Trends

Non-alcoholic drinks are gaining attention from chefs, restaurants and patrons as zero-proof mocktails are taking booze-free mainstream.

With third-party apps ready to deliver everything but the plastic straw and plant-based meats pairing perfectly with spiritless cocktails, restaurant trends are poised to influence the industry for a whole new decade. Join Nikken Foods as we break down the macro trends of the last few years that have now become the mainstay of the…

At Nikken Foods, our sustainability program is an ongoing process encompassing on two key areas: social responsibility and environmental friendliness. We focus on being responsible towards the environment, and on the well-being of our employees who work so hard to share the joys of good taste and health around the world. Our People Embracing diversity,…

Sauces have been changing how we eat food as long as we can remember with recipes dating back to Roman times. Whether it’s simply accompanying the meal or a crucial part of the dish, sauces provide that extra bit of pizzazz to take flavors and textures from simple to extraordinary. Cultures around the worlds have…

High protein has become an increasingly popular demand from consumers, so it’s no wonder that the jerky market is on the rise. The global jerky market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.54% during 2018-2023, and It’s estimated to have a value of 3.68 billion dollars in the United states as of 2018….

Measure and combine all ingredients into a bowl. Whisk together for 3 minutes Functional Benefits 5303 –  Gives a savory, umami flavor complexity and mouthfeel 1620 – Boosts overall flavor of the sauces and enhances the salt perception

Measure and combine all of the ingredients into a bowl. Whisk ingredients together until they’re homonigized. Functional Benefits The 5301 Traditional Soy Sauce Powder and 1620 Fish Sauce bridge the flavors of the sauce together and enhance the overall savoriness of the dish.

We conducted an online survey of 511 people asking their perception of seaweed in packaged food items. The results were very favorable; CONSUMERS WANT SEAWEED! Nikken’s real food ingredients with natural umami will take your applications to a whole new level while driving craveability. Incorporate a superfood seagreen like our Seaweed Extract Powder for the…

The path to mouthwatering taste, sodium reduction and unbelievable umami comes in one word—miso. Whether red or white, miso is the ingredient your application was missing all along. Consumers are becoming more comfortable than ever with trend-forward miso given its probiotic beginnings and comfort in ethnic dishes. We’ve got the intel on miso and why…

Challenged to create great tasting products with recognizable, short ingredient statements? Our pantry friendly ingredients are the answer, offering clean label AND mouthwatering umami flavor enhancement. Many of our ingredients satisfy Whole Foods, Panera, and Kroger free from 101 requirements. Our specialized portfolio of clean products are carrier-free or are spray dried on Native Corn…