Americans may experience some new, never-before-tasted flavors in 2020 according to Les Dames D’Escoffier, a group of professional women leaders in the food industry.
Middle Eastern flavors will spice up palates in 2020, with piri piri chili peppers from Africa, and a spice blend of black pepper, cloves, cardamom and more called Bharat used more often in restaurants.
Citruses will expand in 2020 with the yuzu, a hybrid orange found Korean cuisine and the super-sour kumquat giving 2020 dishes some pucker power.
A flavor from an older generation will also make a comeback in 2020; the elderflower. After Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding cake featured elderflower, the floral flavor has gained popularity in cocktails.
Have you noticed any new flavors emerging from any of the restaurants you visit?