Oil Sprays
The New Avocado Oil from Chosen Foods Comes in a Handy Spray Can
21
Prairie Pork Products
Tyson Foods' New Pork Brand Comprises Antibiotic-Free Meat
20
Kale Potato Chips
Simply 7 Makes a Kale Snack That Looks Like a Potato Chip
19
Toasted Wheat Snacks
The Kracklin' Kamut Wheat Snack Offers Tempting Flavors and Textures
18
Plant-Based Sandwich Spreads
Sir Kensington's Vegan Mayonnaise is Made with Aquafaba
17
Tandoori Chicken Burgers
the Pulled Chicken Burger is the newest dish from McDonald's Hong Kong
16
Preservative-Free Baby Foods
This Non-GMO Baby Food Consists of All Natural Ingredients
15
Lettuce Burger Buns
The MOS Yasai Burger is Served Inside of a Leafy Lettuce Bun
14
Comprehensive Seafood Meals
The $5 Reel Deal Box from Long John Silver's Includes Chicken and Fish
13
Greek-Themed Pita Sandwiches
The New Gyros from Arby's Put a Greek Twist on Roasted Beef
12
Beer-Infused Spreads
This Delicious Marmalade is Infused With Innis & Gunn's IPA Beer
11
Japanese-Style Onion Rings
The New Panko Onion Rings are Made with Japanese-Style Breadcrumbs
10
Child-Centric Frozen Meals
Kiddyum's Frozen Meals Are Delicious and Nutritious
9
Olympics-Inspired Yogurt Flavors
The New Chobani Flavors are Inspired by the 2016 Olympic Games
8
Gourmet Coffee Shop Wraps
This Chain is Expanding Its Exisiting Line of Portable Meal Options
7
Creamy Vegan Condiments
The 'Cheesy Sauces' by 'The Honest Stand' are Made Entirely Without Dairy
6
Campfire Ice Cream Treats
The New Oreo S'mores Blizzard is Inspired by a Sweet Summer Treat
5
Hash Brown-Stuffed Burritos
This Hybrid Breakfast Wrap Combines Two Dishes into One
4
All-Chicken Sausages
These Antibiotic-Free Natural Sausages Boast No Pork Casings or Preservatives
3
Unconventional Vegetable Mixes
Tommy's Superfoods Combines Beets, Carrots, Potatoes and Apples
2
Boozy Sake Granolas
The Amazake Sugary Cereal is Meant to be Consumed With Milk and Sake
1
Single-Origin Ice Creams
Choctál Puts a Global Spin on Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream
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