BOURBON AND RYE
Whiskey flavors are in and expanding into
new categories. Chocolate continues as a
popular pairing with bourbon fudge sauces,
dark chocolates made with rye, and choco-
late bourbon cookies all vying for sofis
this year. The flavor trend is not limited to
sweets, however. Entries included cheeses
washed in ale and bourbon, sweet potato and
bourbon ravioli, marmalades spiked with rye,
and bourbon ponzu sauces among others.
PINK PEPPERCORNS
Sweet heat flavor combinations have been trending for a
while, leading to everything from jalapeños to cayenne pep-
pers intensifying baked goods, candies, and sweet spreads.
Now the milder taste of pink peppercorns is emerging.
Not actually a peppercorn, these pink varieties are ber-
ries of the Brazilian pepper tree and have a
light, pepper-like, sweet-sharp taste.
According to sofi entries, expect
them to add a zing to cookies,
honey, and even soda.
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Denise Purcell is editor of
Specialty Food Magazine.
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