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Fermentation Secrets: How Flavor Develops in Kombucha

Discover how fermentation shapes kombucha’s unique flavor profile through a complex transformation of simple ingredients.

Flavors that Appeal to Millennials

Trilogy crafts millennial-focused flavors by blending clean-label natural profiles, bold fusion (e.g., umami-rich miso, global spices), sustainable sourcing, customizable formulations, and molten complexity via liquid seasonings and reaction flavors to meet adventurous, health-conscious tastes.

Flavors that Appeal to Generation Z

Bold, global, and clean-label flavors resonate with Gen Z: they crave spicy-sweet mashups (e.g. mango‑habanero), floral and exotic notes (rose, hibiscus, yuzu), neostalgic comfort twists (honey lavender), plant-based wellness ingredients, and interactive, personalized tasting experiences

Sipping on Tea Trends

Tea is reported to be the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water. In 2023, Americans consumed almost 86 billion servings of tea, or close to 4 billion gallons.

How Taste Sensation Affects Flavor Development

Taste sensation shapes flavor development by integrating taste with aromas, texture, vision, and sound. Flavor creators use molecular tools, sensory science, and memory-driven cues to craft appealing, balanced profiles, suppress bitterness, enhance umami, and deliver multisensory impact.

What’s the Difference Between Natural Flavors and Artificial Flavors?

Natural flavors vs. artificial flavors — Discover more about using flavor science to create irresistible products that tickle the taste buds.

Crafting Flavors that Appeal to Kids

Natural fruit flavors like blueberry, pineapple, key lime, strawberry, and even sweet pickle were crafted to replace artificial versions in kids’ gummies. Advanced masking techniques also enhanced whole‑grain cereals and veggie chips with vanilla, honey, BBQ, cheese, or ranch.

How Flavor Profiles Are Created in Food and Beverage Industries

Trilogy Flavors creates flavor profiles by combining scientific rigor and creativity—from sourcing traceable botanical extracts and modulators, to leveraging AI‑driven trend data, sensory analysis, and custom formulation—to deliver clean‑label, health‑aligned, trend‑forward tastes.