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From Mashup to Mainstream<\/h2> <\/div><\/div>

When it comes to creating new products or menu items, nothing beats a mashup! Taking inspiration from two seemingly disparate dishes, flavors or formats can demonstrate a unique point of difference\u2014with delicious results.<\/strong><\/p>

On the protein side, barbecue and grill-ready meats are a hotbed of flavor innovation. One retail product in the UK combines the traditional British flavors of lamb and mint with Middle Eastern koftas, pre-formed onto wooden skewers for true convenience. In Thailand, international fusion flavors abound in the protein category, with dishes like pork larb burgers and pad kaprao burgers found in street vendor offerings.<\/p>

While they may not appear similar on the surface, many global cuisines share common attributes that make them ideal for mashup dishes. Nikkei cuisine, found in Peru, brings Japanese flavors to Peruvian dishes like ceviche. In India, global fusion dishes like kadhai paneer quesadillas and paneer tikka makhani pizza demonstrate the popularity of this approach. And a Japanese takoyaki chain offers French-, Chinese- and Thai-inspired varieties of their deep-fried octopus dumplings.<\/p>

Mashups are frequently found in the snack category, where consumer curiosity is high and perceived risk of trying new foods or flavors is low. Kettle-cooked peanuts spiced with harissa (US), chargrilled steak and chimichurri crisps (UK) and chutney-flavored potato crisps (Taiwan) are innovative enough to be memorable, without alienating consumers who may not want to stray too far from their comfort zones.<\/p>

Unique pairings and mashups help consumers beat flavor fatigue, whether they\u2019re cooking at home, purchasing snacks from a retail outlet or enjoying a meal at a restaurant. Pairing different combinations of sweet, salty, tangy and spicy ingredients brings an addictive, crave-worthy quality to new products and menu items alike.<\/p>

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