{"id":5750,"date":"2022-11-28T09:44:47","date_gmt":"2022-11-28T15:44:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?p=5750"},"modified":"2022-11-28T12:53:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T18:53:11","slug":"rise-of-fruit-forward-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/viewpoints\/rise-of-fruit-forward-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Squeeze the Day with Fruit-forward Dishes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fruit: it\u2019s not just for dessert. As consumers dive deeper into the limitless world of flavor combinations, fruit is at the forefront.<\/strong> With the power of natural sugar, fruit can brighten up any dish, putting a sweet new spin on savory classics.<\/p>

<\/a>Fruit Is Turning Up the Heat<\/h2>

Consumers are always searching for the next great flavor combination, and the juxtaposition of fruit<\/a> and protein creates a culinary kaleidoscope that will delight the taste buds. Fruit-centric sauces, marinades, and glazes<\/strong> add sweet notes that elevate traditional protein dishes, transforming them from good to extraordinary.<\/p>

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45% of US consumers are extremely or somewhat interested in seasoned fruit for grilling.<\/p>

(Source:, Mintel Fruit US \u2013 2021)<\/em><\/p> <\/div>

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By pairing meat, chicken, fish, and plant-based protein with festive and fruity flavors, consumers can add a little flair to everyday dishes: think grilled chicken with mango, beef tenderloin with figs, or pan-seared pork chops with chutney. Fruit<\/a> is also an ideal complement in spicy and smoky dishes, <\/strong>balancing out more extreme flavors.<\/p>

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Pulled Pork with Apple Maple Barbecue Sauce<\/h4>

Atta Boy BBQ, a caterer and barbecue coach based in South Carolina, maximizes the sweet impact of apples in this pulled pork slider,<\/strong> topped with tangy apple slaw, sweet heat pickles, and a Northeast apple maple barbecue sauce.<\/p>

(Photo from @attaboy_bbq)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Apple and Sage Plant-Based Sausages<\/h4>

Field Roast Smoked Apple and Sage Plant-Based Sausages, available in Canada, combine starchy Yukon gold potatoes, sweet and tart apples, and fragrant rubbed sage, <\/strong>creating a flavor profile that will delight not only vegans, but also omnivores who are trying to reduce their meat consumption.<\/p>

(Photo from Field Roast Plant-Based Meat and Cheese Co.)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Mango Habanero Grilled Shrimp<\/h4>

Shrimp are grilled until tender and glazed with Griffith Foods Mango Habanero Sauce.<\/strong> The sweet, hot, savory glaze is the perfect complement to smoky shrimp. Serve on a bed of rice topped with red onion and cilantro for a complete meal.<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Making Snack Time Even Sweeter<\/h2>

Fruity notes also add a unique and refreshing pop to savory and spicy snack foods.<\/strong> Trend-setting fruit-flavored snacks often blend cuisines, putting a new twist on familiar favorites. Spicy habanero potato chips with tart citrus flavors can provide a sensory pick-me-up during a marathon study session or a long shift at work. Tangy pineapple juice can brighten up a basket of juicy chicken wings shared by friends at happy hour or by a family enjoying a football game on TV. Tasty fruit-inspired bites can offer quick comfort and expand culinary boundaries for all types of consumers. <\/p>

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Mango Habanero Chicken Wings<\/h4>

Pilgrim\u2019s Mango Habanero Alitas (chicken wings) in Mexico have a crispy breaded exterior and a fierce kick of heat, juxtaposed by the sweet, tropical flavor of mango.<\/strong><\/p>

(Image from Walmart)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Jalape\u00f1o and Pineapple Chips<\/h4>

Paqui Jalape\u00f1o Tropicale chips, available in the US, harness the punch of spicy jalape\u00f1os and brightness of pineapple.<\/strong> These chips are also on trend with health- and environmentally-conscious snackers<\/strong> \u2014 they\u2019re gluten and GMO free, vegan, and kosher certified, with no artificial ingredients, flavors, or preservatives.<\/p>

(Image from Paqui)<\/p> <\/div><\/div>

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Eating Out in the Wide World of Fruit Flavors<\/h2>

Diners also seek fruit-forward adventure at their favorite quick-serve restaurants and local eateries. Restaurants provide a portal for exploring, exposing consumers to new ingredients, cultural cuisines, and flavor combinations. Fruit is no exception.<\/p>