One Culture Foods is a NYC-based brand that champions globally inspired flavors with its range of sauces, marinades and dips, which include options like Southeast Asian Sweet Chili, Korean Gochujang and Chinese Fermented Black Bean.
The Chinese Fermented Black Bean sauce is a standout for several reasons, including that it is made up of only natural ingredients like dark brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, pineapple juice and a blend of spices.
Heightened consumer demand for options that are free from both gluten and grains has driven food brands to explore the use of legumes for everything from pasta noodles to condiments. As well as appealing to consumers with dietary restrictions or special preferences, foods that are made with lentils, chickpeas and black beans also appeal to consumers who are looking for rich sources of plant-based proteins.
Fermented Black Bean Sauces
One Culture Foods' Black Bean-Based Sauce Embraces Asian Flavors
Trend Themes
1. Legume-based Condiments - Brands can explore the use of legumes for condiments to appeal to consumers looking for plant-based proteins.
2. Natural and Clean Ingredients - Brands can capitalize on consumer demand for natural and clean ingredients when developing new sauce and condiment offerings.
3. Gluten-free and Grain-free Options - Offering sauces made without gluten or grains can satisfy dietary restrictions and appeal to health-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Food and beverage companies can develop legume-based, natural, and gluten-free/grain-free sauce options to cater to different consumer preferences and dietary restrictions.
2. Plant-based Proteins - The trend for plant-based proteins can be extended to condiments and sauce products, creating more options for consumers looking for meat substitutes.
3. Ethnic and Globally-inspired Foods - Companies can cater to consumers looking for diverse and globally-inspired foods by creating authentic condiments like Chinese Fermented Black Bean sauce.