Sauces, Spreads, Dressings Made with Honey…

Honey alone has been a traditional dipping sauce and spread for centuries. However, food manufacturers are now using it as an ingredient to formulate dynamic spreads, sauces, and dressings that add extra zest to meals.

Honey is a perfect ingredient for these fares. It can be used as an emulsifier in sauces and dips; as a glaze for meats and vegetables; or as a dish balancer, enhancing sweet flavor in salads or balancing out flavors in savory offerings. There are some exciting trends hitting grocery store condiment aisles in 2020, many of which are using honey to stand out and provide exceptional flavor, functionality, and marketability.

Trend: Citrusy Flavors

Consumers want to be wowed by new flavor offerings in their products, and dipping sauces and spreads are the perfect way for manufacturers to provide something new. Custom Culinary says that artisanal creativity is also a way for manufacturers to “showcase interesting fusion flavors, which, in turn, can inspire consumers to try new-to-them-ingredients from globe-spanning regions.” When honey is used in these types of products, it provides a familiar name and flavor to a product consumers may not be familiar with.