McCormick Predicts The Top Flavor Trends Of 2017

Global leader in flavor McCormick & Company, Inc. has released its annual McCormick Flavor Forecast 2017 to give foodies a taste of what's to come in the new year.

Every year for almost two decades, the company has sourced more than a hundred culinary experts to gather data for the report. The company has accurately predicted up-and-coming flavors and ingredients from chipotle chiles to coconut water, according to a press release.

"This year, the Flavor Forecast identifies cutting-edge flavors that help chefs, tastemakers and home cooks refresh their menus," Kevan Vetter, executive chef at McCormick, said in a statement.

Here are the top five flavors of the 2017 report:

• Global Tastes: Do away with bland breakfast cereal; instead incorporate some Middle Eastern spices into the most important meal of the day.
• Plancha: Upgrade from standard grilling to using a thick, flat slab of cast iron for a unique sear and crust on your grilled goods.
• Egg Yolks: Incorporate eggs into more than just breakfast with dishes like udon and shakshuka.
• Modern Med: The East meets the West with the combination of Western European and Eastern Mediterranean flavors.
• Sweet on Pepper: Combine naturally sweet and bold spices with McCormick's spin on poke.