'Amass' is a restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark that takes a unique approach to making its own kitchen condiments. As the restaurant proudly states: "we believe in a holistic approach to food that not only prioritizes our guests and gastronomy, but also the environment and our future as an industry," and this philosophy is supported by all of the creations that come out of its kitchen.
The "condiment" is ever-changing and is made with a variety of leafy green vegetable scraps, including everything from cabbage leaves to turnip tops—whatever is available in the kitchen. Rather than serving its potato bread with butter, this herbaceous and slightly spicy condiment is used as a healthy plant-based stand-in.
Amass also makes crackers with leftover coffee grinds and often uses leftovers and other scraps to create entirely new dishes. Chef Matt Orlando says: "It's how chefs are going to have to cook in the future."
Food Scrap Condiments
Copenhagen's Amass Makes a Unique Kitchen Condiment with Leftover Greens
Trend Themes
1. Food Waste Reduction - By utilizing vegetable scraps and leftover coffee grinds, Amass demonstrates the trend of repurposing food waste to create unique condiments and dishes.
2. Plant-based Alternatives - Amass's use of a herbaceous and slightly spicy condiment made from vegetable scraps highlights the trend of offering plant-based alternatives to traditional ingredients.
3. Sustainable Gastronomy - Amass's holistic approach to food, prioritizing both guests and the environment, reflects the trend of embracing sustainable practices in the gastronomy industry.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant - Restaurants can explore innovative ways to reduce food waste, create plant-based condiments, and adopt sustainable practices.
2. Food Manufacturing - Food manufacturers can experiment with utilizing food scraps to develop unique condiments and create plant-based alternatives to traditional ingredients.
3. Sustainable Agriculture - The trend of repurposing vegetable scraps and coffee grinds to create sustainable food products presents opportunities for the sustainable agriculture industry to collaborate with restaurants and manufacturers.