Bakery Toolbox: Creating seasonal tastes “a piece of cake,” says Sensient Flavors

25 Feb 2020 --- Sensient Flavors is unveiling a brand new Bakery Toolbox – a set of four miniature cakes, each dedicated to a particular season of the year. The tasting samples provide new impulses in the creation of novel taste sensations, notes the company. The toolbox addresses diverse food and beverage segments, as the solutions demonstrated are suitable for a wide range of applications including bakery, confectionery, dairy and beverages.

The company aims to provide food manufacturers with inspirational ideas to help them create bespoke flavor profiles and seasonal combinations.

Spring – light fusion
As an ideal spring fusion, Sensient Flavors suggests a light combination of vanilla and cherry blossom flavors with the surprise crunch of cherry blossom-flavored meringue pieces. Cherry blossom is a natural flavoring reminiscent of spring, from the company’s Floral Collection which offers delicate floral notes as well as more green herbaceous types. Jasmine, desert wildflowers, elderflower and rose – to name a few – all bring a new taste “twist” for a multitude of applications, from cocktails and gin to confectionery and dairy.

With global vanilla demand remaining high, Sensient application technologists are constantly expanding the selection of vanilla profiles – from extracts and natural bourbon vanilla flavorings to nature synthetic vanillin types. 

Summer – vibrant and visual
The proverbial sThe promise of summer sunshine is translated in a fruity lemon and raspberry marbled cake, highlighting the growing demand for vibrant colors. Sensient’s Natural Colouring Solutions provide a full range of color shades that can withstand high processing temperatures. Decorated with fondant fruits flavored and colored like the real thing, the cake addresses different food sectors for the application of these flavor and color technologies, such as dairy and confectionery. Obtaining the perfect shade for a particular product can be vital to its success in the marketplace. 

Autumn – new combinations
Autumn conjures up decadent maple and sticky toffee sponge cakes with Scotch whiskey and Black sesame-flavored buttercream which evoke feelings of comfort and nostalgia, making a harmonious combination that reflects growing consumer demand for exciting new flavor combinations. The fondant cinnamon sticks used to decorate the cake are flavored with cinnamon extract. Other authentic taste profiles include Sicilian lemon, Nigerian ginger and Brazilian orange, all sourced from their native regions, allowing manufacturers to label premium products with specific provenance declarations.

Winter – sensory stimulation
Indulgent coconut-flavored sponge cake paired with natural red fruit-flavored buttercream reflects the “essence of winter,” the company says. The festive fondant decoration stimulates the senses, offering cooling sensations. Coconut-infused dairy is also added to create a rich, decadent mouthfeel to the sponge cake. Sensient Flavors’ Dairyboost system offers ingredients that combine a heat-stable dairy base with signature top notes such as mascarpone, clotted cream and fresh milk. Its solutions provide sensory stimulation, with cooling, heating and tingling effects, alongside more recognizable flavors, to provide a multi-faced taste experience. 

“Our Bakery Toolbox focuses on market-driven insights and consumer demand for unusual and unexpected flavor combinations,” explains Ranbir Kooner, Marketing Manager EMEA at Sensient Flavors. “In the highly competitive food and beverage sectors, innovation is key. Our ingredients allow for the creation of tailor-made products that help manufacturers create unique flavor profiles.”

Edited by Gaynor Selby