Originality in flavour pairings can pay off in repeat traffic, delighting customers with creative, engaging menus. Operationally, it’s important to find strategies that allow for differentiation without overtaxing back of house or needing to bring in a host of specialty products. If your pantry is set up for success, changing up the menu doesn’t have to be hard. Use a condiment strategy, building off the fact that they are pantry staples. They’re also conduits of flavour. Start with a foundation of brands that are tried, tested and true, giving you building blocks for creativity. Add trending spices and other ingredients to achieve a world of differentiating flavours.
Today more than ever, product versatility provides critical operational benefits. Consider the advantages of broadly appealing, multi-use condiments—like Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise, Kraft Miracle Whip, Heinz Mayo and Renée’s line of refrigerated aiolis: Roasted Garlic, Chipotle, and Jalapeño Lime Aioli. By using any of these products as base ingredients, there’s no need to bring in a case of a new spread or sauce. Instead, simply embellish the product with a few simple add-ins, depending on the application.
Kraft Heinz Foodservice carries a diverse portfolio of creamy condiments, ideal for signature sandwich spreads, dips, bound salads and more.
Crafted to taste like homemade, with a thick, rich and creamy texture
A neutral balance of tanginess, sweetness and saltiness with savoury undertones
A more pronounced, sweeter, tangier flavour, excellent for creating a finished product that highlights sweet flavours
Classic aioli made with roasted and chopped garlic
Creamy aioli made with chipotle peppers and a hint of garlic and onion
Creamy aioli made with jalapeño peppers with a hint of garlic and lime
Use Kraft Mayo, Renée’s Aioli or Miracle Whip in the spreads, drizzles or dressings in any of these menu items, giving them differentiating flavour twists with quick, easy moves.
scallions + red Thai curry paste + lime juice and zest
minced black olives + garlic
minced Serrano pepper + honey
harissa + ras el hanout
pesto + lemon zest
gochujang + minced ginger
maple syrup + cayenne pepper
chimichurri + jalapeño
wasabi + yuzu
Here are other trending flavours paired with mayo, broken out by how familiar versus adventurous they are, according to Technomic Ignite Menu national food trends data, Q3 2021 - Q3 2022.
Yuzu
Wasabi
Curry
Ginger
Sesame Seed
Horseradish
Chipotle
Bacon
Barbecue