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GLOBAL FLAVORS
The perception of food is changing. More than ever, consumers

These buns pair well with sweet and savory ﬁllings, such as the

want to ﬁnd menu items that satisfy their cravings while simul-

aforementioned jackfruit, pork belly, and kimchi. Consumers

taneously meeting their personal deﬁnitions of health.

love items that are adventurous and tasty, and these sandwiches fulﬁll both of those desires.

Sandwiches are certainly no different. Consumers who are
looking to cut calories may be on the search for sandwiches

While sandwiches can be healthy or exotic, sometimes U.S.

with healthier breads and even healthier ﬁllings. Breads

consumers just want a little all-American comfort food. Grilled

containing vegetables are on the rise, according to market

cheeses and PB&J's will continue to be popular, and it's those who

intelligence agency Mintel. Brightly-colored veggies such as

can differentiate their versions that will stand out from the crowd.

carrots, beetroots, and sweet potatoes not only add ﬂavor but

Panera Bread's Four Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich was

also visual appeal. Fresh baking on-site is a centerpiece of the

among several cheesy items introduced at the bakery-café chain

new Princi bakeries, from Starbucks. The new stores feature

in July. It features Fontina, sharp cheddar, Monteau, and smoked

the full Princi menu of artisanal baked goods, including breads,

Gouda cheeses, all on Panera's country rustic bread.

focaccia sandwiches, pizza, hot entrees and desserts.
Last year, Birmingham, Alabama's Cheezin was named by USA
It's not just the bread that can make a difference in the

Today as the best place for grilled cheese in the state. The

diet. Healthy plant-based products such as cauliﬂower and

food truck has plenty of unique grilled cheese sandwiches, but

jackfruit are versatile in that they are packed with vitamins

perhaps its most daring (and sweet) creation is the Birthday

and minerals but still taste great. Jackfruit, in particular, is

Cake Melt. It places cream cheese, funfetti cake mix, and

a trending inclusion. In Whole Foods' recent Food Trends

sprinkles in between two slices of brioche.

Report, jackfruit and other Paciﬁc Rim ﬂavors topped the list
of emerging ﬂavors in 2019.

For an unconventional peanut butter and jelly sandwich, we turn

PRINCI

to New York City. In July, Black Seed Bagels introduced its take
Asian ﬂavors are very apparent in sandwich trends. For the last

on the classic. Teaming up with meat-centric restaurant Quality

few years, bao buns have seen an increase on menus in the

Eats, the bagel joint's PB&J consisted of homemade peanut

United States. These soft, steamed buns ﬁrst gained traction in

butter, a sweet-spicy jalapeño jam, Granny Smith apple slices,

China, where they are typically served in a savory fashion.

and a stack of crispy bacon, all on a delicious bagel.

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