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Appetizer Remixed

Consumers elevate traditional recipes with new flavors

Implications - Consumers are updating traditional dip recipes, such as guacamole, with unexpected ingredients for added excitement. This move allows consumers to experiment with new flavors and food forms without deviating too extremely from what they already know. Overall, the progression not only points to a continued preference for flavor fusion, but also suggests that accessibility is paramount when it comes to experimentation.
Workshop Question - Facing consumers that are bored with your brand, what new ingredient would you add to regenerate interest?
Trend Themes
1. Flavor Fusion - Consumers are experimenting with new flavors and food forms, such as incorporating unexpected ingredients into traditional recipes.
2. Healthier Snacking - Consumers are incorporating superfoods and raw greens into their snack recipes as a way to enjoy healthier but still tasty options.
3. Dessert Hummus - Innovation in hummus has led to new dessert flavors that are sweet and unconventional but still healthy options.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - Businesses can explore incorporating unexpected ingredients into traditional recipes or creating dessert versions of classic snacks to cater to adventurous consumers.
2. Superfoods and Health Food - Companies working in the health food sector can capitalize on the trend of incorporating raw greens and superfoods into popular snacks for health-conscious consumers.
3. Cultural Fusion - Business professionals can look to combine elements of different cultures in their food products to create new and exciting flavor profiles.
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6 Featured, 42 Examples:
49,206 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jun 15 — Feb 17
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Featured Examples

Peanutty Homemade Hummus
Peanutty Homemade Hummus
This Yummy Recipe for Thai Peanut Hummus is a Culture-Fusing Dip
This Thai peanut hummus recipe combines Middle Eastern and Asian cuisines. Created by Alexa Peduzzi from the blog Fooduzzi, the homemade spread contains protein-packed chickpeas, but goes a step... MORE
Chocolate Hummus Dips
Chocolate Hummus Dips
These Dessert Hummus Flavors are Available From Delighted By Hummus
While some food bloggers are experimenting with what ingredients to include in their hummus recipes, Delighted by Hummus created a dessert hummus you can buy in stores. The new invention is a... MORE
Mango Guacamole Recipes
Mango Guacamole Recipes
This Summery Mexican Appetizer is a Tasty Twist on a Popular Snack
You have probably heard of mango as an ingredient in salsa before, but mango guacamole is likely another story. The Mexican appetizer is getting a sweet and spicy makeover courtesy of Julia at the... MORE
Guacamole Quinoa Recipes
Guacamole Quinoa Recipes
This Mango Dish is Perfect for Celebrating National Guacamole Day
The only thing health-conscious folks will love more than National Guacamole Day is celebrating with this quinoa-incorporating recipe. Created by Lori at Foxes Love Lemons, the Guacamole Quinoa With... MORE
Curried Hummus Dips
Curried Hummus Dips
Hope Hummus' 'Thai Coconut Curry Hummus' Features an Unusual Twist
Alongside the classic ingredients that go into making hummus dips like garbanzo beans, tahini, olive oil and a pinch of salt, Hope Foods adds a few more globally inspired additions to its ‘... MORE
Raw Superfood Guacamole
Raw Superfood Guacamole
This Avocado Spread is Infused with Raw Greens for a Healthier Snack
Lifestyle blog Cookie and Kate offers a healthier homemade guacamole recipe that adds the raw superfood kale into the popular avocado dip as an added way to boost one’s intake of green... MORE

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