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Unexpected Sweet

As consumers grow to expect the obscure, flavor reversals take rise

Implications - The urban foodie has developed their palate to require constant stimulation; flavor reversals -- as seen with dips being changed from salty to sweet -- are augmenting different cuisines to be intermixed in a non-committal way. Sweetened dips are the first step toward a redefinition of what deems a flavor interesting.
Trend Themes
1. Flavor Reversals - As consumers grow to expect the obscure, flavor reversals take rise
2. Savory and Sweet Mix - Conventional savory foods being adapted into a sweet version and vice versa
3. Cultured Condiments - Cultured condiments from unheard of sources starting to enter the condiment market
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - As a highly innovative industry, the food and beverage market needs to constantly challenge convention and continue to drive forwards.
2. Agriculture - The need to find new and exciting flavors that can adapt the existing food industry means agricultural practices will need to adapt.
3. Consumer Goods - As these flavors become more recognized, subscription-style deliveries and international specialty suppliers will go a long way in continuing to innovate and diversify markets.
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Featured Examples

Salad Dressing Desserts
Salad Dressing Desserts
Yogurtland Created an Outlandish Ranch Dressing Frozen Yogurt
American frozen yogurt brand Yogurtland recently released a bizarre ranch dressing-flavored frozen yogurt called, Ranch-A-Go-Go. With a mix of sugary and savory flavors, this unconventional salad... MORE
Poultry-Infused Breakfast Syrups
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Torani has a knack for creating interesting syrup flavors and the chicken ‘n waffles syrup isn’t any different. Drink enthusiasts will marvel at the surprisingly salty and sweet mixture... MORE
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Omid Spreadable Beer Lets You Have Booze for Breakfast
Try to contain your excitement over the existence of Omid Spreadable Beer. This ingenious creation is a chocolate spread infused with the delicious flavor of a dark ale. The spread was created via a... MORE
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Saucy by Nature's Polish Condiment Gives Snacks the Right Kick
With the World Cup 2014 in full throttle, the need for snacks becomes a must—but make sure you give your snacks and savory treats just the right kick with this Polish condiment spread that... MORE
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The 7-Layer Dessert Dip Transforms the Superbowl Food Staple
The 7-Layer Dessert Dip is a sweet take on the classic seven layer dip often consisting of avocado, beans, sour cream, salsa and more. In place of these savory stables are dessert items including... MORE
Subtly Sweet Salsas
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NAKED Infusions' Organic Oaxaca White Chocolate Salsa is Unusual
The Oaxaca White Chocolate Salsa is not a person’s typical condiment. To the average person, chocolate and tomatoes don’t seem like a natural fit. Yet like peanut butter and jelly, the... MORE

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