Flavor of the Week

Tajín is a brand that’s still unfamiliar to many consumers in the United States, but it’s quickly gaining traction as Americans’ love of Latin flavors continues to grow. Comprised mostly of chile, lime and salt, the seasoning’s versatility also...

Every week, Nation’s Restaurant News, Restaurant Hospitality and Datassential team up to bring you information and data on a growing menu trend. In 2021, we started by talking about guajillo pepper, the dry, smoky chile, and will end it with the...

The savory-sweet combination of salt and caramel is hard to resist, and it’s easy to understand why it has grown in popularity as everything from an ice cream flavor or a luscious sauce to an addition to drinks such as lattes. ...

The latest dairy-free darling of coffee shops, oat milk is outpacing all other alternative milk varieties on restaurant menus. Created through a simple process of blending and then straining oats and water, oat milk has a thick, creamy texture...

Snickerdoodle is a type of butter cookie characterized by its cinnamon flavor profile. A popular cookie, snickerdoodle has also made the crossover to being its own flavor, with some operators creating snickerdoodle-inspired ice cream treats and...

Mascarpone is a creamy, light, and spreadable Italian cheese. It has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and is used in a wide array of dishes. It’s most frequently whipped and served as part of a dessert — the classic being tiramisu — but it also is...

Lemon curd is a type of spread or filling typically made of lemon juice, egg yolks, sugar, and lemon zest. It has a bright and tart flavor and is used commonly in dessert and breakfast bakery applications...