3. Yuzu
Growth: 10%
Ethnic influences are bringing citrus fruits other than lemons, limes and oranges into the dessert mix. Yuzu is sourced mostly as juice or a puree, so operators initially used it to flavor cocktails and Asian appetizers. With Asian desserts expected to grow on menus, finds Technomic, yuzu is making its way to the end of the meal, both as an ingredient and a drizzle.
Where it’s trending:
- Pod (Philadelphia)—Raspberry sugared doughnuts with yuzu curd and raspberry gel
- Sushi Roku—Yuzu tart
- Lambeau Field-1919 Kitchen and Tap (Green Bay, Wis.)—Yuzu sorbet, a choice in the Frozen Tundra Trio