More and more consumers are opting for a healthy lifestyle and are specifically looking for foods that support their health and well-being, and not just at the start of the year. This promises the best prospects for products with special health benefits and associated flavours. In line with this trend, Dreidoppel is presenting the new physalis flavour as the flavour of the year. The flavour experts from Langenfeld will be presenting the exotic innovation at ProSweets Cologne from 2 to 5 February 2025.

The value of a healthy lifestyle is more important to consumers today than ever before. To support health and well-being, foods and beverages with functional ingredients have become very trendy. And numerous new or rediscovered flavours also convey these health benefits. These are ideal conditions for the food industry to win points with suitable products and ranges - in all segments. 

Trendy physalis

Exotic in taste, unmistakable in appearance: the physalis has become more than just an appetising plate decoration. Its flavour reminds of a combination of pineapple and passion fruit. Thanks to the vitamins and valuable minerals it contains, physalis strengthens the immune system, promotes muscle and collagen formation, has an antioxidant effect and is good for stomach and intestinal health. In short, this delicious fruit really has it all. So it's no wonder that the range of sweet physalis-flavoured foods is growing, with the majority of new products (66%) coming from the snacks category (source: Innova Market Insights, distribution of new products globally 2019-2023).

Dreidoppel flavour of the year

For the first time in the company's 125-year history, Dreidoppel is presenting a ‘Flavour of the Year’ with the new physalis flavour. The innovation is the result of a multi-stage and analytical selection process of a wide variety of flavours. The top favourite physalis was then transformed into a unique flavour by the in-house Research & Development department, which is now offered in suitable flavouring products for all application segments of food production. Whether on its own or in a variety of combinations with other notes, physalis is used to create attractive worlds of flavour that impress consumers in search of new indulgence experiences. 

Trendy pistachio

The authentic, nutty-sweet flavour of pistachios is already on everyone's lips and is currently experiencing an additional boost thanks to the ongoing Dubai chocolate hype. Pistachios add a special flavour to products such as baked goods, ice cream, cereals and sports nutrition and are a trendy alternative to traditional nuts. The flipside of the intense demand is that the price of pistachios has shot up to astronomical heights and the quality of the product available on the market has fallen significantly. The high-quality Dreidoppel flavour range also offers optimal solutions for this. Natural pistachio flavourings are available in liquid or powdered form to meet the needs of industrial food production - consistent in quality, outstanding in taste and versatile in application. The recipes can also be adapted to be vegetarian, vegan or allergen-free as required. Kosher or halal certification is also possible.

At ProSweets Cologne, the Dreidoppel team will be presenting the flavour of the year physalis, the trendy pistachio and other exciting flavour developments at stand J031 in hall 10.1.