Banana: The Trending Flavour of 2023
In the food and drink industry, flavour trends can come and go but one classic flavour is making its comeback. Emerging as the trending flavour of the year, banana has become the go-to choice in cookies, cakes, doughnuts, and even spirits and cocktails! Join us in peeling back the layers and exploring why banana is making a resurgence on the culinary scene.
The Nostalgic Allure
The comforting and familiar flavour of bananas can invoke feelings of nostalgia, taking us back to sweet childhood memories. Chefs, bakers and mixologists are tapping into these warm feelings by incorporating banana flavours into their creations.
Versatility
Mashed to velvety smoothness, caramelised to perfection or freeze-dried for a crunchy texture, bananas are incredibly versatile.
When mashed, the creamy texture of banana makes it an ideal ingredient in smoothies, ice creams, and bakes such as muffins and the classic banana bread. The natural sweetness creates a delicious depth of flavour, satisfying those sweet cravings.
Gently cooking until golden brown will dramatically change the flavour of bananas as the natural sugars start to caramelise, creating a rich, sweet and nutty taste. Caramelised bananas perfectly compliment a range of desserts like Bananas Foster.
Quite the opposite, bananas can also be freeze-dried to create a unique and crunchy texture. Freeze-dried bananas have become a popular snack and make a unique topping for salads, yogurts and desserts. Providing crunch and sweetness, crunchy banana pieces are a favourite among the health-conscious and food enthusiasts alike.
Banana flavour is also easily paired with a range of ingredients such as chocolate, so it’s no wonder that banana is trending among chefs.
A Fresh Take on Classics
We’re seeing banana redefine traditional favourites including banana-infused tiramisu, bridging the gap between familiar favourites and exciting innovations. For the more adventurous foodies, banana-infused dishes provide a unique and exciting twist that tantalizes the taste buds. However, banana takes on classics are also appealing to the culinary cautious, by offering a familiar feel, making it an easy and approachable introduction to new flavour experiences.
Embrace the Banana
With their nostalgic charm, exceptional versatility, health benefits and culinary possibilities, it’s time for your business to jump on the banana trend.
Shop our banana products:
Drinks:
1945 – Love Struck Top Banana Shake
A8646 – Shmoo Banana Milkshake
A99011 – Monin Banana Syrup
Cakes
68LBT – Banana & Toffee Muffin
75021 – Vegan Banana Bread
1563 – GF & Vegan Banana & Cinnamon Cake
74006 – Sidoli Banoffee Pie
163021 – Banoffee Meringue Roulade
1522 – Whole Banoffee Gateau
7304 – Banoffee Cream Pie
Ice Cream:
30203 – Yorvale Banana Ice Cream
850013 – Kellys Banana Split Ice Cream
30233 – Yorvale Banoffee Ice Cream