8 Food trends in India 2019
Well, don’t fret! We are here to reveal the secret. According to Chef Vivek Saha, “It will be a mix of outdoor and indoor innovations, and once again healthy eating will be at top of the list.Interestingly, food communities and non-dairy milk will surely be a hit.” Now that you know a bit about it, here’s an elaborated version of the food predictions for 2019.
01/8 Whats App food world
The later part of 2018 saw a new trend of Whats App groups, where chefs, home cooks and food enthusiasts started Whats App groups, sharing interests, cooking ideas and recipes. The idea behind the trend is to expand the horizons of foodies and food businesses. While the trend saw a small visibility in metropolitans, it is expected that this free messaging service will see a major boost in 2019 in tier 2 and 3 cities as well.
02/8Regional flavours
From restaurants to food-pops, the year will see more of regional flavours than international cuisines. The trend saw a boost in 2017 and 2018, but it is expected that in 2019 the unheard flavours of small cities and villages will be brought in focus, with the help of food shows and social media platforms.
03/8 New fats
As 2018 saw keto as one of the trending food diet, it is likely to boost in 2019 as well, and it will lead to more of low-carb, high-fat diets. According to experts, the food market will see new flavours of ghee and coconut butter chocolates. Isn’t it tempting!
04/8 Love for home food
According to various researches conducted this year, it is expected that 2019 will see a major change where people will go back to have more of homemade food. The change will involve Netflix binge and munching at home than chilling at cafes and restaurants. Another reason for change will be tight finances and higher tax and tariffs.
05/8 Tea treat
Globally, tea has become a healthy drink that had always been surrounded with controversies. It is expected that the drink will see the phase of ‘favorite brew’. Market players are set to flood the space with local tea bars and tea cocktails. It sounds like a good news for all the tea aficionado!
06/8 Powder power
Once again the powdered form of veggies and fruits will create a buzz in the market and it is expected that apart from mushroom and broccoli coffee, the food industry will see an increase in powders that are nutrient-dense.
07/8 Non-dairy milk
When garlic and pea milk made a trend in 2018 because of health benefits they offer, it was a clear sign that future was going to be about non-dairy milks. Even the experts feel that there are market players who are ready to tap this area and are going to introduce non-dairy milk varieties that will target lactose-intolerant people and fitness lovers.
08/8 Ice cream innovation
After all-natural and chemical-free ice cream, its time to relish the ice cream made of tahini, artisanal cheese and spices. It is already trending in countries like US, now it’s time for India to welcome the flavours.