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The exclusive NPD edition of Novotaste's 2022 flavour trends, can be obtained by filling out the form below. Enter information in the required fields & we will e-mail you the…

Breakfast continues to trend in various forms. In restaurants, it is increasingly being offered throughout the day or specific breakfast items are being incorporated into dishes or as appetizers. This…

Gin is still trending upwards "From gin tastings to gin distillery tours and even gin and tonic tea bags – gin is undeniably popular. The stats don’t lie: In 2017…

Welcome to the Novotaste Flavour Trends Guide to 2021! As a company that interacts and serves every segment of the food industry, Novotaste is constantly exposed to the latest, most…

The Novotaste comprehensive overview of 2020 flavour trends is a distillation of various sources of information. This includes the analysis of thousands of articles, 2019 NPD launches, current trendy flavours,…

We continue to see new foods, beverages, cosmetics, perfumes & variety of other products that are either flavoured/scented with "pumpkin spices", "pumpkin spice", "pumpkin & spices" or "pumpkin pie". Whats…

For many, there is little more satisfying than the perfect glass of wine. Wines are unique in their diversity, complexity and nuances, intricately drawing character from an array of ingredients,…

Globalisation has made it easier for many of us to enjoy new & exotic fruits. Novotaste can recreate flavour solutions corresponding to these fruits & also formulate flavours representing new…

Valentine's day is a time to be romantic & possibly indulge in some sinful food & beverages. To commemorate the occasion, the Novotaste flavour team has come up with a…

During the course of the last four months of 2018, we started compiling a list of flavours that were becoming trendy or simply remaining popular. We based ourselves on several…

As we edge closer towards next year, the Novotaste team has come up with three categories of flavours for Christmas, New Years & the cold winter months that follow. The…

When it comes to food and beverage in this modern and innovative era, consumers want it all, don’t they ? Delicious beverages with sweet, bold and well-rounded flavours – “I…

That’s right, the Prohibition Era is back and it is just getting started. Market trends are clearly indicating that both boomer and millennial consumers are not only accepting the resurgence…

The Novotaste website is constantly updated with recent flavour, food & beverage trend articles from a variety of different sources. We have compiled a summary list that summarizes the trends…

With 2018 nearly upon us, it is time to look ahead at the global flavor trends that are set to dominate the new year. Flavor Trends Over the past…

Mocktails – alcohol-free cocktails – are one of the latest crazes to hit the beverage world. In tune with a growing tendency towards moderation and sobriety amongst consumers, mocktails offer…

Novotaste can customize flavour systems for your applications with our commercially proven products and methods that will help you either reduce butter & sugar in your formulations . These customized…

The spice saffron, as well as being famously expensive, is packed with antioxidants. It is said to help combat depression and lower blood pressure, to soften your skin and hair…
1 -Novotaste maintains an extensive library of winning flavours, covering all categories. 2 -Flavors designed for specific applications, such as baking, beverages, frozen foods, dairy etc... 3 -Flavors can be…

Ingredient costs can decreased by using specifically formulated flavours solutions. They can be applied to decrease amounts of ingredients required to achieve specific taste profiles.
Utilizing alcohol in applications is not always possible & cost effective. The solution to this problem is to use Novotaste’s range of customizable non-alcoholic wine, spirit & liquor flavours. Enhance…
When it comes to essential oils, you have to be careful with the declarations. They can often be misleading & taken advantage of by dishonest vendors. To properly be able…
*locations of crops in calendar does not necessarily represent the locations of Novotaste essential oils

Sugar serves many functions in foods & beverages, such as affecting the mouth-feel, texture & flavour perception. Similar to salt, sugar acts as a powerful flavour enhancer. A perfect example…

Are Natural Flavours & Ingredients more Healthy than their Artificial Counterparts? There are no significant differences between artificial & natural chemicals besides their production methods, isotope ratios & price. Natural ingredients, by…

Aside from their use in aroma and flavour, there exists some research on added benefits of certain essential oils. The uses of essential oils are far reaching encompassing aspects of…

A flavour descriptor can be used to describe most flavour profiles & odours. This serves as a very useful tool that can be used to communicate with our R&D team.…

Flavours, essential oils, aromatics & other ingredients are typically found on food labels in various food products. The public is generally not informed on the functionality & general specifications of…

1. Flavour Facts Approximately 90% of taste is smell. So, when your nose is blocked, smell perception is diminished. Taste is a combination of sensations (sweet, sour, salty, bitter &…

What are Yeast Extracts? Yeast extract is the general term to refer to various varieties of processed yeast that is formed by extracting the contents of yeast cells. The disintegration…