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Food Trends. Canada's top food 10 trends of 2013. . . . according to the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association. Ancient Grains. 10. Ancient Grains : Spelt, quinoa, kamut, millet and amaranth Higher nutritional value than other grains. Ancient Grains. Examples: - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
. . . according to the Canadian
Restaurant and Foodservices
Association
Food TrendsCanada's top food 10 trends of 2013
Ancient Grains
10. Ancient Grains:
Spelt, quinoa, kamut, millet and amaranth
Higher nutritional value than other grains
Ancient Grains
Examples:
Roasted Chicken and Barley Risotto
Kale and Quinoa Salad
Blueberry Muffins made with millet
Noodles!
9. Non-Wheat Noodles Or Pasta:
Asian-style noodles and soups have surged in popularity, elevating them from street food to restaurant fare. Rice pasta is also popping up on Italian menus, catering to dietary restrictions.
Back to Basic
8. Simplicity/Back To Basics:
North American culinary staples like chocolate chip cookies and milk, macaroni and cheese, and even meatloaf are now coveted by some of the country's top chefs.
Greek Yogurt
7. Greek Yogurt:
Strained to remove the whey, Greek yogurt has long been used to make tzatziki, very similar to Lebanese labneh. You can make it non-fat, low fat, full fat, flavoured or plain, but it's usually always thick and creamy.
Greek Yogurt
Examples:
Greek Yogurt Smoothies
Greek Yogurt Dressing
Greek Yogurt Frozen Ice Cream
Street Food
6. Ethnic/Street Food Inspired Appetizers:
Quick and dirty street food is still hot but the variety has been getting better and better. — and no, we're not just talking about the 7-Eleven variety.
Street Food
Examples
Tempura
Taquitos
Chicken Satay
Food Trucks
5. Food Trucks/Street Food:
Food trucks offer a quicker version of restraint quality food. They also require fewer start up costs.
The most popular items for food trucks are sandwiches/subs.
Food Trucks
Examples
Cupcake Food Trucks
Breakfast Food Trucks
Ethnic Food Trucks
Farm Branding
4. Farm-/Estate-Branded Ingredients:
Restaurants are increasingly using farm- and estate-branded ingredients and naming them on their menus.
Farm Branding
Example:
“Meadow Sweet Farms Greens"
"Cumbrae's free-range chicken breast"
“Niagara Grown Fruits”
Sustainability
3. Sustainability:
Raising and growing food that is healthy for consumers, animals, and does not harm the environment has been on the mainstream radar for a while now.
Gluten-Free2. Gluten-Free/Allergy-Conscious Food:
Gluten-free diets are surging in popularity as a treatment for potentially serious gluten allergies and celiac disease, but they've also become a trendy way to lose weight.
Gluten-Free
Examples:
Rice Dishes
Gluten-Free Pasta
Gluten-Free Salad Dressings
Go Local!
1: Locally Produced And Locally Inspired Dishes: The locavore movement and locally produced food was the CRFA's top trend item for the fourth year in a row.