# Bold Liquid Seasonings The Knorr Intense Flavors Line Delivers Umami, Citrus Fresh Flavors & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-02-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intense-flavors References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/unilever-food-solutions-marks-entry-into-liquid-seasoning-category-with-knorr-intense-flavors-300796633.html) & [ufs](http://www.ufs.com/intenseflavors) Unilever Food Solutions recently announced the launch of [Knorr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-pastes) Intense Flavors, a line of professional liquid seasonings prepared with natural ingredients to deliver bold flavor experiences. The Knorr Intense Flavors line features products that are prepared with authentic culinary processes, such as smoking, fermenting and roasting. As such, the liquid seasonings have the potential to be used at any point of the cooking process, including marinating and finishing dishes. The vegan and gluten-free liquid seasonings introduce flavorful options for chefs like [Miso Umami](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miso-flavor) and the richly caramelized Roast Umami, as well as Deep Smoke, Wild Mushroom Earth and Citrus Fresh, which shares a zesty taste from a combination of refreshing mandarin, lime and yuzu fruits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bold Liquid Seasonings:** Professional liquid seasonings that use authentic culinary processes to create bold flavor experiences, introducing flavorful options for chefs. - **Natural Ingredients:** The use of natural ingredients in Knorr Intense Flavors introduces a new level of authenticity to professional liquid seasonings. - **Vegan and Gluten-free Options:** The vegan and gluten-free options in Knorr Intense Flavors respond to consumer demand for more inclusive dining experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Foodservice:** Knorr Intense Flavors provides a new avenue for foodservice companies to differentiate themselves with unique and authentic flavors. - **Food Manufacturing:** Knorr Intense Flavors offers a new product line for food manufacturers to use in their own production and flavor development processes. - **Specialty Food Retail:** The unique and bold flavors offered by Knorr Intense Flavors presents an opportunity for specialty food retailers to cater to consumers seeking new and interesting flavor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flavor-Packed Cooking Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooking-pastes.md) - [Umami Flavor Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garum.md) - [Flavor-Packed Cooking Concentrates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campbells-flavorup.md) - [Flavor Enhancer Sauces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umami-everything.md) - [Chef-Inspired Cooking Pastes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-flavour-base.md) - [Gen Z Cooking Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knorr-aromat-seasoning.md) - [Playful Multipurpose Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavor-maker-seasonings.md) - [Ready-to-Use Chef Seasonings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccormick-for-chefs.md) - [Plant-Based Meal Seasoning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bosh-seasonings.md)