January AI’s Post

🥛 Exploring the Delightful World of Half-and-Half Milk! 🥛 As the name implies, half and half is a mixture of equal parts whole milk and light cream (or half milk, half cream). It has a lighter, more pourable consistency than heavy cream but is richer than milk alone. Half-and-half milk is a versatile dairy product made by blending equal parts of whole milk and light cream. With its perfect balance of richness and texture, it's the unsung hero of many culinary delights. ✨ Why Half-and-Half? ✨ It offers the perfect compromise between the richness of cream and the lighter texture of milk. Ideal for enhancing the flavour and creaminess of your favourite beverages, from coffee to chai tea. A must-have ingredient for creating decadent sauces, soups, and desserts. 🍽️ In the Kitchen: 🍽️ Use it to elevate your morning routine by adding a splash to your coffee or tea. Create luxurious, creamy pasta sauces that will leave your taste buds singing. 💡 Fun Fact: 💡 Did you know that half-and-half milk's fat content ranges from 10% to 12%? Nutritionally, half and half have fewer calories and less fat than heavy cream while still providing that dairy richness. So next time you need to add a splash of something to your coffee or want a cream substitute, consider reaching for that carton of half and half. Its balanced profile makes it a great multipurpose dairy option! 🥛 ☕

All you need is a pinch of salt. Maybe, that’s all you need to turn that dish around.   There are about 5 flavors in food. Sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.   Do you want both taste and health in your food? It’s simply finding the balance among these flavors in your ingredients.   - Which one goes with which? - Which destroys the other? - Which elevates the other?   Here’s how this plays out: 📍 Sweetness Softens bitterness, sourness, and heat. Have you tried honey-glazed spicy chicken? Notice the heat drop?   📍 Sourness/acidity Brings a sharp taste. And blends well with sweetness & spiciness.   📍 Saltiness Tones down bitterness. Elevates other tastes, especially sweetness.   📍 Bitterness Not your go-to. But gives a great balance with other tastes. Especially sweetness and saltiness.   📍 Umami This is the mom. Hugs all the tastes. And fills any flavor gap in your dish.   As you prepare your food, taste and adjust as you go. Flavor is subjective. So find that perfect balance you love. Want a burst of flavor and health in your dishes 99.9% of the time? Just balance these flavors.   PS: do you find these flavor combinations surprising?   📌 📌 If you like my content, then you’ll like my newsletter, Food Pulse. You get exclusive actionable insights on food. Plus a free healthy breakfast recipe. Visit my profile to join today!   Pic: me back in the days when I was still young, not with much money but still wanted to eat healthy. #food #healthyfood #foodpulse

This holiday season, pull together show-stopping appetizers and dishes. @kitchenbasicsbrand stocks and bone broths are made with chef’s quality, non-GMO ingredients, and premium herbs & spices. It’s slow-simmered for hours to develop a rich and complex, full-bodied flavor that’s sure to enhance any holiday dish. And whether you need a quick meal or a fun appetizer, @chefwooramen is perfect! It’s a ready-to-eat, plant-based, sustainable meal. The noodles are made from organic pea plant-based protein and each cup has a whopping 20 grams of protein. It’s nutritious, flavorful, and at under $2, such a great option for everyone! For a sweet treat, everyone knows the smooth, melting center of @lindt LINDOR truffles. They are the perfect holiday chocolate for candy dishes, stocking stuffers, host gifts -AND- and as an indulgent ingredient in drink recipes. And be sure to check out their newest edition, Lindt Milk Chocolate Snowflakes. Finally, @aeropress is the perfect holiday gift for a coffee lover. It revolutionizes coffee brewing with its patented 3-in-1 technology. It delivers a smooth, rich, and full-bodied flavor, eliminating the bitterness and grit typical of traditional presses. It’s unlike any coffee you’ve ever had. All my delicious tips here: https://lnkd.in/dpbSBaDj #sponsored #partner 4media group U.S. #holidaypartytips

Pickle Effect: How Pickled Foods Can Alter Your Taste Perception. 👩🏾🍳   Pickled foods have a fascinating ability to alter and enhance our taste perception. When you eat something pickled, like the ginger served with sushi 🍣, it's not just a palate cleanser—it's a sensory reset. The acidity and pungency of pickled ginger clear your taste buds, allowing you to fully appreciate the distinct flavors of each sushi piece. This heightened sensitivity is because of the vinegar in pickles, which stimulates taste receptors and balances the palate.   When you eat something pickled, the vinegar or brine's acidity cuts through richness and fattiness, think of the lemon/vinegar on the side of fish and chips, it makes heavy dishes feel lighter and more balanced. The fermentation process in pickling can develop “umami”, a savory taste that adds depth and complexity to your food. This can make even simple dishes more satisfying.   You can see a variety of pickle jars, part of an exciting new initiative at our Deloitte site where I'm currently based. This program not only helps reduce food waste by repurposing surplus produce but also transforms our menu with creative pickle options. Pickles are incredibly versatile and fun. These jars include unique combinations like cloves and star anise, spicy chilies 🌶️, and even balsamic-infused pickles. So next time you enjoy a meal, add a pickle on the side and experience how it transforms your meal, making it more exciting and flavorful. The possibilities are endless. Get #creative with your food!

Plant-based options are still topping the trends, especially when it comes to beverages. Among the plant-based milks, oat milk is projected to remain the clear winner, boasting a CAGR of 106%, per Datassential’s Menu Trends 2023. From coffees to cocktails, smoothies to refreshers, offering customers an oat milk-based alternative can make all the delicious difference. Having simple solutions for your baristas on-hand can let them customize orders for those consumers—and with the right products, even save labor while doing so. Rich Products aims to make that back-of-house process easier while keeping menu items on trend via two key items: On Top® Oat Milk Whipped Topping and Oat Milk Soft Whip. Both offer a deliciously creamy dose of sweetness in ready-to-use formats for ease of use, even for inexperienced baristas. With plant-based (and oat milk in particular) products forecast be in high demand going forward, having solutions like these to top off your beverage menu can help strike a balance between trends, cost savings and delicious results. Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wI3Y7

Innovation with Fruit Purées in Beverages 🍹 Fruit purées are defining the future of beverages with their ability to deliver intense flavors and textures that enhance the drinking experience. These purées, which retain much of the fiber and nutrients of the original fruit, are perfect for beverages that want to stand out in the market for their quality and authenticity. The innovation in beverages with fruit purées is not limited to juices and smoothies; it is also making its way into cocktails, energy drinks, and more. The versatility of the purées allows manufacturers to explore new dimensions of flavor and health, creating products that not only taste great but also provide nutritional benefits. 🍓 #Ingredients #Fruits #Beverages #Food

🍫 Introducing TeaJoy’s Chocolate Bubble Tea: A Decadent Addition to Your Menu 🧋 Looking to offer your customers something truly indulgent? Meet TeaJoy’s Chocolate Bubble Tea—the perfect blend of rich cocoa flavour and creamy milk tea, topped with chewy tapioca pearls and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This drink is more than just a treat; it’s an experience that’s sure to delight your customers and keep them coming back for more. Why Add Chocolate Bubble Tea to Your Menu? - Customer Appeal: Perfect for chocolate lovers and those seeking a sweet indulgence. - Versatile Offering: Ideal as a dessert drink or a mid-day pick-me-up. - Easy Preparation: Made with our premium TeaJoy Vegan Milk Tea Powder and Chocolate Powder for consistent quality and flavour. Enhance your beverage menu with this irresistible option and give your customers a reason to indulge. Reach out to us today to learn more about our products and how you can incorporate this delicious Chocolate Bubble Tea into your offerings. See our 'How To' recipe video and instructions at - https://lnkd.in/ejbD3VV8 ------------- #TeaJoy #BeverageInnovation #ChocolateBubbleTea #MenuEnhancement #CustomerExperience #FoodAndBeverage #CafeMenu #BubbleTeaBusiness #SweetIndulgence #B2B

"The Ultimate Guide to Dairy Queen's Delicious MooLatté® (Large): What You Need to Know" Dairy Queen's MooLatté® (Large) is a delicious frozen coffee drink that combines the creamy texture of soft-serve ice cream with a rich espresso flavor. This indulgent treat is the perfect pick-me-up on a hot day or a sweet indulgence for a coffee lover. Made with Dairy Queen's signature soft-serve ice cream, espresso, and milk, the MooLatté® is blended to perfection to create a smooth and creamy beverage that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Large size makes it perfect for sharing with a friend or enjoying as a delightful treat all to yourself. Whether you're looking for a refreshing drink to cool off with or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, the Dairy Queen MooLatté® (Large) is sure to hit the spot. So go ahead, treat yourself to this delightful frozen coffee drink and experience the perfect blend of creamy ice cream and rich espresso flavors. 1. #DairyQueen 2. #MooLatté 3. #Large 4. #Coffee 5. #IceCream 6. #Frozen 7. #Drink 8. #Menu 9. #Ingredients 10. #Calories 11. #NutritionalInformation 12. #Flavors 13. #Options 14. #Price 15. #Size 16. #Sweet 17. #Rich 18. #Caffeine 19. #Refreshing 20. #SummerDrink

Flavor Lifecycles, the latest Flavor Flash report from T. Hasegawa USA, highlights the growing popularity of unique fruit and floral flavours for various occasions. Consumers are increasingly seeking these flavours in meals, snacks, desserts, and beverages. Notably, lavender has seen a 254% increase in presence on foodservice menus from 2020 to 2023, showcasing its rising appeal. Lavender, with its vibrant colour and sensory appeal, is particularly popular, transforming meals and drinks into memorable experiences, especially for younger consumers. Read on: https://lnkd.in/gvrnRNhw FORMULA FOODS AUSTRALIA 🌐 formulafoods.com.au ✉️ flavours@formulafoods.com.au 📞 1300 FFOODS (1300 33 66 37) - #formulafoods #food #foodandbeverage #foodmanufacturing #foodcompany #foodindustry #snack #snacks #dessert #desserts #beverage #beverages #beveragecompany #drinks #drinksindustry #trend #trending #productdevelopment #marketing #infographics #dragonfruit #lavender #yuzu #guava #floral #fruit #flavour #flavours #flavoursupplier #toowoomba #queensland #australia

Celebrate World Chocolate day with us on July 7th! Chocolate…… For most of us the mere mention of the word chocolate makes us mentally or even verbally make a ‘Mmmmm’ sound. Sheer indulgence! From its rich velvety texture combined with its creaminess that melts in the mouth, to its sweetness that lingers in the mouth, chocolate is a firm favourite with Middledale. It’s a very versatile addition to any dessert and even a curry, from cheesecakes, sponge cakes, brownies to pouring sauces.  One of our favourite’s recipes here at Middledale is a no bake Chocolate Cheesecake. Follow our recipe to see what you think. Ingredients ·       8 digestive biscuits ·       40g unsalted butter ·       250g cream cheese ·       125g caster sugar ·       180g milk or dark chocolate ·       20g cocoa powder ·       150ml of double cream Instructions 1.     Line the base of an 18cm round loose bottomed tin with greaseproof paper 2.     Crush the biscuits, melt the butter in a pan then add and mix with the biscuits – then pour into your tin (pressing it down) set aside to cool in the fridge to cool. 3.     Break up the chocolate into a glass bowl then rest the bowl over a saucepan of nearly boiling water to melt the chocolate. Let this cool once melted. 4.     Using a different bowl whisk the double cream until it forms soft peaks then add the cooled melted chocolate. Then sift the cocoa powder and the cream cheese mixture. 5.     Spread evenly with a palette knife the cheesecake mixture over the biscuit base. 6.     Pop back cheesecake back in the fridge to set (will normally take a couple of hours) 7.     Then serve! You can top with chocolate crumbs or fruit or anything you like. Delicious! To make this amazing recipe we can supply the butter, cream cheese and double cream and they all come in plant based versions too – check out our website https://lnkd.in/eKX6wCXS for further information.