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Bakery
Decadent brownies
Add beauty and flavors to brownies with these creative tips
BY JOHN UNREIN
DAZZLE MATTERS TO BAKERY SHOPPERS, especially today. But
so does flavor. To unite the best of both worlds together into one
harmonious creation - decadent brownies, in this case - you need
informative tips that both inspire and educate.
Regarding the look for your brownies, it is important to know that,
according to Innova Market Insights, 42% of consumers ages 26-35
share pictures of food online each week. Now you can make any
brownie creation Insta-worthy with the shine and color of Mona Lisa
Shimmers, new from Barry Callebaut.
Mona Lisa Shimmers, which are eye-catching metallic chocolate
sprinkles, are made with white, dark, or milk chocolate with no hard
coating, meaning they are gorgeous and delicious. Shimmers can be
used as a topping on nearly any application. Shimmer flakes offer a
colorful, lustrous, and finessed finish, while granella offer a larger added
texture along with shine.
" These chocolate gems add such sparkle and texture to a whole
range of chocolate desserts, " said Mark Seaman, CMSA, culinary
applications chef, specialties, at Barry Callebaut.
He further emphasizes that chocolate is the most sought-after flavor
in desserts today. But there is a wrinkle.
" What I find more interesting than focusing on the percentage on the
pack, is that In the United States, 74% of people prefer milk chocolate, "
he said.
Consumer education about dark chocolate, in particular, looms as a
key challenge in coming years. Consumers are starting to understand
percentages, but there is a lot of room to grow.
According to Mintel, 72% of US consumers agree that they enjoy
things that remind them of their childhood.
Marine Leman, communication director for Valrhona Inc., explains
that education is important to help consumers understand flavor
options and preferences.
" Most people do believe that the higher the percentage, the better.
But it's wrong. Again, it's a question of education because percentage is
just an indication, " she said. " You can have the same percentage for two
chocolates, but if the beans come from two different countries, their
tastes will be drastically different (best example is Valrhona Manjari 64%
from Madagascar and Taïnori 64% from the Dominican Republic). Focus
should be on taste, not so much on percentage. "
Driving sales
More than half of the nation's total population are now members of the
millennial generation or younger, making them the largest age group
of diners who can drive important revenue opportunities for operators.
US Foods is launching Fall Scoop, themed " Next-Gen Ideas for NextGen
Diners, " featuring 23 products that are made to entice, attract, and
delight the younger generations.
" Our generation tries new dishes based on social media. We are a
Mona Lisa Shimmers
can be used as a
topping on almost
any application.
trending generation, " offers Angel'o Hill, US Foods Scholar. Sixty-four
percent of the younger generations are 99% more likely to rely on social
media when choosing a restaurant than older generations, according to
research. Fall Scoop serves up camera-ready foods that will set trends,
get noticed on social media, and inspire the next generation of diners.
US Food's newest edition of Scoop features camera-ready foods
that are sure to get noticed on social media and set trends for the next
generation of diners. Products include the Chef's Line® Salted Caramel
Chocolate Brownie, which is made with a fudgy center, dark chocolate
chunks, caramel bits, and the perfect amount of salt and caramel
drizzle. It comes frozen and can be thawed and served as needed,
providing roughly 45 minutes of labor savings.
" We're bringing fresh ideas to our operators that provide the labor
savings and versatility they need today with the innovation they'll need
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