Health-conscious eaters will enjoy new food trends.
Almost every year, a few new foods become trendy, often made from materials that people previously paid little attention to. In 2015, it was the cronut and the ramen burger. If you’ve never heard of either of those items, join the club.
But for the record, a cronut is a croissant-doughnut pastry that, rather than being fried like a doughnut, is made from a laminated dough that’s then sugared, filled and glazed. A ramen burger is pretty much what it sounds like, but instead of the ramen noodles forming the “meat” portion of the sandwich, they constitute the two buns.
This got me to thinking about what the trendy food items will be in 2017, so I did a little research. Here’s what an article posted on CBS News predicts about food trends this year:
• Food produced by companies that are known for giving back. A survey reveals that 62 percent of consumers want to support companies that donate to social causes that are important to them.
• Edible food packaging. Apparently food that comes in packaging that you can eat will also be popular. I’m guessing that in the case of snacks such as the Twinkie, people may unwrap it, toss the Twinkie into the garbage and eat the wrapping. An ice cream truck brand called Coolhaus is already wrapping some ice cream sandwiches in edible material.
• Foods you can order online will grow in popularity, and grocery stores may add pickup windows to their buildings.
• International flavors – including spices and seasonings – will become the hot items to have in your kitchen.
• Snacks will become much healthier, including ones you’ll grab at checkout counters.
• Herbal teas will continue to grow in popularity, and not only for their medicinal value. They’ll start rivaling other popular beverages for pure taste.
• “Super” grains such as freekah and teff are expected to become part of Americans’ diets in 2017. Cauliflower – in a variety of colors and combined with a variety of foods such as potatoes – will be all the rage this year.
• With allergies on the rise, expect to see lots of foods that are “free” from gluten, soy, nuts and dairy. Products made from coconut could be on the rise.
What are your predictions for the course that food will take in 2017? Do you agree with the predicted trends listed above, or do you think other food trends will become more prominent? What new food trend would you like to see more than any other? Please join us at the table for this discussion.
i would like to know about algae that is safe and nourishes i saw a documentary about some that is good for food and to make ethanol to burn but do not remember how it was done or processed. we have got to experiment with new things.
One of my children has dairy, nut, sesame allergies. Are there food options in the survival prep storage?
I myself personally LOVE homemade SMOOTHIES!! And they even taste similar to milkshakes what also makes smoothies more appealing is that you can customize them to any way that you want it to be so that everyone is happy and satisfied!!
Look, 10 years back a well known potato chip company tried to create something new to eat, it was made of cellulose. Cellulose is something trees are made of like wood, sawdust, paper etcetera. In any case it didn’t go over to well with the people in Indiana. But this produce is still on the books and the company is hoping for a comeback. Are you willing to see some wood? I know I’m not. I prefer to stick to all natural foods that are not processed.
If you are smart and I know you are because your reading Frank’s blogs, you will stick to with real foods and stop purchasing the processed foods. Processed foods have been making Americans fat for the past 30 years. I prefer to add my own salt and sugar instead of having some company at this and other additives to my food. That is why I bought Frank Bates Food for patriots. You heard him and you can trust me – it is well worth it. Give it a try and taste for yourself you will like what you get.
Has everyone heard about the new trade agreement Russia signed on Oct. 3rd??? It eliminates the use of the dollar in trade.
Dave, that is because China and Russia were going to eliminate the US dollar regardless and use their own currency in their country to country dealings. This is also why China has been gathering Gold the past 20 years to support their currency against the US Dollar.
Good catch.
Edible packaging? No thank you. One of the main purposes of packaging is to keep food clean, so that defeats the purpose. Reusable packaging? Definitely something I would be interested in. I wouldn’t mind bringing my own bags, boxes, jars, plastic storage containers, etc. to the grocery store, and bringing my food home in them. A store where I shop already does that, and gives five cents credit for every container you bring in, and they do not have to provide. You can use your own container for any bulk dry goods, as well as fresh fruit and vegetables, and liquids such as cooking oil, that are not particularly perishable. If you bring in a germy container, you get your own germs back, and not someone else’s.
I like the idea of ordering food online and picking it up at my local grocery store. I think home delivery would probably be too expensive for most items, and I would prefer to hand pick my fresh produce and meat.
International seasonings are an easy way to add interest to basic food, as well as new and unique combinations of foods that have not been traditionally eaten together.
I would also like to see more options for affordable, prepared foods, that just contain food, without the long list of unpronounceable additives. Dare I hope for GMO labeling?
Edible packaging???????
Germs? Bacteria?
NO THANKS!
I grew up in food service, all of my life all I’ve ever known is hotel and country club cuisine. I’m 73 and a retired executive french chef and old habits are hard to break. I never thought much about tends but then people have been known to eat some very interesting things and combinations there-of. Frankly, I wish more people would take the time to learn how to eat properly and enjoy good food.
I would love more people discover the fantastic healthy benefits of JUICING raw organic vegetables and fruits. Plus eating more raw vegies. Getting away from wheat, dairy, sugar, soy, and GMO foods.