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Technicolor Grilled Sandwiches

This Rainbow Grilled Cheese is Colored Based on Each Food Flavor

— April 18, 2016 — Lifestyle
Kala Toast is an eatery located in Hong Kong that serves up comfort food in the form of grilled sandwiches, including the eye-catching rainbow grilled cheese. The multi-colored sandwich features an array of hues thanks to the addition of different flavored ingredients, that naturally dye the melted cheeses inside an array of bright colors.

The rainbow grilled cheese is an innovative way to add new tastes to the popular sandwich as well as offer an unconventional aesthetic with added color that moves beyond the traditional white or orange melted cheese most consumers see. This version is filled with added pureed flavors including lavender, basil, multiple cheeses and tomato that dye the white melted cheese shades of green, red, blue and yellow.
Trend Themes
1. Multicolored Food - This trend demonstrates the demand for visually appealing food that goes beyond traditional color palettes, creating opportunities for food brands to experiment with unconventional flavors and presentations.
2. Flavor-based Coloring - By using pureed flavors to naturally dye food, this trend opens up possibilities for food companies to develop unique products that combine taste and visual aesthetics, creating memorable dining experiences.
3. Innovative Comfort Food - This trend showcases the potential for restaurants and food establishments to reinvent classic comfort foods by introducing imaginative elements, attracting a wider customer base seeking novelty and excitement.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The multicolored food trend offers opportunities for food and beverage companies to experiment with innovative flavors, textures, and visual presentations, catering to consumers' desires for unique dining experiences.
2. Culinary Arts - The flavor-based coloring trend presents opportunities for culinary artists to showcase their creativity by using unconventional ingredients and techniques to create visually stunning dishes that are also flavorful.
3. Restaurant and Hospitality - The innovative comfort food trend provides a chance for restaurants and hospitality businesses to differentiate themselves by offering imaginative twists on classic dishes, appealing to adventurous diners seeking novel culinary experiences.
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