These menu items and recipes featuring upleveled ingredients highlight the affect of investing more in specific elements of a dish. From chorizo caviar pizzas to exotic quinoa cookies, there is room for improvement in this regard for every meal of the day.
Pasta dishes are given an original twist with the infusion of Cajun broth and Andouille sausage with shrimp that recalls culinary creations from the southern United States. Additionally, spaghetti infused with squid oil takes a seafood pasta dish to another level of authenticity that will transport the diner to somewhere Mediterranean.
Upleveled ingredients serve to elevate a menu item by infusing it with premium elements that have been carefully sourced. In particular, these ingredients have millennial appeal given their carefully considered cultivation methods and sustainable processes.
27 Examples of Upleveled Ingredients
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Seasonal Fast Food Eateries
This Restaurant Specializes in Local and Seasonal Ingredients
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Buffet-Style Sushi Restaurants
Mainland Poke is a New Dining Concept Offering Custom Sushi Bowls
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Seafood Spaghetti Menu Items
This Dish by Jamie's Italian UK is Topped with Mussels and Octopus
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Experimental Yogurt Cafes
Chobani SoHo Immerses Customers in Unique Flavors and Experiences
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Customizable Italian Menus
Spoleto Italian's First Location Stateside Boasts Total Customization
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Jambalaya Pasta Dishes
This Southern-Inspired Pasta is a Menu Item at Bertucci's
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Sustainable Fast Casual Dining
Be Leaf is a New Fast Casual Dining Concept Launching in Chicago
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Healthy Customizable Lunch Menus
The Corner Bakery Cafe is a Convenience-Focused Lunch Chain
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Vibrant Organic Taquerias
Poppo's Taqueria is an All-Natural Mexican Food Restaurant in Florida
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Exotic Quinoa Cookies
These Quinoa Coconut Chocolate Cookies Make A Wholesome Dessert
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Exotic Mediterranean Salads
This Moroccan Carrot Salad Features a Melange of Bright Flavors
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Chorizo Caviar Pizzas
Stevenson Pizza's Popular Recipe is the World's Most Expensive Pie
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Casual Fusion Grills
The Ahi Mahi Fish Grill Fusion Restaurant Blends BBQ and Asian Flavors
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Spicy Pan-American Menus
This Toronto Eatery Created a Menu to Appeal to International Visitors
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Lettuce-Wrapped Hamburgers
McDonald's Australia is Now Offering Cosumers a Low-Carb Buger Option
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Southern Italian Menu Items
Terroni's Menu Features an Indulgent Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
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Rib-Stuffed Burritos
The New Menu Items at Chili's Include Prime-Rib & Smoked Chicken
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Brussels Sprout Dips
This Unusual Type of Guacamole is a One-of-a-Kind Vegetable Dip
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Versatile Vegan Skewers
This Refreshing Wedding Appetizer Contains Mango, Cucumber, Avocado & Mint
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Exotic Artisan Pizzas
A New Menu of Pizza Hut Pizzas Experiments with Unusual Crusts & Toppings
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Beer-Braised Chicken Sandwiches
This German-Style Chicken Sandwich is Infused with Beer
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Fishy Watermelon Nachos
These Blackened Tuna Nachos are Topped with Watermelon Pico De Gallo
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Caesar Chocolate Truffles
These Unconventionally SavorTruffles are Rolled in Caesar Salad Croutons
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Gluten-Free Gnocchi Pastas
Mamma's Pizza Serves Up a Convenient and Diet-Conscious Family Favorite
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Upscale Taco Eateries
The US Taco Co. is Taco Bell's Version of a High-End Taco Restaurant
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White Wine Pastas
Vapiano's Pasta Delicata is a meat-lovers dream
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Waffle-Crusted Chicken Cutlets
This Healthy Alternative to Chicken and Waffles is More Gourmet
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Edible Skincare Serums
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Better-for-You Shrimp Bowls
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Frozen Plant-Based Superfood Desserts
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Caviar-Paired Crisps
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Kelp-Infused Hot Sauces
Barnacle Foods' Bullwhip Kelp Hot Sauce is Nutritious & Uniquely Flavorful
Better-For-You Pizza Doughs
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Better-for-You Snack Rebrands
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Meat Alternative Egg Bites
Veggies Made Great's Frittata Bites Now Include Beyond Meat® Options
Savory Seaweed Flakes
This Seaweed Topping Can Be Used to Enhance and Elevate a Variety Of Dishes
Planet-Friendly Cooking Oils
Algae Cooking Club is a Chef Grade Cooking Oil Made from Algae
Food Waste-Reducing Snacks
Kazoo Snacks Introduces Upcycled Corn Germ to Its Tortilla Chip Recipe
Upside-Down Pastries
This Viral TikTok Recipe Layers Honey, Fruits or Veggies and Cheese
Upcycled Tortilla Beers
Chica Mexicana is Made with Imperfect Tortillas to Fight Food Waste
Authentic Plant-Based Meat Alternatives
Savor-Lyfe CI from Lalleman Bio-Ingredients is Versatile
Edible Plant-Based Wrappers
Xampla Makes Edible, Biodegradable Plant Protein Packaging
Elote-Flavored Macaroni Meals
Mexican Street Food Inspired Goodles' New Boxed Macaroni and Cheese
Revamped Pizzeria Menus
Pieology Pizzeria Updated its Menu with the Help of Vito Iacopelli
Innovative Plant-Based Proteins
Liven Proteins Aims to Revolutionize Plant-Based Foods
Indigenous Ingredient-Celebrating Products
Jungle Kitchen Just Launched a New Vegan Food Range
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Wilde Protein Chips Spicy Queso Have a Satisfying Recipe and Flavor
Upcycled Ingredient Breads
Kroger Simple Truth Upcycled Bread Has 10% ReGrained SuperGrain+
Upcycled Oat Protein Cereals
Seven Sundays & SunOpta Created a Cereal Line with OatGold
Culturally Inspired Canned Cocktails
Phreshly Targets Consumers Who are Tired of Hard Seltzers
Nutritional Yeast-Seasoned Popcorns
Trader Joe’s Piquant Popcorn Has a Pleasant Pop of Umami
Upcycled Mushroom Pestos
Smallhold Mushroom Pesto Gives New Life to Imperfect Mushrooms
Expansive Cauliflower Pizza Products
These New Caulipower Products are Arriving This Month
Moroccan-Inspired Frozen Entrees
Saffron Road's Heat-and-Eat Meals are Ready in Minutes
AI-Powered Recipe Platforms
'cookAIfood' is a Platform for Generating and Sharing AI-Made Recipes
Plant-Powered Egg Replacers
Plantible Foods' Rubi Whisk is an Egg Replacer Made with Duckweed
Skyr-Infused Meals
Icelandic Provisions' Skyr Helps Home Cooks Easily Add Protein to Dishes
Virally Inspired Frozen Entrees
Counter Creates Macro-Balanced Frozen Foods with Content Creators
Innovative Plant-Based Food Brands
Black Sheep Foods Adds More Flavor to the Plant-Based Diet
Seasoned Chili-Lime Snacks
Rhythm Superfoods' Chili Lime Jicama Snacks are Coated in Tajín
African-Inspired Vegan Cuisine
Afrobeat Kitchen Cooks Up Vegan African Dishes in Parkdale
Globally Inspired Pasta Bowls
ZENB's Pasta Agile Bowls Share a Taste of Yellow Pea Pasta
Plant-Based Chicken Alternatives
Recreate Foods Makes Nuggets, Filets & More for Foodservice
Mediterranean-Inspired Dog Foods
REÁL MESA Makes Pet Food with Chef-Curated Recipes
Olive Oil Cheeses
GOOD PLANeT Foods' New Line Addresses Demand from Flexitarians
Alternative Cultured Cheeses
Seeductive Foods Uses Regenerative & Upcycled Ingredients
Pretzel-Inspired Snack Products
Pretzelized Pretzel Crackers and Pizza Chips are Flavorful
Upcycled Fruit Skincare
Pulpe De Vie Specializes in Making Upcycled Skincare from Downgraded Fruit
Revamped Private Label Ranges
The Target up&up Collection Has Been Expanded and Updated
Versatile Meat Alternatives
These Better Balance Meat Alternatives Come in Five Varieties
Regenerative Snack Puffs
Chocho is the Primary Ingredient in Brutal Foods' Puffed Snacks
Poppable Tomato Pearls
Cataliment's Tomato Pearls Elevate an Everyday Ingredient
Plant-Based Tinned Fish
Seed to Surf is Sustainably Reimagining the Seafood Experience
Puffed Veggie-Packed Snack Products
CauliPuffs Have a Blend of Cauliflower, Rice and Corn
Premium Alt Proteins
Abbot's Makes Plant-Rich Proteins Like Ground "Beef" & Fajita Chick'n
Upcycled Supergrain Flatbreads
This Naan Flatbread Uses 20% ReGrained Supergrain+ Flour
Edible Lobster Pearls
Cataliment Makes Coveted Modern Gastronomy Ingredients
Upcycled Stalk Pastas
Supplant Pasta is Made with the Grain and Stalk of the Wheat Plant
Nourishing Chickpea Brownies
Fabalish's Plant-Based Brownies are Packed with Veggies and Legumes
Elevated Sandwich Catering Menus
The Jimmy John's Catering Menu Has New Premium Sides
Upcycled Meat Alternatives
Migros Crafts Alt Meat from Spent Brewer’s Grain
Plant-Powered Tuna Salads
John West's Plant-Based Salads Feature a Tuna-Style Protein Alternative
Multi-Textured Stuffed Snacks
Rivals' Dual-Texture Snacks are Powered by Pea Protein
Heat-and-Eat Plant Pastas
REBL Eats and La Vie Teamed Up to Create Plant-Based Pasta Carbonara
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
One-Step Spice Mixes
Just Spices Upgrade Food Flavors with Allrounders, Toppings & Seasonings
Yuzu Juice Spheres
Acetaia Leonardi's Yuzu Pearls Add a Burst of Freshness to Dishes
Snackable Acai Bowls
Clean Juice's Ingredients Boost Monetary & Nutritional Value for Guests
Meat-Free Chorizo Dishes
Miguel’s Jr.'s Newest Offerings are Made with Plant-Based Soyrizo
Synthetic Protein Startups
The Startup 'PoLoPo' is Putting Egg Proteins Inside Potatoes
Spicy Seafood Glazes
Five Star's Glazing Butter Enhances Fish, Vegetables, Pasta & More
Piquant Free-From Crackers
Ella's Flats Spicy All Seed Crackers are Made with Clean Ingredients
Plant-Rich Pasta Meals
Once Upon a Farm's Organic Pasta Meals Support Self-Feeding
Nutritious Seaweed Pastas
PhycoHealth Makes SeaSpirals & Phettuccine with 10% Seaweed
Hybrid Meat Vegetable Concepts
Leyu Li Presents Broccopork, Mushchicken, and Peaf Hybrids
Umami Superfood Snacks
Honest Sea's Seaweed Bites are Boosted by Texture-Rich Additions
Ready-to-Eat Vegan Meals
These Jar-Borne Warm Meals Are Nutritious and Deliciously Meat-Free
Protein-Packed Charcuterie Bites
Air Meats Chorizo is Half Chorizo, Half Nuts and Rice
Artisan-Quality Fermented Foods
These Cleveland Kitchen Products are Arriving at Publix
Upcycled Grapeseed Flours
Salute Santé!'s Flours Repurpose Leftovers from an Oil-Making Process
Alt Seafood Scallops
AQUA Cultured Foods & Ginkgo are Advancing Fish-Free Seafood Production
Upcycled Ingredient Crackers
The Brewer's Foods Upcycled Pretzel Flatbread Crackers are Sprouted
Travel-Inspired Pretzel Packaging
Sabio's Snacking Passport Offers an Interactive Element
Plant-Powered Delicacies
"Voie Gras" is Made with Soy, Miso Paste and Truffle
Homestyle Plant-Powered Dips
Growee Foods' Dips Show Off the Goodness of Veggies, Fruits & Spices
Veggie Egg Yolk Substitutes
Symrise Releases the Vegan Chickpea and Aquafaba Substitutes
Meat-Free Frozen Appetizers
These Plant Up Plant-Based Frozen Appetizers are Arriving in Canada
Plant-Based Foodservice Egg Products
UOBO Liquid Plant-Based Eggs are Arriving in a Larger Format
Frozen-to-Fresh Poke Bowls
Konscious Foods' Plant-Based Poke Bowls Make Quick Meals
Pita-Style Protein Chips
Quevos are Crispy Snacks Made from Egg Whites
Cream Cheese Pearls
VOMOND's Cream Cheese Pearls Elevate At-Home Eating & Entertaining
High-Protein Layered Desserts
High Pro Tiramisù Satisfies Taste Buds & Supports Nutrition
Cultivated Chicken Breakfast Sandwiches
UPSIDE Foods Unveiled Its Next Generation of Products
Regional Organic Frozen Meals
These New Amy’s Kitchen Organic Entrees Come in Two Options
Extensive Frozen Meal Ranges
These New New Frozen Meals from Conagra Brands are Diverse
Modern Chinese Dishes
Mìlà Brings Restaurant-Quality Chinese Food to Your Table at Home
Plant-Powered Umami Noodles
Immi's High-Protein Instant Ramen Has "More Slurpable" Noodles
Multi-Shape Pasta Packs
Trader Joe's New Organic Pasta Quintet is a Festive New Offering
Upgraded Pork Chorizo Products
The Updated V&V Supremo Chorizo Has Brighter Flavor and More
Complete Seafood Meal Kits
Pescanova Shrimp Skillet Meals Come in Three Varieties
Mascarpone-Infused Side Dishes
Urban Plates Has Added Creamy Mascarpone Polenta to Its Winter Menu
Convenient Gluten-Free Pastas
Pasta by Daily Harvest is Made with Ancient Grains and Legumes
Encapsulated Truffle Pearls
Cataliment's Truffle Pearls Add Texture, Flavor & Aesthetic Appeal
Vegan Squid Eggs
The Thai Plant Based Food Company's Eggtopus is Made with Coconut Meat
Multi-Serve Vegan Entrees
Sunday Supper's New Trio of Premium Entrees are Powered by Plants
Asian Cuisine Seafood Products
Young's Seafood Taste of Asia Range Includes Four Options
Chef-Approved Cooking Products
The Ottolenghi Ingredients Range is Arriving Only at Waitrose
Upcycled Ingredient English Muffins
The Stone & Skillet Super Grains English Muffins are Hearty
Flexitarian Egg Bites
The Perfect Bite Co.'s Soyrizo Potatoes with Cheddar Egg Bites are Meatless
Cell-Cultured Chicken Dishes
Bar Crenn Serves Upside Foods' Cultivated Chicken with Edible Flowers
Seaweed-Infused Granolas
PhycoHealth's Phyco Muesli is a Protein-Packed Seaweed Blend
Plant-Based Camping Meals
Michelin-Trained Chefs Launched Poe & Co. Folk Foods
Scrambled Seafood Breakfasts
Eggs Up Grill Just Introduced a New Scramblers Line-Up
Chipotle-Spiced Seafood Proteins
Salata Just Added a New Spicy Shrimp Protein Option
Veggie-Filled Meal Kits
Ready Pac Bistro Meal Kits Come in Three Delicious Flavors
Spicy Seafood Protein Bowls
WaBa Grill is Serving Up New Seafood Bowls for the Lenten Season
Ancient Grain Pita Chips
Freekeh Harvest Baked Pita Chips are High-Protein with a Nutty Flavor
Veggie-Forward Deli Slices
Plant Provisions' Plant-Based Meats are Free from Soy or Gluten Fillers
Elevated Sushi Offerings
Kura Sushi Revolving Sushi Bar Introduces New Menu Items
Elevated In-Flight Menus
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Paleo Pasta Meal Kits
Kevin’s Natural Foods Launched Paleo-Certified, Heat-and-Eat Pasta Kits
Savory Nutritional Yeast Powders
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Cultivated Caviar Pearls
CellMEAT's Cell-Based Caviar is a Sustainably, Less Fishy Alternative
Family-Inspired Plant-Based Meals
These Pollen + Grace Meals Have Familiar Flavors in New Ways
Heat-and-Eat Shellfish Products
These Aquamar Shellfish Products Come in Five Varieties
All-Natural Truffle Croutons
Sabatino Tartufi's Truffle Croutons Add Interest to Soups & Salads
Kelp-Based Vegan Meatballs
"Seaweedish Meatballs" are Plant-Based, Gluten-Free & Nutritious
Legume-Laden Egg Substitutes
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Algae-Infused Dumplings
These 'Too Good To Be' Dumplings Have Algae-Infused Fillings & Wrappers
Convenient Grain-Based Meals
Seeds of Change Introduces the Ancient Grain Mix Line at Whole Foods
Upcycled Baking Mixes
Bake Me Healthy Nourishes with Upcycled Certified, Plant-Based Mixes
Purchasable Grocer Recipe Platforms
IGA Family Meals Made Easy Recipe Platform is Inspirational
Chef-Approved Meal Deliveries
Home Chef and Monique Volz Partnered for New Recipes
Upscale Grocer Catering Menus
Gelson's Catering Menu Has Been Expanded with Almost Two Dozen Items
Ube-Infused Rice Treats
Loaf Language Reinvents Rice Crispie Treats with Asian-Inspired Flavors
Premium Heat-and-Eat Soups
Zoup! is Bringing Its Soups in Jars to the Summer Fancy Food Show
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
Frozen Seafood Alternatives
Happiee's Product Range Includes Shrimp, Squid & Calamari Alternatives
Plant-Based Quail Eggs
Yo Egg Created a Mini Size Egg for a Custom Dish at VKX2023
Elevated Frozen Seafood Products
The Young's Seafood Gastro Range Now Includes Two New Products
Plant-Based Egg Salads
Umami United & KENKO Mayonnaise Created Ready-to-Eat Marude Tamago Salad
Blackened Chicken Salad Toppers
SoFresh is Adding Blackened Chicken, Buffalo Chicken, and More
Protein-Packed Quick-Serve Meals
Perfect Servings Meals Just Need Water and Heating Before Eating
Pizza-Inspired Tofu Quiches
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