Everybody’s talking about fermentation – from rock-star chefs to home cooks. In fact, Chicago-based Chef Rick Bayless predicts “fermentation is going to be very in-demand in 2013. This pickling cooking technique delivers sour flavors that demonstrate an evolution of the American taste. Do-it-yourself sauerkraut and kimchi make for delicious toppings for tacos or even burgers1.” …
The importance of UMAMI “essence of deliciousness” - meaty, savory deliciousness that deepens flavor Discovered over a century ago 5th taste along with sweet, sour, salty and bitter Signals the body that protein has been consumed Glutamate, Inosinate and Guanylate are the main components of umami Fermentation increases umami in food items like soy sauce,...
Plant-based eating is on the rise across the world. In fact, RecipeGuru reports that 53% of households now use plant-based meat alternatives regularly! With the shift towards plant-based lifestyles gaining popularity, there come creative new meat alternatives that are flavorful and healthy. While tofu has been a vegetarian/vegan staple for many years, there is a…
Restaurants have certainly had to adapt as a result of the global pandemic, and rather than stay reactive to new regulations and safety measures, many have pivoted to be proactive with their services. Among the many restaurant trends that have skyrocketed in popularity with a hungry, housebound public, high-end meal kits from restaurants is the…
Most people who go on a diet ultimately end up failing. Why? Because their new eating regime is too restrictive. And a diet that’s too restrictive is rarely sustainable in the long run. Today’s research is clear: You can eat bountiful amounts of food; you just have to eat the right things. With a belly…
Soy Sauce is so much more than just a condiment for your Asian food. While this fermented soybean concoction is typically paired with Chinese and Japanese cuisine, this umami flavor enhancement has a nuanced history that dates back 2,000+ years and continues to produce a variety of flavors that can be used across a myriad…
In 2004, chefs across Scandinavian countries created the Nordic Kitchen Manifesto. In signing it, chefs committed to prepare menus around local ingredients with a pure, simple approach. Possibly inspired by Chef René Redzepi’s groundbreaking success at Noma, these chefs knew what the rest of the world didn’t: that the world was hungry for Nordic…
Q: Name something that 54% of Americans do every day? And of those that do, how many claim to need it to “make them feel like themselves”? A: drink coffee That’s a whole lot of pressure on one beverage but if any category is up to filling consumers’ cups, it is coffee. Never has there…
WHY CHOOSE NIKKEN? WE ARE YOUR UMAMI AND CLEAN LABEL EXPERTS Delivering umami and kokumi solutions for over 55 years Umami education is our focus Provide real food ingredients supporting clean label development initiatives Natural products made from umami-rich grains, seafood, vegetables and mushrooms Product options include gluten-free, allergen-free, vegan, vegetarian, kosher, organic and non-BE...
Its subtle—but have you noticed how the burger has been elevated to a whole new status? Today’s burger is much more than “two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese”. The bun and what is sandwiched between is the juicy manifestation of all that is trending in our industry. Let’s pop the lid off the burger…
